Redmi 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Redmi 9	Samsung Galaxy A8
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.53-inch	5.70-inch
Processor	MediaTek Helio G35	Samsung Exynos 5430
Front Camera	5-megapixel	5-megapixel
Rear Camera	13-megapixel + 2-megapixel	16-megapixel
RAM	4GB	2GB
Storage	64GB	32GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	3050mAh
OS	Android 10	Android 5.1.1
Resolution	720x1600 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
general
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Model	Redmi 9	Galaxy A8
Release date	August 27, 2020	July 1, 2015
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	164.90 x 77.07 x 9.00	158.00 x 76.80 x 5.90
Weight (g)	196.00	151.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	3050
Fast charging	Proprietary	-
Colours	Carbon Black, Sporty Orange, Sky Blue	Black, White, Gold
Alternate names	-	SM-A800F
Removable battery	-	No
SAR value	-	0.10
display
Screen size (inches)	6.53	5.70
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	720x1600 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	386
hardware
Processor	octa-core	1.8GHz octa-core
Processor make	MediaTek Helio G35	Samsung Exynos 5430
RAM	4GB	2GB
Internal storage	64GB	32GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	512	128
Dedicated microSD slot	Yes	-
camera
Rear camera	13-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)	16-megapixel
Rear autofocus	Yes	-
Rear flash	Yes	LED
Front camera	5-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron)	5-megapixel
software
Operating system	Android 10	Android 5.1.1
Skin	MIUI 12	TouchWiz UI
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 4.10
Micro-USB	Yes	-
Headphones	3.5mm	3.5mm
FM	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
NFC	-	No
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	Yes
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM + CDMA
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM + CDMA
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Gyroscope	-	No
Barometer	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No