Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A08
23.1Performance20
29.7Display36.2
32.3Camera29
46.6Battery53.1
28Features41.3
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A08 wins this phone face-off, 33.8 to 31.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and display (+7). Redmi Note 9 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 32 vs 29
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 51% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 262 ppi
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 41 vs 28
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+51% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 83.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu | 395,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Bottom 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Bottom 12% | — |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64/128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 197 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm+9% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
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