Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/16/2021 6:00 PM, updated: 12/19/2022 4:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2340

108
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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!

20 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (115GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.67"6% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 8MP + 20MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+1/1.33" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 20MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G 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	vs	3300 mAh
+50W2 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.	vs	15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+195 grams (6.83 ounces)7% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)5% Thinner
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels69% Higher resolution screen
386 PPI	vs	+522 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G M2001J1G (256GB + 12GB RAM)	Galaxy Note8 Duos SM-N950FD, Samsung Baikal
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	2/13/2020	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	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 Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	522 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+	HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	Grace UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz 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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	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 network	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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 network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.050mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP telephoto f/2.01.0µmPDAFOIS3.7x-optical-zoom5x-hybrid-zoom 20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µm	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Triple LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.33" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: 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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz
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, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
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	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	50W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	30W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
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: Alpine White, Solstice Grey • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Dual stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Google Pay	• 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 Mi 10 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered