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Redmi Note 8 2021 vs Samsung Galaxy A03s

Redmi Note 8 2021 XiaomiRedmi Note 8 2021
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Samsung Galaxy A03s SamsungGalaxy A03s

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General

Device Type
Smart Phone
Smart Phone
Device Name
Redmi Note 8 2021M1908C3JGG
Samsung Galaxy A03sSM-A037FSM-A037F/DS
Announced
May 2021
August 2021
Released
May 2021
August 2021
Colors
Space BlackMoonlight WhiteNeptune Blue
BlackWhiteBlue

Design

Length
158.3 mm (6.23 in)
164.2 mm (6.46 in)
Width
75.3 mm (2.96 in)
75.9 mm (2.99 in)
Thickness
8.4 mm (0.33 in)
9.1 mm (0.36 in)
Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)
196 g (6.91 oz)
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5)Glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)Plastic frame
Glass frontPlastic backPlastic frame

Network

2G Network
Yes
Yes
3G Network
Yes
Yes
4G Network
Yes
Yes
GPRS
Yes
Yes
EDGE
Yes
Yes
SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Multi SIM
Dual SIM: SIM1 + SIM2 + MicroSD
Dual SIM: SIM1 + SIM2 + MicroSD
Speed
3G Up to 42 MB4G Up to 300 MB
3G Up to 42 MB4G Up to 150 MB

Display

Display Type
IPS LCD
PLS IPS
Size
6.3 Inches
6.5 Inches
Resolution
1080x2340 Pixels (FHD+)
720x1600 Pixels (HD+)
Screen Ratio
81.7%
81.8%
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
20:9
Pixel Density
409 PPI
270 PPI
Brightness Level
500 Nits
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Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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Features
Water Drop NotchEye Care DisplayDark ModeCapacitiveMulti-touch16M Colors
Same on both

Hardware

Chipset
MediaTek Helio G85
MediaTek Helio P35
Manufacturing Technology
12 nm
12 nm
CPU Type
8 (Octa-core)
8 (Octa-core)
CPU
2x2.0 GHz (Cortex-A75)6x1.8 GHz (Cortex-A55)
4x2.35 GHz (Cortex-A53)4x1.8 GHz (Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
PowerVR GE8320
RAM (Memory)
3 GB (64 GB)4 GB (128 GB)
3 GB (32 GB)
On both: 3/4 GB, 4 GB (64 GB)
Internal Storage
64/128 GB
32/64 GB
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
eMMC 5.1
Card Slot
Yes - MicroSD
Yes - MicroSD

Software

OS
Android 11
Android 11
User Interface
MIUI 12.5
One UI 3.1 Core

Main camera

Camera Setup
Quad Camera
Triple Camera
Resolution
48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
Camera
48 MP: Standard8 MP: Ultrawide
13 MP: Standard
On both: 2 MP: Macro, 2 MP: Depth
Aperture Size
F/1.8 (48 MP)F/2.2 (8 MP)F/2.4 (2 MP)F/2.4 (2 MP)
F/2.2 (13 MP)F/2.4 (2 MP)F/2.4 (2 MP)
Sensor
Samsung GM1 (48 MP)Omnivision OV8856 (8 MP)Unknown (2 MP)Unknown (2 MP)
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Stabilization
Electronic Stabilization (EIS)
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Zoom
Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom 10x
Slow Motion
HD 720P@120fps
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Video
FHD 1080P@30fps
FHD 1080P@30fps
Flash
Yes
Yes
More details (1)Camera Features
Camera Features
Night ModeAI Scene Detection
No extras
On both: Autofocus (AF), Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Continuous shooting, Panorama, Exposure compensation, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, ISO settings, Scene mode, Self-timer, Touch focus, White balance settings

Selfie Camera

Camera
13 MP
5 MP
Aperture Size
F/2.0
F/2.2
Video
FHD 1080P@30fps
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Flash
No
No
More details (1)Camera Features
Camera Features
Night ModePortrait Mode
No extras
On both: Face Detection, Beauty Mode, Gesture Shot, HDR

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
a/b/g/n/acDual-band
b/g/n
On both: Wi-Fi 802.11, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth
5.2A2DPLE
5.0A2DP
Location
GPSA-GPSGLONASSBDSGALILEO
GPSA-GPSGLONASSGALILEOBDS
NFC
No
—
IR blaster
Yes
—
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0

Media

Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes
Yes
FM Radio
Yes
Yes

Other specifications

Sensors
AccelerometerGyroscopeProximityCompass
AccelerometerProximity
Lock Type
Fingerprint (Rear-mounted)
Fingerprint (Side-mounted)
On both: Facial Recognition, Pattern, PIN, Password
Box Contents
Power Adapter (22.5 W)Protective Case
Power Adapter (15 W)Headphones
On both: Device, USB Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick start guide

Charging and Battery

Fast Charging
Yes - 18 W
Yes - 15 W
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh

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