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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A50 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB) 05Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

25
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB) vs Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
+409 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP58%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+166 grams (5.81 ounces)14%
Lighter
8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.3"vs+6.4"2%
Larger screen
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 25MP95%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

35 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
ModelRedmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
Other model namesMi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JHGalaxy A50 TV digital SM-A505GT/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
Brazil
Brazil
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date9/26/20193/15/2019
Depth8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkM1908C3JG version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13
VoLTE
M1908C3JG version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
(triple camera)
25 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedDigital TV FullSeg
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue
• MIUI 10
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
• 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
• One UI

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 8 (64GB/4GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505GT/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.86W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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