Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A31 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $780 | $180 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.67 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 185 g | 209 g |
| Released | Apr 2020 | May 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A31 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60Hz |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 10, MIUI 11 (upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P65 (12nm) | Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 618 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 30W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.3 x 73.1 x 8.6 mm (6.27 x 2.88 x 0.34 in) | 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) | 209 g (7.37 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 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, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, March 24 | 2020, April 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, April 27 | Available. Released 2020, May 05 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A31 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A31 versus 5,020 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A31 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro — 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A31 versus 8 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A31 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy A31 — 185 g for the Samsung Galaxy A31 versus 209 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A31 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro — Apr 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A31 versus May 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A31 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A31 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 7/10.