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| Excellence Score |
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| Price |
₹ 9,999 onwards
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₹ 10,499 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Sep, 2019
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Oct, 2019
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
6.4 inches
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6.3 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
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1080x2280 pixels (~ 400 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes
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Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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| Display Type |
AMOLED
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IPS LCD
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| Display Features |
Super AMOLED, Infinity-U Display
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2.5D Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Certified
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
1.8 GHz
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2 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Samsung Exynos 7904Ranked #56 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #39 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Mali-G71 MP2
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Adreno 610
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| RAM |
3 GB
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4 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
USB-C
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USB-C
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| Primary Camera |
13MP + 5MP + 5MP
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48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (Full HD)
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Yes (4K)
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| Other Camera Features |
13MP: F/1.9 Aperture, 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture, 5MP: 123-degree Wide-angle Lens, Bokeh Mode
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48MP: F/1.79 Aperture; Sony IMX 586 Sensor; 6P Lens; PDAF; EIS, 8MP: 120° Ultra-wide Angle lens; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, 2MP: 2cm Macro; 1.75um Pixel Size; F/2.4 Aperture, Night Mode
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| Secondary Camera |
16MP
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13MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
F/2.0 Aperture
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F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size
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| Internal Memory |
32 GB
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64 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 512 GB
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Yes, up to 512 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
Yes
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Yes
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
8.5 mmMedium
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8.35 mmMedium
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| Weight |
174 gmMedium
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188 gmMedium
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| Width |
75.1 mmOk for one-handed use
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75.3 mmOk for one-handed use
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
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Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)
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| Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
31.00 hrs
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N/A
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| Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 15W Fast Charging
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Yes, 18W Fast Charging
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| Included Fast Charger |
Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger
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Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
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| Other Battery Parameters |
Internet Usage Time (3G): upto 18 hrs, Internet Usage Time (4G): upto 20 hrs, Internet Usage Time (WiFi): upto 19 hrs, Video Playback Time: 25 hrs, Audio Playback Time: 105 hrs
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N/A
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos
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Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Very good looks and build quality - with a a unibody design, and glossy finish on the back panel - quite similar to its cousins - the M10 and M20
- The Galaxy M30’s back panel doesn’t attract fingerprint smudges as much as M20 - it’s also better to grip and use for longer period of time
- Very good, class-leading 6.4-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a tiny waterdrop notch - the screen is vibrant and offers pretty satisfactory legibility indoors and outdoors - one of the very few phones in this price bracket to have an AMOLED panel
- Now packs the new Samsung One UI which is one of the most streamlined, clean, and refined Android skins around at present - and is especially well suited ergonomically for one handed use
- It also has a very intuitive gesture navigation system
- Decent, solid, mid-range performance with a Exynos 7904 octa-core processor (similar to Snapdragon 626) - it can easily handle your day-to-day tasks such as browsing, social networking and streaming multimedia on-the-go - graphic-intensive games like PUBG Mobile also run reasonably well on the phone (it is not however the best performance to be had in this price bracket - there are many better performing competitors)
- Decent triple-rear camera setup - includes a 13-megapixel camera with f/1.9 sensor, 5-megapixel depth sensor, and 5-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with 123-degree viewing angle - the results are reasonably good for the given price point
- You get some pretty good portraits
- Decent selfie camera too
- Overall, it's a decent camera setup - but it's not the best to be had in this price range
- Excellent battery life with a massive 5000 mAh battery - you will get up to 2 days with moderate use
