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Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Samsung Galaxy A30

31 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
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36 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A30
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Samsung Galaxy A30

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi 7A Manufactured in June, 2019, with display 5.45 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 439, vs Samsung Galaxy A30, Manufactured in March, 2019 with chipsetSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
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Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 7A
    Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A30
    • Larger display: 6.4in
    • Higher pixel density: 403ppi
    • Newer Bluetooth version: 5 vs 4.2
    • Supports Dolby Atmos
    • Fingerprint scanner

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 2/16 GB
    - 2/32 GB
    - 3/32 GB    		 - 3/32 GB
    - 3/64 GB
    - 4/64 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi 7A and Samsung Galaxy A30
    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
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Xiaomi Redmi 7A
    vs
    Samsung Galaxy A30

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD Super AMOLED
    Size 5.45 in 6.4 in
    Resolution 720x1440 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
    Aspect ratio 18:9 19.5:9
    Pixel density 295 ppi 403 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 530 nits 616 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 74.4 % 84.9 %
    Features n/a Always-On Display
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Redmi 7A
    506 nits
    Samsung Galaxy A30
    543 nits
    sRGB gamut94.2 %n/a
    PWM (Flicker)384 Hzn/a
    Response time27 msn/a
    Contrast888:1n/a
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi 7A]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 146.3 mm (5.76 in) 158.5 mm (6.24 in)
    Width 70.4 mm (2.77 in) 74.7 mm (2.94 in)
    Thickness 9.5 mm (0.37 in) 7.7 mm (0.3 in)
    Weight 165 g (5.82 oz) 165 g (5.82 oz)
    Water resistance IPX4 No
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Black
    - Blue
    - Red    		 - White
    - Black
    - Blue
    Fingerprint sensor No Yes rear
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi 7A
    74.4 %
    Samsung Galaxy A30
    84.9 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi 7A and Samsung Galaxy A30 In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 1800 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 4/1.45 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2 (Cortex-A53)    		 - 6/1.6 (Cortex-A53)
    - 2/1.8 (Cortex-A73)
    Process Samsung Samsung
    Transistor Size 12 nm 14 nm
    Neural Processor Hexagon 536 No
    Graphics Adreno 505 Mali-G71 MP2
    GPU Cores 48 32
    GPU Frequency 450 MHz 850 MHz
    FLOPS 43.2 GFLOPS 49.3 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 7A
    477
    Samsung Galaxy A30
    n/a
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 7A
    1521
    Samsung Galaxy A30
    n/a
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)477n/a
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1521n/a
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi 7A
    118018
    Samsung Galaxy A30
    190670
    CPU3766568199
    GPU1447121315
    Memory2677851705
    UX3910449451
    NanoReview Score118018190670
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Xiaomi Redmi 7A
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy A30
    404
    Stabilityn/a97 %
    Graphics Testn/a2 fps
    Graphics Scoren/a404
    Sources: 3DMark [Samsung Galaxy A30]

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 2 GB - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR3 LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 933 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 1 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 16 GB
    - 32 GB    		- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 10) Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 11)
    OS Size 6.4 GB 11.2 GB
    UI Skin MIUI 12 One UI 3.1

    Battery

    Volume 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
    Max Charging Power n/a 15 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging No Yes Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge (40% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 2:35 h 1:50 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Xiaomi Redmi 7A
    17:13
    Samsung Galaxy A30
    17:02
    Web Browsing06:26 h06:03 h
    Video Playback09:44 h10:24 h
    Games04:10 h04:27 h
    Standby Mode90 h87 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 12 MP 16 MP
    Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 4616x3464 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion No 120 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens n/a 123 °
    Lenses count Standard: 12 MP Standard: 16 MP
    Ultra-wide: 5 MP
    Features Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix12 MP16 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/1.7
    Focal lengthn/a27 mm
    SensorSony IMX486n/a
    Sensor size1/2.9n/a
    Pixel size1.12 μmn/a
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrixn/a5 MP
    Aperturen/af/2.2
    Focal lengthn/a12 mm
    Stabilizationn/aDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 5 MP 16 MP
    Photo resolution 2592x1944 pixels 4608x3456 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.0
    Focal length n/a 26 mm
    Sensor GalaxyCore BSI CMOS
    Sensor size 1/5 1/3.06
    Pixel size 1.12 μm 1 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 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    Bluetooth version 4.2 5
    Bluetooth features LE, A2DP PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
    USB type Micro USB USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - USB-Host mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    NFC* No Yes
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
    3G BandsHSDPA 900, HSDPA 2100HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100
    LTE Bands*LTE (B800/B900/B1800/B1900/B2300/B2500/B2600)LTE (B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)
    LTE category410
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Redmi 7A
    82 dB
    Samsung Galaxy A30
    68.4 dB

    Other

    Class Budget Mid-range
    Announced May, 2019 yr February, 2019 yr
    Release Date June, 2019 yr March, 2019 yr
    Launch Price ($) 85 305
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass    		 - Hall 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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