Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2018 12:58 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:13 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+201 grams (7.04 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+1440x2960 pixels69% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+514 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+6.4"1% Larger screen	vs	6.39"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP1% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage 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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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.

36 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

UFS 2.1

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

+29 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Note9 (Exynos) Dual-sim (6GB RAM), Samsung Crown	小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 M1810E5A
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018	11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)	74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	218 grams (7.63 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	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 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84% (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)	514 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 2.5D glass Always-On Display	600nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 2.5	MIUI 10 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (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-G72 MP18 (572MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8) Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (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 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB 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 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	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	1200/150 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	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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) 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, UMTS, 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) 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 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-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) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (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 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(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 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 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 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	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 SlimPort®	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 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	10W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	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, Copper, Purple, Blue • S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth) • Samsung Pay • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue • Mechanical pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)	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.)	0.381W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body)	feature not registered