- Samsung Galaxy M30 is a pretty capable mid-range smartphone, and if you’re looking for a phone with big battery and good camera, Galaxy M30 is worth considering - that said, it will face some stiff competition from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro which offers Snapdragon 675 processor and 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor
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- Attractive, well-built, modern looking design, similar to the Redmi 8/8A, especially from the front (thought it's not quite as slick as the Redmi Note 8 Pro)
- Good looking mirrored gradient finish at the back
- Decent ergonomics - reaching all corners with one thumb isn't too difficult
- Fingerprint and face recognition are both quick
- Good Full-HD+ 6.3 inches screen - it's crisp and bright
- MIUI is one of the more refined, smooth, and feature-rich custom Android UIs around
- Good, solid performance powered by the Snapdragon 665 - day-to-day use and gameplay are both smooth
- Very good overall camera performance, for the price bracket (arguably the best at this price)
- The rear setup includes a quad-camera setup (very similar to the Realme 5) - a 48-megapixel primary camera + 8-megapixel wide-angle camera + 2-megapixel macro camera + 2-megapixel depth sensor
- The primary 48-megapixel camera on the Redmi Note 8 gives crisp, bright shots with very good detail - especially, close ups came out looking great
- Portrait mode is very good, as well
- Decent 13MP selfie camera, especially during daylight
- Xiaomi has done a good job with the single speaker - voices in audio/music came out crisp and distinct
- Good battery life with a 4000mAh battery - you will get about 1.5 days of moderate use
- 18W fast charging support (and an 18W charger is included) - the phones goes from zero to 37 percent in half an hour, and 81 percent in one hour
- The Redmi Note 8 is another good budget choice from Xiaomi - you get enough power for everyday tasks, a strong battery, and a crisp screen - the cameras are also good in favourable conditions - the overall package is excellent value
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- The lowlight performance of the rear and front cameras, is pretty average
- No 4k video recording, and no stabilisation at 1080p
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- The chin is on the thick side, and includes the Redmi brand logo
- Significant camera bump
- Like all glossy backs, it would be a challenge to keep this finish free of smudges and fingerprints (thankfully there is a cover that's included in the box)
- The volume buttons are a bit high, and not super easy to reach
- It continues to pack a lot of preloaded bloatware though, and spammy notifications and ads (which can be disabled, but it's not the simplest process)
- Gaming performance is not as good as 2 key competitors however - the Realme 5 and Vivo U10 (that pack the same processor), due to the higher resolution display, which puts more strain on the GPU
- The wide-angle and macro cameras, while giving you some interesting framing options, are average in quality
- Low light performance is average, as expected
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| Expert Reviews |
Great all-rounder...makes a very compelling case for someone who doesn't find gaming or camera performance particularly important  in-depth Read Review »For the asking price, the Galaxy M30 is not a bad option  in-depth Read Review »Samsung has managed to create a good smartphone with its Galaxy M30 that packs a number of improvements when compared to past Samsung smartphones from in this segment  in-depth Read Review »A reliable option....the polished software, long-lasting battery and great looking display make it a very good option for people who aren't too demanding of their phone  in-depth Read Review »A capable mid-range smartphone  in-depth Read Review »If you're looking for excellent battery life in a smartphone, Samsung Galaxy M30 is the right choice...you get a good package for under Rs 15,000  in-depth Read Review »A very competent alternative to the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 3 Pro  in-depth Read Review »Looks like a good option for Samsung loyalists, but still faces stiff competition from the likes of XiaomI Redmi Note 7 Pro  in-depth Read Review »Samsung nails almost every aspect that consumers are looking for in an affordable mid-range smartphone  in-depth Read Review »Probably one of the best all-round devices launched by Samsung recently...suitable device for the millennials  in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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Redmi Note 8 is an excellent choice as it is a worthy sequel and also a proper phone to own and carry around in-depth Read Review »The overall package looks hard to beat in terms of value in-depth Read Review »If you want a value for money device then Redmi Note 8 should be in your shopping cart in-depth Read Review »The Note 8 is still an easy phone to recommend, but it is no longer the only great option in the hot budget mid-range segment in-depth Read Review »The budget king from Xiaomi...great value for money  in-depth Read Review »Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 is the phone to go for budget buyers as it comes with decent features and an excellent primary camera  in-depth Read Review »Great budget buy with excellent camera  in-depth Read Review »The Redmi Note 8 offers impressive and unmatched value for money for a phone under 10k  in-depth Read Review »Excellent value for money...ticks all the right boxes in-depth Read Review »Under Rs 10,000, this is the phone to buy in-depth Read Review »Best phone below Rs 10,000. Period.  in-depth Read Review »Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 is the phone to go for budget buyers as it comes with decent features and an excellent primary camera  in-depth Read Review »Definitely the best phone you could get under INR 10,000  in-depth Read Review »The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is a triumphant entry-level smartphone  in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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| User Reviews |
 4.4 35+ reviews » 4.1 52,481+ reviews »
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- 4.4 735+ reviews »
- 4.3 32,426+ reviews »
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| Official Website |
Official Website »
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Official Website »
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N/A
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