Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 34499 | Rs. 19999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 34499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.6%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A55 | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 11, 2024 | March 12, 2020 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 209 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 84.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, E-sim | UFS2.1 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, HDR | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | 210 hours |