Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)
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23 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4X |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Note8 N950F Single-Sim, Samsung Baikal | Redmi Note 11S 4G (2201117SY) Global NFC |
Country or region available | (Europe), Australia | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017 | 2/9/2022, Announced: 1/26/2022 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) | 73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in) |
Weight | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) | 179 grams (6.27 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 6.43" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 522 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | HDR10 Always-On Display | 700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] DCI-P3 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 |
User Interface | Grace UX UI | MIUI 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz) | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 251201 (v8), 308741 (v9) Geekbench: 1873 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 400/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/1.52" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | 33W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Graphite Gray, Pearl White, Twilight Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) | Redmi Note 11S (NFC 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.59W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body) |