The entry range is one of the most competitive in the market, and far from what it may seem is one that has more weight in the sales of manufacturers. Two good examples are the Xiaomi Redmi 8A and Samsung Galaxy A10 , two phones that we face to know which one is more worth it for its reduced price.
So we are going to face them to get a better idea of which one is more interesting for the price so tight they have, in the case of the Redmi one euro below 100 euros and in the Samsung , something above.
Comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A10 and the Redmi 8A
| – | Samsung Galaxy A10 | Redmi 8A |
|---|---|---|
| screen | 6.2 inches HD + (1,560 x 720 pixels) Infinity-V | 6.2 ″ HD + (1520 × 720 pixels) 19: 9 / Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Size and weight | 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm / 168 grams | 156.3 × 75.4 × 9.4mm / 188 grams |
| Processor | Exynos 7884 Octa-Core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Camera | Rear: 13 Mpx with f / 1.9 aperture Front: 5 Mpx with f / 2.0 aperture |
Rear: 12 Mpx with f / 1.9 aperture Front: 8 Mpx with f / 2.2 aperture |
| Connectivity | 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Bluetooth, GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.0, MicroUSB | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C |
| YOU | Android One 9 Pie with One UI | Android 9 Pie with MIUI 11 |
| Battery | 3,400 mAh with fast charge | 5,000 mAh with fast charge |
| Price | From 99 euros | From 150 euros |
Screen and dimensions
On the screen there is enough equality, since we have a 6.22-inch HD + resolution , which also has a water drop-shaped notch that allows for a good screen surface.
In the case of Samsung we have a 6.2-inch HD + resolution , also with a water drop notch, as you can see both are very similar. Regarding the dimensions we have 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm with 188 grams of weight, while the Samsung measures 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm with a weight of 168 grams. Therefore the Redmi is much thicker and heavier, although for good reason, because its battery is huge in capacity.
performance
In this section the Redmi offers us a classic Snapdragon 439 processor , one of the classics of this input range, and which has a proven solvency. In this case it is accompanied by 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage expandable by cards.
For its part, Samsung has an Exynos 7884 processor manufactured by Koreans, with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage expandable by microSD cards.
Photo camera
In this section with some mobiles for the input range we cannot expect much, in both cases they have simple, single sensor cameras. In the case of the Redmi of 12 megapixels and the Samsung of 13 megapixels .
In front of the Redmi camera is 8 megapixels, and in the A10 it is 5 megapixels, so in this section there is some equality. Both have 1080p recording at 30 fps and feature LED flash, auto focus and HDR.
Battery, connectivity and software
Here is an overwhelming difference in favor of the Chinese mobile. Because the Redmi 8A has a battery of no less than 5000mAh , being also compatible with fast charging of 18W. In the case of Samsung we have a 3400mAh , so the difference is very large in favor of the Chinese, hence it is much thicker and somewhat heavier, because of the large battery it integrates, with which we can keep the phone on two or three days In favor, the Redmi has a USB Type-C connector , while the Samsung is MicroUSB.
In contrast, Samsung is compatible with Galileo GPS and also its Bluetooth connectivity is 5.0 , by 4.2 Redmi. Neither of us has a fingerprint reader, but in return they offer us facial unlocking. Regarding the software, Redmi currently has MIUI 11 but without Android 10, although it has been seen recently with this software, so it will surely not take long to arrive stably. For its part, the Samgung Galaxy A10 has Android 9 Pie with the One UI layer, and is expected to be in the month of May when it updates to Android 10.
Price and conclusion
The Redmi 8A is a somewhat cheaper mobile , currently priced at 99 euros in its cheapest version, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 is priced at 114 euros. Therefore they are 15 euros of difference that give as winner the Xiaomi mobile. Both are excellent phones, but the Chinese win by win with its 5000mAh battery , in addition its Snapdragon processor is a classic of the mid-range. In the rest of the aspects there is a lot of equality, so the balance opts for them.
Of course, the Galazy A10 is a mobile that can beat you for being lighter, narrower, and especially because it is a Samsung mobile , and that is already a plus. Although the Xiaomi wins by the battery, the reality is that both phones are perfect for day to day, if you do not mind those 15 euros of difference and you want a premium brand mobile, do not hesitate, go for the Samsung. If you want to spend less money and have a lot of autonomy, your thing is undoubtedly the Redmi 8A.
