Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi 9A and Samsung Galaxy A57 5G - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi 9A vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

36 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
VS
71 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi 9A Manufactured in August, 2020, with display 6.53 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G25, vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, Manufactured in April, 2026 with chipsetSamsung Exynos 1680. 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 Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
    • Larger display: 6.7in
    • Higher pixel density: 385ppi
    • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
    • Lighter design: 179g vs 194g
    • Newer Bluetooth version: 6.0 vs 5
    • Supports Dolby Atmos
    • Built-in eSIM
    • Fingerprint scanner

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 2/32 GB
    - 3/32 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB    		 - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB
    - 12/256 GB
    - 12/512 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi 9A and Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
    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 9A
    vs
    Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD Super AMOLED
    Size 6.53 in 6.7 in
    Resolution 720x1600 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 19.5:9
    Pixel density 269 ppi 385 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
    Max brightness 400 nits 1200 nits
    HDR support No Yes, HDR10+
    Screen-to-body ratio 81.1 % 88.8 %
    Features n/a - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    434 nits
    Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
    1883 nits
    sRGB gamut92.9 %n/a
    Response time40 msn/a
    Contrast1318:1n/a
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi 9A]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 164.9 mm (6.49 in) 161.5 mm (6.36 in)
    Width 77 mm (3.03 in) 76.8 mm (3.02 in)
    Thickness 9 mm (0.35 in) 6.9 mm (0.27 in)
    Weight 194 g (6.84 oz) 179 g (6.31 oz)
    Water resistance No IP68
    Cooling system n/a Vapor chamber
    Back panel Plastic Glass
    Frame Plastic Metal
    Colors - Gray
    - Blue
    - Green    		 - Gray
    - Blue
    - Purple
    Fingerprint sensor No Yes, In-Display
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    81.1 %
    Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
    88.8 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi 9A and Samsung Galaxy A57 5G In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 Samsung Exynos 1680
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2900 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (1 + 4 + 3)
    Architecture - 4/1.5 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2 (Cortex-A53)    		 - 3/1.95 (Cortex-A520)
    - 4/2.6 (Cortex-A720)
    - 1/2.9 (Cortex-A720)
    Process TSMC Samsung
    Transistor Size 12 nm 4 nm
    Neural Processor No Yes
    Graphics PowerVR GE8320 n/a
    GPU Cores 32 n/a
    GPU Frequency 650 MHz n/a
    FLOPS 41.8 GFLOPS n/a
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    472
    Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
    1389
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    1524
    Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
    4453
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)4721389
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15244453
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Samsung Galaxy A57 5G]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    125125
    Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
    1390055
    CPU50728510705
    GPU16844374535
    Memory28611204469
    UX28942300346
    NanoReview Score1251251390055

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 2 GB
    - 4 GB
    - 6 GB    		 8 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR5X
    Memory Frequency 1600 MHz n/a
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB    		128 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 3.1
    Memory CardMicroSDNo

    Software

    OS Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 11) Android 16
    OS Size 11 GB n/a
    UI Skin MIUI 12.5 Enhanced One UI 8.5

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 10 W 45 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No n/a
    Fast Charging No Yes (64% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 2:55 h 1:09 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    24:07
    Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
    24:32
    Web Browsing10:08 h10:41 h
    Video Playback13:37 h20:15 h
    Games05:37 h05:40 h
    Standby Mode118 h85 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 13 MP 50 MP
    Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 8192x6144 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Optical
    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 240 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens n/a 123 °
    Lenses count Standard: 13 MP Standard: 50 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP
    Macro: 5 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix13 MP50 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/1.8
    Focal length28 mmn/a
    Sensorn/aSony IMX906
    Sensor sizen/a1/1.56 (0.64)
    Pixel size1 μm1 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalOptical
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrixn/a12 MP
    Aperturen/af/2.2
    Sensorn/aSony IMX258
    Sensor sizen/a1/3.06 (0.33)
    Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
    Stabilizationn/aDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 5 MP 12 MP
    Photo resolution 2560x1960 pixels n/a
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
    Sensor CMOS n/a
    Sensor size n/a 1/3.2 (0.31)
    Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 2160p (4K) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
    Wi-Fi features - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 6.0
    Bluetooth features LE, HID, A2DP LE
    USB type Micro USB USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort n/a No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* No Yes
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoYes
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM B2/3/5/8n/a
    3G BandsWCDMA B1/2/4/5/8n/a
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)n/a
    LTE category4n/a
    5G SupportNoYes

    Sound

    Speakers Mono n/a
    3.5 mm Jack Yes No
    FM Radio Yes No
    Dolby Atmos No Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    76.5 dB
    Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
    n/a

    Other

    Class Budget Mid-range
    Announced June, 2020 yr March, 2026 yr
    Release Date August, 2020 yr April, 2026 yr
    Launch Price ($) 100 n/a
    MSRP ($) n/a 549
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included n/a No
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

    Results

    After analyzing the data, we consider Samsung Galaxy A57 5G the clear winner in this comparison.

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