Xiaomi Redmi A2 vs Samsung Galaxy A04e

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi A2 Manufactured in March, 2023, with display 6.52 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G36, vs Samsung Galaxy A04e, Manufactured in November, 2022 with chipsetMediaTek Helio P35. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A2
  • Larger display: 6.52in
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A04e
  • Higher pixel density: 270ppi
  • Lighter design: 188g vs 192g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 2/32 GB
- 2/64 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 2/64 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 4/32 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi A2 and Samsung Galaxy A04e
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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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD PLS TFT
Size 6.52 in 6.5 in
Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 269 ppi 270 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 400 nits 400 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 81.1 % 81.9 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi A2
374 nits
Samsung Galaxy A04e
n/a
sRGB gamut95 %n/a
Response time30 msn/a
Contrast1303:1n/a

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 164.9 mm (6.49 in) 164.2 mm (6.46 in)
Width 76.8 mm (3.02 in) 75.9 mm (2.99 in)
Thickness 9.1 mm (0.36 in) 9.1 mm (0.36 in)
Weight 192 g (6.77 oz) 188 g (6.63 oz)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Green
- Black
- Blue
Fingerprint sensor No No
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi A2
81.1 %
Samsung Galaxy A04e
81.9 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi A2 and Samsung Galaxy A04e In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Helio P35
Max Frequency 2200 MHz 2300 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2.2 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2.3 (Cortex-A53)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor No No
Graphics PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320
GPU Cores 32 32
GPU Frequency 680 MHz 680 MHz
FLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi A2
477
Samsung Galaxy A04e
476
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi A2
1523
Samsung Galaxy A04e
828
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)477476
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1523828
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi A2
131111
Samsung Galaxy A04e
146563
CPU4216854437
GPU1783318303
Memory4032735381
UX3078338442
NanoReview Score131111146563

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 2 GB
- 3 GB
- 3 GB
- 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1600 MHz 1800 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity32 GB- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 12 Android 12
OS Size n/a 22.6 GB
UI Skin MIUI 14 One UI Core 4.1

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 10 W 10 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging No No
Full Charge Time 2:43 h 2:45 h

Main camera

Matrix 8 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 4128x3096 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 No
Lenses count Standard: 8 MP
Depth: 0.08 MP
Standard: 13 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features Bokeh effect Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/2.2
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 5 MP 5 MP
Photo resolution 2592x1944 pixels 2560x1960 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Sensor CMOS CMOS
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 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Wi-Fi features - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth version 5 5
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type Micro USB USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G Bandsn/aGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G Bandsn/aUMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
LTE Bands*n/aLTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B66)
LTE category44
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes n/a
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi A2
79.4 dB
Samsung Galaxy A04e
n/a

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced March, 2023 yr October, 2022 yr
Release Date March, 2023 yr November, 2022 yr
Launch Price ($) 115 135
Sensors Accelerometer - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
Charger Included Yes 10 W Yes 10 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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