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Redmi 9A vs Samsung Galaxy A08

Redmi 9A

Xiaomi

Redmi 9A

$99

23.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A08
33.8Inno Score
20Performance20
20Display36.2
20.5Camera29
38.8Battery53.1
20Features41.3
2 spec wins — Redmi 9A9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A08 wins this phone face-off, 33.8 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and display (+16). Redmi 9A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08

  • Stronger display score: 36 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 41 vs 20
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A08
Screen size6.53 ″6.7 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDPLS LCD
Resolution1600x720720x1600
Pixel density269 ppi+3%262 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Screen-to-body—83.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A08
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G25MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu100,000—
RAM (max)2 GB4 GB+100%
Storage options32GB64/128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A08
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A08
Capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh+20%
Wired charging10 W25 W+150%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A08
Weight194 g+2%197 g
Thickness9 mm8 mm+11%
IP rating—IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A08
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCNoNo
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A08
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy A08
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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