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Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

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SamsungGalaxy A50XiaomiRedmi Note 7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2019January 2019
Display
Screen size6.4″6.3″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness403 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Display typeSuper AMOLED Infinity-U displayLCD 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 9610Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Memory4 GB3 GB – 4 GB
Storage128 GB32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
CPUOcta-core, four cores at 2.3 GHz and four at 1.7 GHz; Exynos 9610 identified by TechRadar and Tom's GuideSnapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor at up to 2.2 GHz
GPU–Adreno 512 at up to 850 MHz
Storage typeDedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 512 GBUK configurations of 3/32 GB, 4/64 GB and 4/128 GB; microSD expansion up to 256 GB
Cameras
Main camera25 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera25 MP13 MP
Main camera25 MP, F1.7, autofocus; 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 camera8 MP, F2.2, fixed focus–
Front camera25 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 features5 MP F2.2 depth camera; LED flash; Scene Optimiser; Live FocusNight 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 19 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 15 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,000 mAh typical, 3,900 mAh rated; up to 19 hours video playback4,000 mAh typical and 3,900 mAh minimum
Wired charging15 W fast chargingQuick 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
Weight166 g186 g
Thickness7.7 mm8.1 mm
Height × width158.5 × 74.7 mm159.21 × 75.21 mm
Materials–Gradient glass back finish
ColoursBlack, White, Blue and Coral–
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint readerRear fingerprint reader; face recognition
Sensors–Gyroscope, accelerometer, distance, compass, fingerprint, ambient light, vibration motor and IR blaster
Speakers3.5 mm headphone socketSingle bottom speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, as described by PhoneArena
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launch–Android 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 network4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSMLTE 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 with separate microSD slotHybrid 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 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 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
NFCSupportedNo NFC, as reported by Tech Advisor
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB-C
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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