Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.81"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
108
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2280
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB)
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18 Advantages 
12 Advantages | 24 Common items in both devices |
| 256GB (230GB available) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| HDR10+ |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 2000 Mbps |
| +17 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| Model | Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Mi 11 (back glass version) + 12GB RAM | Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970F Single-Sim (Exynos) |
| Country or region available |  China |  (Europe) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 1/1/2021, Announced: 12/28/2020 | 8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019 |
| Depth | 8.06 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.47 in) | 71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in) |
| Weight | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 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 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.81" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2280 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 1500nits[peak] HDR10+ | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9825 (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (754MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 347082 (v7) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/150 Mbps | 2000/150 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (Bands [waiting]) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.41/5.0"1.12µm | (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 | 12000x9000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.33" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital 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 | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 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 | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.4" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| 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 | Not supported |
| 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 Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| 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 reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) 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 Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4600 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 55W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging | 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 Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| 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: Black, White, Blue, Purple, Khaki • MIUI 12.5 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Harman Kardon sound | • Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.85W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.209W/kg (head), 1.523W/kg (body) |