Samsung Galaxy J4 Core vs Xiaomi Redmi Go

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core and the Xiaomi Redmi Go, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy J4 Core smartphone

Samsung Galaxy J4 Core

From $7,872
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Xiaomi Redmi Go smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Go

From $5,625
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy J4 CoreXiaomi Redmi Go
Price$7,872$5,625
Our rating4/107/10
Battery3,300 mAh3,000 mAh
RAM (max)1 GB—
Storage (max)512 GB128 GB
Screen size6 in5 in
Main camera8 MP8 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)177 g137 g
ReleasedNov 2018Feb 2019
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J4 Core is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size. Xiaomi Redmi Go is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J4 Core is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi Go is the cheaper option.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy J4 CoreXiaomi Redmi Go
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.0 inches5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1480 pixels720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio18:9—
Protection2.5D curved glass screenCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Features—380 nits typical brightness, capacitive, multi-touch, scratch resistant

Platform

Samsung Galaxy J4 CoreXiaomi Redmi Go
OSAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917)Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308Adreno 308

Memory

Samsung Galaxy J4 CoreXiaomi Redmi Go
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB—
Internal16GB 1GB RAM—
RAM—1GB
Internal Storage—8GB or 16GB
Card Slot—Dedicated microSDXC (supports up to 128GB)

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy J4 CoreXiaomi Redmi Go
Single8 MP, f/2.28 MP
FeaturesAutofocus, LED flash, HDRf/2.0 aperture, LED flash, HDR, autofocus, scene recognition, real-time filters
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy J4 CoreXiaomi Redmi Go
Single5 MP, f/2.25 MP
FeaturesLED flashf/2.2 aperture, Auto HDR, HD Calling support, beauty mode
Video—720p

Battery

Samsung Galaxy J4 CoreXiaomi Redmi Go
TypeLi-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging—5W wired (5V/1A)

Body

Samsung Galaxy J4 CoreXiaomi Redmi Go
Dimensions160.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm (6.32 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)140.4 x 70.1 x 8.35 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)137 g (4.83 oz)
BuildPlastic bodyPolycarbonate unibody construction, plastic back
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) with a dedicated microSD slot

Comms

Samsung Galaxy J4 CoreXiaomi Redmi Go
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE4.1, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS—
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-GomicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS—Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Launch

Samsung Galaxy J4 CoreXiaomi Redmi Go
AnnouncedNovember 2018January 2019
StatusAvailable. Released November 2018Available. Released February 2019.

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J4 Core or Xiaomi Redmi Go?

Samsung Galaxy J4 Core — 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core versus 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J4 Core or Xiaomi Redmi Go?

Xiaomi Redmi Go — 177 g for the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core versus 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J4 Core or Xiaomi Redmi Go?

Xiaomi Redmi Go — Nov 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core versus Feb 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.

Is the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core or the Xiaomi Redmi Go rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core 4/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Go 7/10.

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