Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 2:37 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:42 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)

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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+1080x2340 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+6.53"9% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP62% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 5MP
+1/2" inches40% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5020 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+18W132% 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.	vs	7.75W
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)18% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
395 PPI	vs	+411 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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) 13MP	vs	+(front) 24MP88% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device

35 Common items in both devices

64GB (50GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+28 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Mi Redmi Note 9 CX295VRD, CX295CIN	Galaxy A7 SM-A750F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020	10/1/2018, Announced: 9/20/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)	76.8 x 159.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.29 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.53" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 10
User Interface	MIUI 11 / 12	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)	AnTuTu: 123883 (v7) Geekbench: 4446 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
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	300/50 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 Cat6 (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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
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) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.418mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	5656x4242 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	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
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	1080p@240fps slow motion 720p@960fps slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5656x4242 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	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, 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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
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 (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5020 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
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, Blue, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 9 (64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750F/DS 64GB)
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)	0.335W/kg (head), 1.425W/kg (body)