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Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

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SamsungGalaxy A30XiaomiRedmi Note 7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2019January 2019
Display
Screen size6.4″6.3″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness403 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Display typeFull HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-ULCD panel identified by PhoneArena; Dot Drop display, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features–84% NTSC typical; sunlight, night, reading and standard modes; colour-temperature adjustment
Performance
ChipExynos 7904Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Memory3 GB – 4 GB3 GB – 4 GB
Storage32 GB, 64 GB32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
CPUTwo 1.8 GHz plus six 1.6 GHz cores; Exynos 7904 identified by Android AuthoritySnapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor at up to 2.2 GHz
GPU–Adreno 512 at up to 850 MHz
Storage type32 GB or 64 GB internal storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GBUK configurations of 3/32 GB, 4/64 GB and 4/128 GB; microSD expansion up to 256 GB
Cameras
Main camera16 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP13 MP
Main camera16 MP, F1.7, autofocus, LED flash; no optical image stabilisation48 MP with f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels and EIS; additional 5 MP depth camera
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.2–
Front camera16 MP, F2.0, fixed focus13 MP; AI portrait and beauty modes, HDR, face recognition and selfie timer
Video recordingFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps; Full HD and HD slow motion at 120 fps, as published by Xiaomi despite Tech Advisor's contrary slow-motion comment
Front video–Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera features–Night photography, portrait background blur, single-tone flash, low-light enhancement, standard/auto HDR, burst and panorama; 27 rear and 12 front AI scene categories; 48 MP Pro mode at launch, with Photo mode support promised by OTA
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 15 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,000 mAh non-removable battery; up to 18 hours video playback4,000 mAh typical and 3,900 mAh minimum
Wired charging–Quick Charge 4 protocol; included adaptor is 5 V / 2 A, and Xiaomi specifies a separately purchased Quick Charge 4 charger for optimal efficiency
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight165 g186 g
Thickness7.7 mm8.1 mm
Height × width158.5 × 74.7 mm159.21 × 75.21 mm
MaterialsGlossy plastic back and frame (Gadgets 360 and Android Authority)Gradient glass back finish
ColoursBlack, blue and red in India–
BiometricsRear fingerprint reader and face recognitionRear fingerprint reader; face recognition
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint, gyroscope, geomagnetic, Hall, light and proximity sensorsGyroscope, accelerometer, distance, compass, fingerprint, ambient light, vibration motor and IR blaster
Speakers–Single bottom speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, as described by PhoneArena
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 Pie with One UIAndroid 9 Pie with MIUI 10, as reported by Tech Advisor
In the box–Phone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide, clear soft case and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network–LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIMDual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot on SM-A305F/DSHybrid tray for two SIMs or one SIM plus microSD; either SIM can be selected as primary for 4G+/4G/3G/2G calls and data
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
NFC–No NFC, as reported by Tech Advisor
USBUSB Type-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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