Redmi 8A Dual vs Samsung Galaxy M01
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Redmi 8A Dual and the Samsung Galaxy M01, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Redmi 8A Dual | Samsung Galaxy M01 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 6.22 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 168 g |
| Released | Feb 2020 | Jun 2020 |
Summary: Redmi 8A Dual is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size. Samsung Galaxy M01 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Redmi 8A Dual is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Redmi 8A Dual | Samsung Galaxy M01 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) | PLS IPS |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.7 inches, 81.6 cm2 (~78.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | — |
| Features | Supports Sunlight mode, Night mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode | — |
Platform
| Redmi 8A Dual | Samsung Galaxy M01 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 2.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) | Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| Redmi 8A Dual | Samsung Galaxy M01 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Redmi 8A Dual | Samsung Galaxy M01 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Depth Sensor | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Scene Detection | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Redmi 8A Dual | Samsung Galaxy M01 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Redmi 8A Dual | Samsung Galaxy M01 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging supported (10W charger in box) | Standard charging |
| Features | Reverse charging support | — |
Body
| Redmi 8A Dual | Samsung Galaxy M01 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in) | 147.5 x 70.9 x 9.8 mm (5.81 x 2.79 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| Water Resistance | Splash-resistant nano-coating | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Redmi 8A Dual | Samsung Galaxy M01 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Redmi 8A Dual | Samsung Galaxy M01 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, February 11 | June 2020 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, February 18 | Available. Released June 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Redmi 8A Dual or Samsung Galaxy M01?
Redmi 8A Dual — 5,000 mAh for the Redmi 8A Dual versus 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy M01.
Which is lighter, Redmi 8A Dual or Samsung Galaxy M01?
Samsung Galaxy M01 — 188 g for the Redmi 8A Dual versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy M01.
Which is newer, Redmi 8A Dual or Samsung Galaxy M01?
Samsung Galaxy M01 — Feb 2020 for the Redmi 8A Dual versus Jun 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy M01.
Is the Redmi 8A Dual or the Samsung Galaxy M01 rated higher?
We rate the Redmi 8A Dual 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy M01 6/10.
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