Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50 Comparison: Which One To Buy?

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Xiaomi once again disrupted the affordable segment with the launch of Redmi Note 7 Pro (Review) – a phone that drags the Snapdragon 675 chipset and Sony IMX576 48-Megapixel sensor down to an unprecedented price. The only phone that comes close is Samsung’s Galaxy A50 (review) that has a cool in-display sensor and a gorgeous AMOLED display (Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50 Comparison हिंदी में पढ़िए).

Also, it’s quite likely that you might not be able to order Xiaomi’s phone for the first few weeks, and if waiting isn’t an option, can the Galaxy A50 serve as a Redmi Note 7 Pro alternative?

Well, It’s understandable if you are confused between the two. Let’s help simplify your choices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50 Price and Specification

Model Redmi Note 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy A50
Display 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 px Display, with Dot Notch 6.4 FHD+ Infinity-U display, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor 2 GHz, Octa Core, Snapdragon 675 2.3GHz Octa-core Exynos 9610
RAM 4/6GB LPDDR4X 4GB/6GB
Internal Storage 64GB/128GB, Hybrid slot, expandable up to 256GB 64GB (expandable up to 512GB) Dedicated card slot
Software MIUI 10 (Android Pie) Android 9 One UI
Primary Camera 48MP (f/1.8) + 5MP (f/2.4) 25MP (F1.7) + 5MP (F2.2) + 8MP (Ultra-Wide)
Secondary Camera 13MP (f/2.0) 25MP (f/2.0)
Others 4G Dual VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type-C port, 3.5 mm audio jack, proximity sensor, light sensor, and accelerometer In-display, 4G Dual VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type-C port, 3.5 mm audio jack, proximity sensor, light sensor, and accelerometer
Battery 4000mAh, 18W Fast Charging, Quick Charge 4.0 Support 4000mAh, 15W fast charging
Price
  •  4GB + 64GB- Rs. 13,999
  • 6GB + 128GB- Rs. 16,999
  • 4GB + 64GB – Rs. 19,990
  • 6GB + 64GB – Rs. 22,990

Display, Design and Build Quality

In the design department, both the devices sport a gradient glossy body. While the Xiaomi uses an actual 2.5D curved glass back, Samsung uses Polycarbonate with the glass finish. While the first impression of plastic could be scratch-prone and cheap, A50’s 3D Glasstic feels premium. In fact, its curved back ensures a better hold in hand as compared to the slab-like form factor of Note 7 Pro.

Upfront too, Samsung’s Super-AMOLED is a better display technology than LTPS LCD on Redmi Note 7 Pro. The embedded in-display fingerprint scanner is trendy, but it’s slower than the capacitive sensor you’d get on the Note 7 Pro.

In terms of protection, Xiaomi offers Gorilla Glass 5 (front and back) over Samsung’s Gorilla Glass 3. (Quick trivia: Gorilla Glass 3 is better for scratch-resistance while the later version is the better bet against drops.)

For those of you wondering, Redmi Note 7 Pro, as well as Samsung Galaxy A50, supports Widevine L1 certification. However, that’s not only the criteria for HD stream on Netflix and Amazon Prime. So, unfortunately, at present Redmi Note 7 Pro doesn’t support HD streaming while Galaxy A50 does.

Both devices look novel matching the 2019 trends with U-shaped notches and large screen real estate. And interestingly enough, Xiaomi calls it Dot-notch, Samsung goes with Infinity-U as the denomination.

Performance and Software

In this category, both brands bring us hardware and software from two different worlds.

The Note 7 Pro runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC (10nm) which, going by the benchmarks, outmatches Exynos 9610 (10nm). But, that doesn’t mean 9610 is a bad chip.

ALSO READ: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Goes Official: Offers faster CPU and Quick Charge 4+

As for the amount of RAM and ROM, Galaxy A50 features 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 512GB). Things are little different with the Redmi Note 7 which offers 4GB/6GB of RAM, and when it comes to internal storage, you get 64GB/128GB (expandable up to 256GB). Here you could go with your requirement and if it were us, the money would go for a larger expandable solution.

