Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A30
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A30 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 8 which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A30 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Samsung Galaxy A30 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual | 16 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18149 | Rs. 10500 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 9, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is Rs. 18149. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A30 is Rs. 10500.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has screen size of 6.22 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A30's 6.4 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A30 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 271 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 8 has 19:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A30 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A30 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30's 16 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 8's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A30 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 9.0.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 8 | Samsung Galaxy A30 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi 8 | Galaxy A30 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 9, 2019 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 156.3 x 9.4 mm | 74.5 x 158.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 271 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 85.1% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 16 MP + 5 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 6P Lens and Dual PD, Portrait, Bokeh, Panaroma | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 16 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Samsung Exynos 7904 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 | 1.8 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A73 + 1.6 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support | Yes, Fast charging 15W |