Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
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Beebom Score
78
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.22", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | ||
| Display | 6.22", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 25, 2019 | October 10, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 29, 2019 | October 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹6,499 | ₹12,499 | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | ||
| Launch | September 25, 2019 | October 10, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 29, 2019 | October 13, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹6,499 | ₹12,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.22 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1520 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 270 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.22 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1520 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 270 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Weight | 188 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Weight | 188 grams | 192 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 439 | Exynos 1330 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G68 MP2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 439 | Exynos 1330 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Mali-G68 MP2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 6 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | Slow Motion | |||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | Slow Motion | |||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30 fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30 fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi 8A
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| NFC | Supported |
Features
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | |||
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted |
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