Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)Global · 4GB · 64GB · A750F
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 ProXiaomi Redmi Note 9 ProGlobal · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A750F
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.6Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware 6.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.6Camera 6.6Camera
Connectivity score 6.3 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 7.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
54 reviews
8.5
146 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Specs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) price comparison Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A750F 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 74% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.8 mm
159.8 mm
7.5 mm 		76.7 mm
165.7 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 168 g 209 g
Micro Exynos 7885
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 720g
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 147.124
v8 		324.596
v9
Battery 3300 mAh 5020 mAh
Main Camera 1
24.8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX576 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.89
Bright S5KGW1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 24.8 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.48
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases SM-A750F, A750F M2003J6B2G

Release Date
Release date September 2018,
5 years ago 		March 2020,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Size
76.8 mm • 159.8 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.7 mm • 165.7 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 209 g
Usable surface 74 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink
White

Gray

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6" 6.67"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2220 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 411 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.8
Is it comfortable?
8.5
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
7.6
Number of reviews
54 reviews
146 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU 2x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 360 2.3 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 Qualcomm Adreno 618

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
147.124
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 54% of devices
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324.596
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.0
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.2
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
8.5
Number of reviews
54 reviews
146 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 24.8 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX576 Exmor RS Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.89
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.90 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.78" 1/1.72"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K4HA
GalaxyCore GC8034
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E9
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
1/5"
4
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E9
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 24.8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX576 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.48
Pixel size 0.90 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2.78" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.0
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
7.0
7.4
Quality of selfies
7.7
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.2
Number of reviews
54 reviews
146 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • 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)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 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)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • NavIC System

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • 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.

 0.335 W/Kg on head
1.425 W/Kg on body 		0.662 W/Kg on head
1.021 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.620 W/Kg on head
0.467 W/Kg on body 		0.870 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.6
And the WiFi?
8.7
8.8
Number of reviews
54 reviews
146 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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5020 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
54 reviews
146 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 26%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 59%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
54 reviews
146 reviews
Prices
From $ 163 --
From $ 119 --

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