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Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 4S vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB) 17Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 4S X
6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/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!

Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)} 17 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)45%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.67"6%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 20MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4500 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+120W7 times
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.
vs15W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
128GB (103GB available)vs+128GB (115GB available)12%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
210 grams (7.35 ounces)vs+195 grams (6.83 ounces)8%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)15%
Thinner
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
395 PPIvs+522 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
ModelBlack Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Other model names黑鲨4S, Black Shark 4S (128GB+12GB RAM)Galaxy Note8 Duos SM-N950FD, Samsung Baikal
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)Brazil
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date10/16/2021, Announced: 10/13/20219/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.21 x 163.69 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight210 grams (7.35 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI522 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate144Hz60Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceJoy UI 12 / 13Grace UX UI

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 710538 (v9)
Geekbench: 3451 (v5.1)
AnTuTu: 262850 (v8)
Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4AF
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Mono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, White, Gundam
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
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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