Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A30 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $75 | $1,131 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 165 g | 186 g |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A30 is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is ahead on our rating, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A30 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
|---|
| 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 7904 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | Adreno 612 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1 TB) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60/120fps, (gyro-EIS) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired (Fast Charging) | 18W wired, QC4 |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.30 in) | 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), 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 A30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, February 25 | 2019, February |
| Status | Released 2019, March 02 | Available. Released 2019, March 18 (China), February 28 (India). |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A30 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A30 versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A30 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy A30 — 165 g for the Samsung Galaxy A30 versus 186 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A30 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy A30 — Mar 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A30 versus Mar 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A30 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro 8/10.
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