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Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy A08
33.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
20Performance54
36.2Display64.2
29Camera69.5
53.1Battery71.6
41.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A0810 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+41) and performance (+34). Samsung Galaxy A08 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08

  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 13% lower weight: 197 g vs 227 g
  • 12% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 9.1 mm
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 36
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 41

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.7 ″6.73 ″
Panel typePLS LCDLTPO OLED
Resolution720x16003200x1440
Pixel density262 ppi522 ppi+99%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—2,600 nits
Screen-to-body83.6 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu—1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,050Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,500Top 34%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64/128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1080p@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W90 W+260%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight197 g+13%227 g
Thickness8 mm+12%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 13 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A08 versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A08Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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