Samsung recently launched its latest mid-ranger in the market: Samsung Galaxy A71. It offers well-balanced specifications at a non-expensive price, but is it really the best alternative for people with that budget? In the same price range, you can also find a few so-called flagship killers. We are talking especially about Realme X2 Pro and Redmi K20 Pro, also known in Europe as the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. This comparison will help you understand whether or not it is worth considering the new Samsung Galaxy A71 for a purchase.
Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
| Oppo Realme X2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A71 | Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 161 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm, 199 grams | 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm, 179 grams | 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, 191 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 20:9 ratio, Super AMOLED | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 393 ppi, Super AMOLED | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD card slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, Color OS | Android 10, One UI | Android 9 Pie, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.5 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.2 32 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 13 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh Fast charging 50W with SuperVOOC Flash Charge |
4500 mAh, fast charging 25W | 4000 mAh, Fast Charging 27W with Quick Charge 4+ |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
While Realme X2 Pro does not offer the most impressive design out there, Samsung Galaxy A71 and Redmi K20 Pro look very interesting. The former has a much thinner profile, as well as a punch-hole display minimizing the bezels without the need for a notch. The latter is thicker but it has narrow bezels with no notch and no holes thanks to its motorized pop-up camera. Samsung Galaxy A71’s body consists of a glass back and a plastic frame, while Redmi K20 Pro has a glass back and an aluminum frame, just like the Realme X2 Pro. Which one do you prefer?
Display
If you need the most advanced display, go for the Realme X2 Pro without thinking twice. First of all, it is the only with a 90 Hz refresh rate, so it provides a smoother viewing experience and better gaming experience. It even delivers a higher image quality thanks to HDR10+ and full DCI P3 coverage. It comes with a notch, but it is definitely a better panel. Right after, we got the Redmi K20 Pro with an HDR10-compliant display and a full DCI P3 coverage. But in each case, you get a pretty nice AMOLED panel with an in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
Both Redmi K20 Pro and Realme X2 Pro are flagship killers, so they are superior to Samsung Galaxy A71. Realme X2 Pro is the fastest and most powerful one since it is fueled by a better Snapdragon 855+ chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. Some may actually like the software of the Redmi K20 Pro more, but due to its lower-end Snapdragon 855 chipset, it is less performing (but still a flagship). Samsung Galaxy A71 is just a mid-ranger, so you should not go for it if you need the highest performance. But it is the only with Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
Unfortunately, we still had no chance to test it, but on the paper, Samsung Galaxy A71 seems to offer the most convincing camera department. We are talking about a quad camera with a 64 MP main sensor, a 12 MP ultrawide lens, a 5 MP dedicated macro camera and a 5 MP depth sensor. Even the front camera is great with its 32 MP resolution.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy A71 wins the battery life comparison thanks to a bigger 4500 mAh unit, but Realme X2 Pro offers the fastest charging technology with a power of 50W.
Price
Samsung Galaxy A71 will hit the global market with aa €469/$516 price tag, Realme X2 Pro starts from €399/$440 and Redmi K20 Pro is available for about €350/$385 thanks to online street prices. In my opinion, Realme X2 Pro is the most awesome device of this trio since it has better hardware and display which you can not often find on a device sold for less than €400. But Samsung Galaxy A71 has a better camera and a longer lasting battery, while Redmi K20 Pro offers a slightly higher value for money due to its more affordable price.
Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
PROs
- Great performance
- Very affordable price
- Amazing design
- Nice display
CONS
- Nothing particular
Samsung Galaxy A71
PROs
- Amazing cameras
- Bigger battery
- Punch-hole display
- Micro SD dedicated slot
CONS
- Lower-end chipset
Oppo Realme X2 Pro
PROs
- Best display
- Best hardware
- Fastest charging
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- Nothing particular
