Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 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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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
12
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS)
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30 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4X |
UFS 2.1 |
Super AMOLED |
60Hz |
16 million |
Digital and optical zoom |
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Note8 Dual-Sim SM-N950FD, Samsung Baikal | 小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 M1810E5A |
Country or region available | (Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Brazil | (Global, International), China |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017 | 11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) | 74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in) |
Weight | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) | 218 grams (7.63 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 6.39" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 522 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 Always-On Display | 600nits[typ] HDR8 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
User Interface | Grace UX UI | MIUI 10 / 12 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8) Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1) GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 600/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 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 Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical 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 | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner | (dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5656x4224 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
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/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
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 | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
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, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
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 (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 3200 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | 10W Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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: Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue • Mechanical pop-up front camera |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS) | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |