Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme XT vs Samsung Galaxy M30s: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 14,999, while the Realme XT price begins at 15,999 and Samsung Galaxy M30s carries an initial price of Rs. 13,999.

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 17 October 2019 13:42 IST

Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme XT vs Samsung Galaxy M30s: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 8 Pro, Realme XT, and Samsung Galaxy M30s all three have a waterdrop-style display notch

Highlights

Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a 20-megapixel selfie camera
Realme XT features an in-display fingerprint sensor
Samsung Galaxy M30s packs a 6,000mAh battery

Redmi Note 8 Pro was launched by Xiaomi in India on Wednesday as its newest Redmi Note-series flagship for the country. With the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the Beijing-based company has jumped on the bandwagon of 64-megapixel camera smartphones that already has models such as the Realme XT and Oppo K5. The new Redmi smartphone also comes as an upgrade to the Redmi Note 7 Pro and offers a quad rear camera setup. There is also the Amazon Alexa integration in addition to the default Google Assistant. Further, the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with the gaming-focussed MediaTek Helio G90T as well as sports a 3D curved glass design to attract customers. All this makes the new Redmi phone a strong competitor against the likes of the Realme XT and Samsung Galaxy M30s.

Thus, we here compare the price and specifications of the Redmi Note 8 Pro with those of the Realme XT and Samsung Galaxy M30s to help you pick the most appropriate option.

Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme XT vs Samsung Galaxy M30s price in India

The Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India is set at Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option is priced at Rs. 15,999, and the top-of-the-line 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model carries a price tag of Rs. 17,999. The phone offers Gamma Green, Halo White, and Shadow Black colour options, and it will go on sale at 12pm IST on Monday, October 21 via Amazon India, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro First Impressions

In contrast, the Realme XT price in India starts at Rs. 15,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option. The smartphone also has the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant at Rs. 16,999 and the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration at Rs. 18,999. All three variants come in Pearl Blue and Pearl White colour options.

Realme XT Review

The Samsung Galaxy M30s price, on the other hand, is set at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option and Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The phone comes in Opal Black, Pearl White, and Sapphire Blue colours.

Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme XT vs Samsung Galaxy M30s specifications, features

The Redmi Note 8 Pro, Realme XT, and Samsung Galaxy M30s all three phones come with dual-SIM (Nano) support and run Android 9 Pie. However, they have custom skin on top. The Redmi Note 8 Pro has MIUI 10, whereas the Realme XT has ColorOS 6 and the Samsung Galaxy M30s has One UI. On the display side, the Redmi Note 8 Pro features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) display. The Realme XT and Samsung Galaxy M30s both, on the other hand, house a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) display. All three phones have 19.5:9 aspect ratio and come with a waterdrop-style display notch.

Under the hood, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has the octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The Realme XT, on the other front, comes with the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. The Galaxy M30s has an octa-core Samsung Exynos 9611 SoC, along with up to 6GB of RAM.

Samsung Galaxy M30s Review

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has the quad rear camera setup that comprises a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.89 lens and a secondary 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 lens that has a Field of View (FoV) of 120 degrees. There are also two 2-megapixel sensors -- one with an ultra-macro lens and the other one supporting depth sensing. The Realme XT also has a similar quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor with an f/1.8 lens, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/2.25 lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. However, the Samsung Galaxy M30s has a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor sporting an f/2.0 lens, assisted by a 5-megapixel depth camera, and an 8-megapixel sensor sporting an ultra-wide-angle lens with a 123-degree FoV.

For selfies, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a 20-megapixel camera sensor with an f/2.0 lens, while the Realme XT and Samsung Galaxy M30s both have a 16-megapixel sensor.

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The Redmi Note 8 Pro, Realme XT, and the Samsung Galaxy M30s all come with up to 128GB of onboard storage that is expandable via microSD card. Connectivity options on all three phones are similar, though the Redmi Note 8 Pro also offers infrared support through a built-in IR sensor. The Redmi Note 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M30s have a fingerprint sensor at the back, while the Realme XT has an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi has provided a 4,500mAh battery on the Redmi Note 8 Pro that supports 18W fast charging. The Realme XT, on the other side, has a 4,000mAh battery with support for 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology, while the Samsung Galaxy M30s includes massive, 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is the heaviest in the three with 200 grams of weight, followed by the Samsung Galaxy M30s that weighs 188 grams and the Realme XT that weighs 183 grams.

Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Realme XT vs Redmi Note 8 Pro comparison

	Samsung Galaxy M30s	Realme XT	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Ratings
Overall NDTV Rating
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
Key Specs
Display	6.40-inch	6.40-inch	6.53-inch
Processor	Samsung Exynos 9611	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	MediaTek Helio G90T
Front Camera	16-megapixel	16-megapixel	20-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel	64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel	64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	4GB	8GB	6GB
Storage	64GB	128GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	6000mAh	4000mAh	4500mAh
OS	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
GENERAL
Brand	Samsung	Realme	Xiaomi
Model	Galaxy M30s	XT	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Release date	September 18, 2019	September 13, 2019	August 29, 2019
Dimensions (mm)	159.00 x 75.10 x 8.90	158.70 x 75.16 x 8.55	161.70 x 76.40 x 8.81
Weight (g)	188.00	183.00	200.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	6000	4000	4500
Removable battery	No	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	VOOC	Proprietary
Wireless charging	No	No	No
Colours	Opal Black, Sapphire Blue, Pearl White	Pearl Blue, Pearl White	Halo White, Gamma Green, Shadow Black, Electric Blue
SAR value	0.47	-	-
Launched in India	-	Yes	Yes
Body type	-	Glass	Glass
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	6.40	6.40	6.53
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	-	19.5:9	19.5:9
HARDWARE
Processor	1.7GHz octa-core (4x1.7GHz + 4x2.3GHz)	2.3GHz octa-core	octa-core (2x2.05GHz + 6x2GHz)
Processor make	Samsung Exynos 9611	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	MediaTek Helio G90T
RAM	4GB	8GB	6GB
Internal storage	64GB	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	512	256	512
Dedicated microSD slot	Yes	-	Yes
CAMERA
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/2.0) + 5-megapixel (f/2.2) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2)	64-megapixel (f/1.8, 0.8-micron) + 8-megapixel (f/2.25, 1.12-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron)	64-megapixel (f/1.79) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
Rear autofocus	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear flash	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front camera	16-megapixel	16-megapixel	20-megapixel (f/2.0)
Front flash	No	-	No
Pop-Up Camera	-	-	No
Front autofocus	-	-	No
SOFTWARE
Operating system	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
Skin	One UI	ColorOS 6	MIUI 10
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	No	-	-
USB OTG	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SENSORS
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Face unlock	-	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes	Yes

Redmi Note 8 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great performance
Versatile cameras
Premium build quality
HDR display

Bad
Gets warm under load
Sub-par low-light video performance

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro review

Display 6.53-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio G90T

Front Camera 20-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Realme XT

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium looks, good build
Good set of cameras
Strong overall performance
Good battery life, quick charging

Bad
Camera app lacks some basic features

Read detailed Realme XT review

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy M30s

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Crisp AMOLED display
Great battery life
Decent performance
Good camera performance in daylight

Bad
Camera is slow to focus
Spammy notifications

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy M30s review

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 9611

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 6000mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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