Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS)
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 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | vs |  5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) |
| +2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm) | vs | 2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core |
| +6GB LPDDR5 | vs | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| +UFS 3.0 | vs | UFS 2.1 |
| +190 grams (6.65 ounces) | vs | 200 grams (7 ounces) |
| +8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | vs | 8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| +Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | vs | Plastic body, glass front/back |
| +Super AMOLED | vs | TFT IPS LCD |
| +HDR10+ | vs | HDR10 |
| +120Hz | vs | 60Hz |
| +1080x2400 pixels | vs | 1080x2340 pixels |
| +405 PPI | vs | 395 PPI |
| +Digital and optical zoom | vs | Only digital zoom |
| +OIS: Optical stabilization | vs | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +BSI sensor | vs | Not supported |
| +f/1.8 (aperture) | vs | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| +(front) 32MP | vs | (front) 20MP |
| +(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160) | vs | (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +Android 13 | vs | Android 10 |
| +(4G LTE-A) 1800 Mbps | vs | (4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps |
| +25W | vs | 18W |
| +802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] | vs | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] |
| +DLNA | vs | Not supported |
| +USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | vs | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| +IP68 certified | vs | P2i certified |
| 6.5" | vs | +6.53" |
| (triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP | vs | +(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| 1/1.76" inches | vs | +1/1.7" inches |
| Type-C reversible connector | vs | +3.5mm jack |
| Not supported | vs | +FM |
| 29 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (111GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 4G SM-G780F/Dual-SIM (Exynos) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro M1906G7G Global version (Hybrid-sim) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 10/2/2020, Announced: 9/23/2020 | 9/26/2019 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in) | 76.4 x 161.35 millimeters (3.01 x 6.35 in) |
| Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 200 grams (7 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.53" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 405 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | 500nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 10 |
| User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G90T (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core) 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz) | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 800Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 514623 (v8), 608454 (v9) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1800/200 Mbps | 600/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/1.7" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.74" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange | • Colors: Black, White, Red, Blue, Deep Sea Blue • MIUI 10 • 19.5:9 and HDR display • GAME Turbo 2.0 • Google Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) | Redmi Note 8 Pro (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.15W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.429W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body) | 1W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body) |