Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A20 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
|---|
| Price | $66 | $139 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 169 g | 186 g |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A20 is ahead on storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is ahead on our rating, wired charging, ram (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A20 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm² (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified, but noted to be easily scratched in reviews | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | 450 nits brightness, Sunlight display, Night display, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7884 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | Adreno 512 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 512GB) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (Samsung GM1 sensor or Sony IMX586)
5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60/120fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 18W wired, Quick Charge 4 |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.31 in) | 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 169 g (6.0 oz) | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | — | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, March 19 | 2019, January |
| Released | 2019, April 5 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2019, February 28 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A20 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 7?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 — 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A20 versus 4 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A20 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 7?
Samsung Galaxy A20 — 169 g for the Samsung Galaxy A20 versus 186 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A20 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 7?
Samsung Galaxy A20 — Apr 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A20 versus Feb 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A20 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 8/10.
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