Samsung Galaxy A01 Core vs Xiaomi Redmi Go
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core and the Xiaomi Redmi Go, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.3 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 150 g | 137 g |
| Released | Jul 2020 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A01 Core is ahead on screen size. Xiaomi Redmi Go is ahead on our rating, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Go is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.3 inches, 71.3 cm² (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | — | 380 nits typical brightness, capacitive, multi-touch, scratch resistant |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), One UI Core | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8GB or 16GB |
| Card Slot | — | Dedicated microSDXC (supports up to 128GB) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF | 8 MP |
| Features | LED flash | f/2.0 aperture, LED flash, HDR, autofocus, scene recognition, real-time filters |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 5 MP |
| Video | Yes | 720p |
| Features | — | f/2.2 aperture, Auto HDR, HD Calling support, beauty mode |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 5W wired | 5W wired (5V/1A) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Dimensions | 141.7 x 67.5 x 8.6 mm (5.58 x 2.66 x 0.34 in) | 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.35 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 150 g (5.29 oz) | 137 g (4.83 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Polycarbonate unibody construction, plastic back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) with a dedicated microSD slot |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, July 21 | January 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August 06 | Available. Released February 2019. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A01 Core or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Xiaomi Redmi Go — 150 g for the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core versus 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A01 Core or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core — Jul 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core versus Feb 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core or the Xiaomi Redmi Go rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core 4/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Go 7/10.
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