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Schmidt hammer test accuracy

In determining if concrete strength, Can Schmidt hammer test be adopted as an alternative to compressive strength test?

The Schmidt hammer test is based on the elastic rebound of hammer which presses on concrete surface and it's measure the surface hardness of concrete surface NOT the strength of concrete

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