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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8 X Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) 30Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.22"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
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!

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N) vs Redmi 8 (32GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (53GB available)152%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+522 PPI93%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+6.3"1%
Larger screen
vs6.22"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP73%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsP2i certified
195 grams (6.83 ounces)vs+188 grams (6.58 ounces)4%
Lighter
3300 mAhvs+5000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB 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
1/2.55" inches
Android 9.0 Pie
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note8 N950N (LGU+/KT/SK Telecom), Samsung BaikalXiaomi Redmi 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/201710/1/2019
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)75.4 x 156.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.16 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.3" inches6.22" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)522 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User InterfaceGrace UX UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
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)Redmi 8 (32GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (53GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
M1908C3IC version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
MZB8255IN version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4
VoLTE
M1908C3IC version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
MZB8255IN version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MP irisscanner
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/384kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
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)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours28 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Green
• MIUI 9

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950N)Redmi 8 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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