Redmi K20 v/s Samsung Galaxy A50: Which one is better?
The newly launched Redmi K20 comes as a watered-down variant of the K20 Pro with the same premium design and hardware. However, with a mid-level chipset, the handset tries to reach a more affordable price tag than its flagship Pro sibling. And at Rs. 20,000 mark, the Redmi K20 takes on Samsung's feature-rich Galaxy A50. But, which one is better? Here's our specs-wise comparison.
Redmi K20 v/s Galaxy A50: At a glance
The Galaxy A50 features an edge-to-edge display with a U-shaped cut-out, slim bottom bezel, and a 3D design on the plastic casing. In comparison, the Redmi K20 flaunts an all-screen design look achieved by opting for a pop-up camera over display punch holes or notches. Further, it has a premium all-glass body and a unique gradient design on the back. Winner: Redmi K20.
All about the screen
The Galaxy A50 comes with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with a Full-HD+ (2340x1080 pixels) resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. On the other hand, the Redmi K20 sports a similar 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution of 2340x1080 pixels and HDR support. However, the Xiaomi handset boasts of a higher screen-to-body ratio, thanks to its notch-less, hole-less design. Winner: Redmi K20.
For the shutterbugs
On the imaging front, the Redmi K20 comes with a triple-lens array featuring a 48MP (f/1.75) main sensor, a 13MP (f/2.4) wide-angle sensor, and another 8MP (f/2.4) telephone sensor with 2x optical zoom. The Galaxy A50 also has a similar setup but with a 25MP (f/1.7) main lens, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP (f/2.2) lens for depth. Winner: Redmi K20.
For the love of selfies
The Galaxy A50 offers a 25MP front camera with an f/2.0 aperture whereas the Redmi K20 comes with a 20MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper. Winner: Samsung Galaxy A50 for its superior camera.
All the important stuff
The Redmi K20 is backed by an all-new 8nm Snapdragon 730 chipset, paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. The Galaxy A50 is backed by a 10nm octa-core Exynos 9610 chipset, coupled with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable upto 512GB). Winner: Redmi K20 for its superior chipset.
From battery to biometrics
Both handsets pack a 4,000mAh battery but the Galaxy A50 supports 15W fast charging while the Redmi K20 comes with slighter faster 18W charging. Further, both the Galaxy A50 and Redmi K20 come with in-display fingerprint sensors and runs on forked versions of Android Pie OS. However, the Redmi K20 has advantages of Hi-Res audio and Hi-Fi sound quality. Winner: Redmi K20.
Pricing: The key factor
With the latest price revision, the Samsung Galaxy A50 4GB/64GB variant now costs Rs. 18,490 (earlier price: Rs. 19,990), while the 6GB/128GB model is retailing at Rs. 21,490 (earlier price: Rs. 22,990). In comparison, Redmi K20 is priced at Rs. 21,999 for the 6GB RAM/64GB configuration and Rs. 23,999 for the 6GB/128GB option.
How things stack up!
The Galaxy A50 is a good package of modern design and dependable performance but it trails on almost all fronts when compared to the recently announced Redmi K20. Though the Xiaomi handset is slightly more expensive than the Galaxy A50, the former offers a better design and display, a much superior processor, and definitely more capable cameras. Winner: Redmi K20.
