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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G X Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T (64GB) 03Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
31Points Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T X
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)

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 8T (64GB)} 3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T (64GB) vs Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
+(front) 13MP27%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)vs+256GB (222GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
200 grams (7 ounces)vs+188 grams (6.58 ounces)6%
Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels82%
Higher resolution screen
409 PPIvs+524 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"vs+6.7"6%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP47%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.76" inches14%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+4500 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+25W39%
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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
P2i certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
ModelRedmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 8T M1908C3XG (64GB + 4GB RAM)삼성갤럭시 S20 Plus 5G SM-G986NZPAKOO (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date11/1/20193/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 161.15 millimeters (2.97 x 6.34 in)73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)
Weight200 grams (7 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI524 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
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
(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Stellar blue, Moon white, Midnight gray
• MIUI 10
• Google Pay
• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 8T (64GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.749W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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