Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 6:45 PM, updated: 12/24/2021 4:38 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+195 grams (6.83 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2960 pixels83% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+522 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	350 PPI
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP42% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
64GB (53GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
6.3"	vs	+6.9"10% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
3300 mAh	vs	+5500 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

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

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Android 9.0 Pie

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Note8 N950N (LGU+/KT/SK Telecom), Samsung Baikal	小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 6GB RAM M1804E4A, M1804E4C
Country or region available	South Korea	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017	7/1/2018
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)	87.4 x 176.15 millimeters (3.44 x 6.94 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
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-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	522 PPI	350 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	Grace UX UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
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 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	300/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 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, 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	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
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	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	Not 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-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
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 Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
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: Black, Champagne Gold, Blue • MIUI 9.5 • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered