Xiaomi vs realme vs samsung: which brand and mid-range mobile suit me

The throne of the mid-range mobile gets very interesting. 2019 has been the year of Xiaomi, bestsellers in the price range of 100 to 400 euros with mobiles such as the Xiaomi Mi A3 and Redmi Note 8 taking the top positions in online stores such as Amazon. What will become of the Chinese brand in 2020? If we return to fix our eyes on the list of the 10 best-selling mobile phones, we will find a new protagonist in this fast-paced thriller: the Realme brand has managed to put its Realme X20 Pro among the best sellers of the moment. And these two brands can be joined by Samsung, which learned this year that a strengthened mid-range is synonymous with success with the creation of the A range.

Perhaps the reader, at the moment, is thinking of acquiring a new mid-range telephone and does not know which to choose, especially now that the offer has diversified. What to do, bet on the obvious and buy a Xiaomi, trust a solvent brand with a long history like Samsung, or venture into the unknown and jump for the new brand that is coming to take it all away? In this special we are going to try to solve this complicated ballot for you, highlighting the pros and cons of a terminal of each brand, putting the price cap of 300 euros. In this way, the user will be able to choose in a simpler way which mobile is the one that most interests them according to their needs.

Xiaomi, Samsung or Realme, which mid-range suits me best?

Xiaomi Mi 9T, retractable selfie camera and infinity screen

Xiaomi Mi 9T, the all screen with retractable camera, is a balanced terminal that offers a lot for little money. At the moment we can find it in the Amazon store for 270 euros. It has several strengths that we will discuss below, classified in different points.

• A 6.39-inch screen and Full HD resolution that covers the front of the terminal without notch or notch. The panel is also AMOLED, so the blacks are purer and their colors more vivid.
• Triple camera that includes, in addition to the 48 megapixel main lens, a 13 megapixel ultra wide angle and a 2x telephoto lens. The selfie camera is the most innovative section of this terminal as it is housed inside the mobile, emerging when it is activated. In this way, it leaves the front panel free of notches or notches that cloud the multimedia viewing experience.
• Snapdragon 730 processor built in 8 nanometers accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and two storage sizes to choose from, 64 GB and 128 GB. The choice has to be made with caution, since this terminal does not have a slot to increase the space via microSD card.
• A 4,000 mAh battery and 18W fast charge. Android 9 operating system version.
• NFC connectivity for mobile payments, dual WiFi, 4G, GPS, Bluetooth, USB Type C, FM radio and fingerprint sensor under the screen

What type of audience is this terminal aimed at?

If you have an innovative spirit and give great importance to multimedia content over other aspects (MIUI could be better optimized in relation to autonomy, for example, and night photos are not the strength of this terminal), this Xiaomi Mi 9T can be a good choice. You should keep in mind, however, that the 270 euro model is the 64 GB of storage, and it may fall short for many users.

Samsung Galaxy A50, Samsung guarantee for a mid-range to consider

In March of this year, the Samsung Galaxy A50 appeared, a member of an avalanche of terminals with which the Korean brand put an end to its disputed role in the mid-range sector. These are the strengths of a terminal that, at the time of writing, could be found in the Amazon store at a price of 260 euros.

• 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen and Full HD + resolution, delivering 403 pixels per inch. The screen has an upper notch to house the front camera. And it is protected with Gorilla Glass 3 from possible scratches.
• We have a triple sensor for the main camera although only two of them take pictures, leaving a third sensor to measure depth and deliver an improved portrait mode. The two remaining sensors are made up of a 25 megapixel main with a focal aperture of 1.7 and an ultra-wide angle with a focal aperture of 2.2. As for the selfie camera, we find a 25 megapixel lens and a focal aperture of 2.0.
• Exynos 9610 processor built in 10 nanometers and accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, being able to expand it to 1 TB more thanks to the insertion of microSD cards.
• 4,000 mAh battery and 15W fast charge. Android 9 operating system version.
• NFC connectivity for mobile payments, Dual WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB Type C connectivity and fingerprint sensor under the screen

What type of audience is this terminal aimed at?

If you feel comfortable with the guarantee of a solvent brand like Samsung, among whose strengths the photographic section is always found, this may be your terminal. However, you have to bear in mind that the result of Snapdragon processors is superior to that offered by other chips such as Samsung's Exynos.

Realme X2, an off-road mid-range

And the last in discord is also the last to appear in our lives. And from a brand with little experience. It is about Realme, owned by OPPO, which comes to bring down prices and make it difficult for Xiaomi. With the new Realme X2, released in September 2019, the user will be able to enjoy the following.

• A super AMOLED screen of 6.4 inches and Full HD + resolution that throws a density of 403 pixels per inch. This panel occupies 84.3 of the front and is protected with Gorilla Glass 5.
• Quadruple camera with 64 megapixel main lens, 8 megapixel ultra wide angle, 2 megapixel macro camera and depth sensor to enhance portrait mode with 2 megapixels. 32 megapixel selfie camera.
• Snapdragon 730g processor accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. You cannot increase the capacity using microSD cards.
• 4,000 mAh battery with 30W fast charge. Android 9 operating system.
• NFC connectivity, FM radio, USB Type C, WiFi, 4G, GPS, Bluetooth and fingerprint sensor under the screen

This Realme X20 can be yours at the price of 280 euros on Amazon.

What type of audience is this terminal aimed at?

For those who want more power and processor and no less than four cameras for a price of less than 300 euros. It is the riskiest bet, due to the youngness of the brand. The user who likes to try new terminals and does not fear the risk will favor this new Realme X2.