Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10e vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2280
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
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23 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (111GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S10E (Exynos) G970F/Dual-Sim 6GB RAM | Mi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH |
| Country or region available |     (Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 3/8/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019 | 9/26/2019 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 69.9 x 142.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.6 in) | 75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in) |
| Weight | 150 grams (5.25 ounces) | 190 grams (6.65 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 | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.8" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2280 pixels (19:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 435 PPI | 409 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| 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 (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/316 Mbps | 600/150 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 | M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat12/13 VoLTE M1908C3JG version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 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, UMTS, 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 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital 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 | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| 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) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 18W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| 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: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • Colors: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue • MIUI 10 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.557W/kg (head), 0.703W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.582W/kg (head), 1.575W/kg (body) | feature not registered |