Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A20Samsung Galaxy A20Global · 3GB · 32GB · A205F
Xiaomi Redmi 8Xiaomi Redmi 8Global · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A20
Samsung Galaxy A20
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A205F
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Xiaomi Redmi 8
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.5
126 reviews
8.2
63 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Xiaomi Redmi 8

Specs Samsung Galaxy A20 price comparison Samsung Galaxy A20
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A205F 		Xiaomi Redmi 8 price comparison Xiaomi Redmi 8
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 6.4" 6.22"
Resolution HD+ HD+
Usable surface 85% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19:9
Dimensions 74.7 mm
158.4 mm
7.8 mm 		75.4 mm
156.5 mm
9.4 mm
Weight 169 g 188 g
Micro Exynos 7884
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 439
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 98.710
v8 		118.350
v9
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases SM-A205FD, A205FD Redmi8, Red Rice 8, Red Rice8, M1908C3IG

Release Date
Release date April 2019,
7 years ago 		October 2019,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A20
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Samsung Galaxy A20
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Size
74.7 mm • 158.4 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 156.5 mm • 9.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 169 g 188 g
Usable surface 85 % 81 %
Materials Plastic Plastic, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Blue
Red
Black
Blue
Red
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6.22"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1560 px 		HD+
720 x 1520 px
Density 268 Pixels per inch 271 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 70% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.6
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
8.0
Is it comfortable?
8.2
8.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.3
7.1
Number of reviews
126 reviews
63 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7884 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
CPU 2x Cortex-A73 1.6 GHz + 6x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.95 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.45 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 Qualcomm Adreno 505

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
98.710
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
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118.350
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.1
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.1
7.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.5
6.8
Number of reviews
126 reviews
63 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.55"
2
Camera type


Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ --
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
60 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.3
8.1
Quality of nighttime photos
5.5
6.2
Quality of selfies
6.6
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
7.7
Number of reviews
126 reviews
63 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.230 W/Kg on head
1.380 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.389 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.3
8.3
Quality of the GPS
8.2
7.9
And the WiFi?
8.1
8.4
Number of reviews
126 reviews
63 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
15.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 23%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 24%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
126 reviews
63 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 7 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 10%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
126 reviews
63 reviews
Prices
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