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Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

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Samsung Galaxy A31
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A31
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A31 Manufactured in April, 2020, with display 6.4 with chipsetMediatek Helio P65, vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, Manufactured in October, 2019 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G90T. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A31
  • Higher pixel density: 411ppi
  • Lighter design: 185g vs 200g
  • Higher battery capacity: 5000mAh vs 4500mAh
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
  • Larger display: 6.53in
  • Infrared port

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB
- 8/128 GB		 - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/64 GB
- 6/128 GB
- 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A31 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Samsung Galaxy A31
vs
Redmi Note 8 Pro

Display

Display quality comparison
Type Super AMOLED IPS LCD
Size 6.4 in 6.53 in
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Pixel density 411 ppi 395 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 600 nits 640 nits
HDR support No Yes HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 84.9 % 84.9 %
Features Always-On Display n/a
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy A31
629 nits
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
637 nits
sRGB gamut96.8 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)238 Hzn/a
Response time8 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy A31]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 159.3 mm (6.27 in) 161.4 mm (6.35 in)
Width 73.1 mm (2.88 in) 76.4 mm (3.01 in)
Thickness 8.6 mm (0.34 in) 8.8 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 185 g (6.53 oz) 200 g (7.05 oz)
Water resistance No IP52
Cooling system n/a Vapor chamber
Back panel Plastic Glass
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Blue
- Red		 - White
- Gray
- Blue
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Display Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy A31
84.9 %
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
84.9 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy A31 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Mediatek Helio P65 MediaTek Helio G90T
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2050 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.7 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)		 - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.05 (Cortex-A76)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor Yes MediaTek APU 2.0
Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 Mali-G76 MP4
GPU Cores 48 144
GPU Frequency 820 MHz 800 MHz
FLOPS 78.7 GFLOPS 230.4 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A31
509
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
602
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A31
1553
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
1684
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)509602
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15531684
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy A31
197929
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
368990
CPU74327120779
GPU2421878652
Memory4549172733
UX5389396826
NanoReview Score197929368990
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Samsung Galaxy A31
572
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
1321
Max Surface Temp.45.2 °Cn/a
Stability97 %87 %
Graphics Test3 fps7 fps
Graphics Score5721321
Sources: 3DMark [Samsung Galaxy A31], [Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Samsung Galaxy A31
5615
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
8104
Writing score58258202
Web score44476022
Video editing49205662
Data manipulation44207000
NanoReview Score56158104

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 4 GB - 4 GB
- 6 GB
- 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 64 GB
- 128 GB		- 64 GB
- 128 GB
- 256 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 12) Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 11)
OS Size 27 GB 10.3 GB
UI Skin One UI 4.1 MIUI 12.5

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Max Charging Power 15 W 18 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge (50% in 60 min) Yes (30% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 2:25 h 2:00 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy A31
25:27
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
21:15
Web Browsing10:26 h07:29 h
Video Playback14:36 h12:01 h
Games05:44 h05:02 h
Standby Mode126 h115 h

Main camera

Matrix 48 MP 64 MP
Photo resolution 8000x6000 pixels 9000x7000 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No Yes (Up to 30 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion No 960 fps (720p)
Wide-angle lens 123 ° 120 °
Lenses count Standard: 48 MP
Ultra-wide: 8 MP
Macro: 5 MP
Depth: 5 MP		 Standard: 64 MP
Ultra-wide: 8 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix48 MP64 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/1.9
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorSamsung S5KGM2Samsung S5KGW1
Sensor size1/2.01/1.7
Pixel size0.8 μm0.8 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix8 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length13 mm13 mm
Sensor size1/4.01/4
Pixel size1.12 μm1.12 μm
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Samsung Galaxy A31
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
87
Video quality
Samsung Galaxy A31
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
78
Overall camera score
Samsung Galaxy A31
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
84
Sources: DxOMark [Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro]

Front camera

Matrix 20 MP 20 MP
Photo resolution 5963x3354 pixels 5184x3880 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.0
Sensor CMOS Samsung S5K3T1
Sensor size n/a 1/3.1
Pixel size n/a 0.9 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 5
Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP LE, HID, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoYes
2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G BandsB1 (2100), B2 (1900), B5(850), B8 (900)HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B40/B41)
LTE category1212
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy A31
78.5 dB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
82.2 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Mid-range
Announced March, 2020 yr August, 2019 yr
Release Date April, 2020 yr October, 2019 yr
Launch Price ($) 210 220
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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