Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | |
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| Model alias | Redmi Note10 M2101K7AI M2101K7AG | SM-A166B SM-A166B/DS SM-A166E SM-A166E/DS SM-S166V |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 74.5 mm 7.45 cm 0.244 ft 2.933 in | 77.9 mm 7.79 cm 0.256 ft 3.067 in |
| Height | 160.46 mm 16.046 cm 0.526 ft 6.317 in | 164.6 mm 16.46 cm 0.54 ft 6.48 in |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm 0.83 cm 0.027 ft 0.327 in | 7.9 mm 0.79 cm 0.026 ft 0.311 in |
| Weight | 178 g 0.39 lbs 6.31 oz | 200 g 0.44 lbs 7.05 oz |
| Volume | 99.22 cm³ 6.03 in³ | 101.3 cm³ 6.15 in³ |
| Colors | - | Blue Black Light Gray Light Green Gold |
| Body materials | Glass Plastic | Plastic |
| Certification | IP53 | IP54 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / microSD Micro-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) Single SIM optional |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | - |
| UMTS | - | UМТS 900 МНz (В8) UМТS 1700 МНz (В4) UМТS 1900 МНz (В2) UМТS 2100 МНz (В1) |
| LTE | LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В66) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) |
| 5G NR | - | 5G-FDD 600 MHz (n71) 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1700 MHz (n66) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 1900 MHz (n2) 5G-FDD 1900 MHz (n25) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 12 | UМТS GРRS LТЕ |
| Global 4G - B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28/B38/40/41 Global 3G - B1/2/4/5/8 Global 2G - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | - |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ V12 (Аndrоid 11) | Аndrоid 14 |
| User interface (UI) | - | One UI 6.1 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 678 (SМ6150-АС) | Sаmsung Ехynоs 1330 |
| Process technology | 11 nm | 5 nm |
| CPU | 4х 2.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А76, 4х 1.7 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 460) | 2х 2.4 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А78, 6х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2200 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 612 | ARM Mali-G68 MP2 |
| GPU cores | - | 2 |
| GPU frequency | 895 MHz | - |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB 6 GB | 4 GB 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 1999 MHz | 2266 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 64 GB 128 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.0 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.43 in 163.32 mm 16.33 cm | 6.66 in 169.16 mm 16.92 cm |
| Width | 2.69 in 68.44 mm 6.84 cm | 2.73 in 69.42 mm 6.94 cm |
| Height | 5.84 in 148.29 mm 14.83 cm | 6.07 in 154.26 mm 15.43 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.167:1 | 2.222:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi 157 ppcm | 395 ppi 155 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 85.17 % | 83.79 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Low blue light certified by SGS DotDisplay Typical brightness - 700 cd/m² Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m² 4500000:1 Reading mode 3.0 Sunlight mode 2.0 | 2.5D curved glass screen 90 Hz refresh rate |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope | Proximity Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Geomagnetic |
| Z-axis haptics Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX582 Exmor RS | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS BSI |
| Sensor format | 1/2" | - |
| Pixel size | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/1.79 | f/1.8 |
| Number of lenses | 6 | - |
| Flash type | LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 8000 x 6000 pixels 48 MP | 8190 x 6120 pixels 50.12 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Samsung S5KGM1 versions also available 1080p @ 60 fps 720p @ 960 fps Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) | - |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Pixel size | - | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm |
| Aperture | - | f/2.2 |
| Field of view | 118 ° | 120 ° |
| Image resolution | 8 MP | 5 MP |
Macro camera
Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.4 |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Depth-sensing camera
Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | - |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | - | CMOS BSI |
| Pixel size | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.45 | f/2 |
| Image resolution | 4544 x 2856 pixels 12.98 MP | 4544 x 2856 pixels 12.98 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock HDR Face detection | Face unlock HDR Face detection |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| Smart PA Hi-Res Audio 1216 linear speakers 1210 earpiece Dual microphones with active noise cancellation | - |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz 802.11аd | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz 802.11аd |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Features | A2DP EDR HID LE | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE ViLTE VoWiFi | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC |
| - | NFC is market-dependent |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC | AAC AMR FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WAV 3GA OGA AWB MID XMF MXMF IMY RTTTL RTX OTA |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP 3GPP2 AVI Flash Video MKV MP4 WebM M4V |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 6.6 A | 5 V / 5 A |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 1.045 W/kg | 0.131 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.389 W/kg | 0.673 W/kg |
| Head SAR (India) | 0.863 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (India) | 0.585 W/kg | - |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | India - Shadow Black Frost White Aqua Green Global - Onyx Gray Pebble White Lake Green | - |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |