Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Price | $150 | $49 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 190 g |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Aug 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy M30s is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is ahead on wired charging.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy M30s is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 420 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.7% 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 M30s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Chipset | Exynos 9611 (10nm) | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Adreno 610 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 18W wired, QC3 |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm | 158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| 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, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy M30s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, September 18 | 2019, August 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, September 18 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M30s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8?
Samsung Galaxy M30s — 6,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy M30s versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy M30s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8?
Samsung Galaxy M30s — 188 g for the Samsung Galaxy M30s versus 190 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy M30s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8?
Samsung Galaxy M30s — Sep 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy M30s versus Aug 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
Is the Samsung Galaxy M30s or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy M30s 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 7/10.
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