Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 12996 | Rs. 18950 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12996. The launch Date of the second phone is February 25, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 18950.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB)'s 6.4 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 403 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB RAM +128GB) |
| General | ||
| 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 16, 2019 | February 25, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm | 75.1 x 159.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 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, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, 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 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | UFS 2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Dedicated Macro Camera) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 64 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.2 (Macro) 5 MP f/2.2 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2 (Main) | 32 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v10.0, upgradable to v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | 2 days |
| Music Playback Time | 119 hours | |