Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
25
MP
MP
25mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
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35 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4X |
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (107GB available) |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
+28 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
Model | Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) |
Other model names | Mi Redmi Note 9 CX296VRD, CX296CIN, M2003J15SS/2003J15SC | Galaxy A50 SM-A505F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | Brazil, China, India | Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020 | 3/15/2019 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) | 74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) |
Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 166 grams (5.81 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.53" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 450nits[typ] | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 10 |
User Interface | MIUI 11 / 12 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 600/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118° 2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm | (triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 5760x4320 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5760x4320 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.3 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 29mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer 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 alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5020 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 33 hours (1.4 days) | 23 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support) | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) | 0.27W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body) |