Compare: Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM, 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB) is a significantly better phone than the Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM, 32GB), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)!

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	Samsung Galaxy M30 (3GB RAM, 32GB)	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	27.5	35.3
Value for Money Score	74.0	86.4
Price	₹ 9,499 onwards	₹ 10,499 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Sep, 2019	Oct, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.4 inches	6.3 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)	1080x2280 pixels (~ 400 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Display Features	Super AMOLED, Infinity-U Display	2.5D Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Certified
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	1.8 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Samsung Exynos 7904Ranked #54 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #37 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G71 MP2	Adreno 610
RAM	3 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	13MP + 5MP + 5MP	48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	13MP: F/1.9 Aperture, 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture, 5MP: 123-degree Wide-angle Lens, Bokeh Mode	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
Secondary Camera	16MP	13MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size
Internal Memory	32 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	up to 512 GB	up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.5 mmMedium	8.35 mmMedium
Weight	174 gmMedium	188 gmMedium
Width	75.1 mmOk for one-handed use	75.3 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i Coating)
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	31.00 hrs	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 15W Fast Charging	Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 15W Fast Charger	Yes, 18W Fast Charger
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	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos	Noise Filtration
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	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
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	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
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 »	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 »
User Reviews	4.4 19+ reviews » 4.2 50,036+ reviews »	4.4 553+ reviews » 4.3 18,637+ reviews »
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Unofficial specs?	N/A	N/A