Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2019 1:02 PM, updated: 5/2/2022 10:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

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!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	vs	29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 20MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)13% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
6.01"	vs	+6.3"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP26% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+25W39% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+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 / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
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Model	Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Other model names	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 6GB RAM), AWM-A0	Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N9700/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Latin America), China
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	11/10/2018	8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Display type	AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.01" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	430nits[typ] HDR8	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	600/50 Mbps	2000/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (2-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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
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