Redmi Note 7 Pro Vs. Samsung Galaxy A50 Benchmark Scores

Benchmark Score Redmi Note 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy A50
AnTuTu 179459 142990
Geekbench 4 Single-core 2391 1716
Geekbench 4 Multi-core 6559 5504

On the software front, yet again things become subjective. However, to be fair both the brands showcase the best of their software. While Xiaomi’s MIUI 10 has more features and customization options, the One UI is well designed and beautiful and should appeal to global taste. We’d rate Samsung’s One UI over MIUI 10, but your taste may differ.

It must be mentioned that MIUI 10 is also plagued with ads, which can get rather annoying.

Camera and Photography Experience

Redmi Note 7 Pro has been all over the news for the 48MP (f/1.8) rear camera. However, the effective image size is of 12MP, unless you are shooting at full resolution in Pro mode. As for the front shooter, you get a 13MP sensor.

ALSO READ: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Realme 3: Which One To Buy?

Samsung on the other track sports a triple optics panel at the back comprising of 25 MP (f/1.7) primary one, 8 MP (f/2.2) ultrawide sensor and finally a 5 MP (f/2.2) depth sensor. Samsung beats Xiaomi in specs with numbers and effective size. Upfront too it has a better picture, at least in the sheet with a 25 MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper.

We are adding a few camera samples for both phones below.

Samsung Galaxy A50 Camera Samples 

Redmi Note 7 Pro Camera Samples 

While we are still evaluating the two cameras, the Redmi Note 7 Pro seems to have a lead. Now, that you’ve seen the output out of both cameras, what do you think? Let us know in the comment.

You would also love the fact that Redmi Note 7 Pro does support Camera API 2.0. So, you could install the Google Camera app for enhanced photography experience. Samsung Galaxy A50 doesn’t, however, have this facility.

Battery Size and Charging Tech

When it comes to the battery size, we have a tie as both of them pack 4000 mAh battery cell. The Redmi Note 7 Pro supports QuickCharge 4.0, but only comes bundled with a 10W charger. Though it future proof you with better technology, you will have to spend a couple of thousand extra on a compatible charger to avail fast charging.

The Galaxy A50 has QuickCharge 3.0 support and comes with a 15W fast charger in the box. This gives A50 a clear advantage.

ALSO READ: Samsung launches Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds in India

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50 Comparison: Which One To Buy?

The Redmi Note 7 Pro has an edge when it comes to performance and rear camera. Having said that, the Galaxy A50 doesn’t lag far behind in these areas and has more than a few meaningful advantages its own. It’s better-designed, has a gorgeous AMOLED display, and comes bundled with a fast charger. It’s also a lot more expensive, which puts it a big disadvantage.

Overall, if the price is not a factor, the Galaxy A50 offers a better experience in our opinion, unless you absolutely must have a better camera.

Points in favor of Redmi Note 7 Pro 

  • Significantly better performance
  • Better rear camera
  • Significantly cheaper than Galaxy A50
  • Gorilla Glass 5 (More resistant to drops)
  • Faster fingerprint sensor (capacitive)

Points in favor of Galaxy A50

  • Better Display
  • Better selfie camera
  • Fast charger bundled in the box
  • Better software (subjective)
  • Supports HD streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime
  • Better design
  • No ads in the interface
Vasan G.S.Vasan G.S.
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Sanket
Anonymous
4 years ago

Dude you should be more neutral when doing a comparo… This one clearly seems like it’s in Samsung’s favour, although the price point is nowhere near each other.

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Bill Badger
Anonymous
4 years ago

The idea of adds in a phone interface is so foreign and disgusting to me I can hardly even imagine the horror of it. Especially after paying for the phone…… it’s not as if it’s free…… How does anybody allow this?

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Lucky
Anonymous
4 years ago

I think these guy @sushant is stupid guy he is not from india basically and these guy is using his fake id that is the reason he is cursing samsung. Samsung is one of the best quality in terms of phone or any other electronics xiaomi is a chinese company and is it said in hindi ( China ka maal chale to shaam tak nahi to chand tak ) So please be careful before giving any comments.

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EmLiam
Anonymous
4 years ago

There is no real comparison with so much price difference. The comparison should be between similar price ranged products.

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Sushant
Anonymous
5 years ago

F*** to samsung. Xiaomi has kept Samsung in doubt😆. Haven’t saw ; for beating one phone of xiaomi, samsung are launching phone after phone. What the f@samsung. Don’t mess with xiaomi. I love xiaomi. Even to beat the camera and performance of redmi note 7 pro, u guys must consider note 9 or s10

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