Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

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Galaxy A70 compared with Redmi Note 8 Pro
SamsungGalaxy A70XiaomiRedmi Note 8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019September 2019
Display
Screen size6.7″6.53″
Resolution2400 × 1080 (better)2340 × 1080
Sharpness393 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLCD
Display typeFull HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display, 20:9IPS LCD panel, as identified by Android Authority; Dot Drop display, 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Brightness detail–500 nits typical and 420 nits minimum; peak brightness not published
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back; anti-oil and anti-fingerprint coating
Display features–84% NTSC typical, HDR, standard/sunshine/night modes, colour-temperature adjustment and 256-level reading mode certified by TÜV Rheinland
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 675MediaTek Helio G90T
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core; named in Samsung India launch release and Notebookcheck reviewTwo Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz; 12 nm process identified by Android Authority
GPU–ARM Mali-G76 MC4
Storage typeDedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 512 GBDual-channel 6 GB LPDDR4X at 2,133 MHz and 64/128 GB UFS 2.1 storage; microSD up to 256 GB in Vfat format
Cooling–LiquidCool system for SoC and charging IC; maker laboratory claim of 4–6°C lower core temperature than a phone without it
Cameras
Main camera32 MP64 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP (better)20 MP
Main camera32 MP, F1.7, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm, 79° field of view and phase/contrast detection autofocus
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.2, 123° field of view8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12 µm pixels and 120° field of view
Front camera32 MP, F2.0, fixed focus20 MP, f/2.0 and 0.9 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR and portrait mode
Zoom–Up to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording4K 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps; 240 fps slow motion at HD resolution4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; ultra wide Full HD/HD at 30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; macro video and time-lapse
Front video–Full HD at 30 fps; HD at 30/60 fps; short video and beauty modes
Camera features5 MP F2.2 depth camera with adjustable background blurAdditional 2 MP macro camera with 2 cm close-up capability and 1.75 µm pixels, plus 2 MP depth sensor with 1.75 µm pixels; nightscape, AI scene detection, ultra wide distortion correction, Pro, portrait, tilt-shift and panorama modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired charging–Up to 18 W
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 24 hours–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,500 mAh typical; 25 W Super Fast Charging; up to 24 hours video playback4,500 mAh typical; maker laboratory claim of up to 10 hours gaming
Wired charging–18 W wired charging and included 18 W adaptor; maker laboratory claim of full charge in two hours
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g (better)199.8 g
Thickness7.9 mm (better)8.79 mm
Height × width164.3 × 76.7 mm161.35 × 76.4 mm
Materials3D Glasstic backFour-sided 3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Android Authority
ColoursBlack, White, Blue and Coral announced for the UKPearl White, Forest Green, Mineral Grey, Dark Blue and Coral Orange; overview names the blue option Deep Blue
Water resistance detail–Maker splash-proof coating and rubber connector seals; no published IP rating
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint reader and face recognitionRear fingerprint reader and face unlock, as described by Android Authority
Sensors–Distance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, vibration motor, fingerprint sensor and IR blaster
Speakers3.5 mm headphone socket; mono speaker1217 ultra-linear speaker with 0.4 mm maximum amplitude and 10 V Smart PA; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 Pie with One UIMIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, as reported by both reviews; MI Turbo and Game Turbo 2.0
In the box–Phone, power adaptor, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card
Safety featuresSamsung Knox, Secure Folder and Samsung Pay–
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSMDual 4G with operator-dependent VoLTE; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIMDual nano-SIM plus dedicated microSD slot on the BTU configurationHybrid nano-SIM plus nano-SIM/microSD tray on UK model; India's dedicated microSD arrangement described by Android Central is a regional difference
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; X antenna design
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0; Android Authority confirms SBC, AAC and LDAC and warns displayed aptX options lack the required libraries
NFCSupportedNFC with Google Pay
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou

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