Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)

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

11/3/2018 10:30 PM, updated: 3/17/2020 10:17 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note X Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (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!

26 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (110GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner	vs	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+1080x2280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+403 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	285 PPI
+6.26"18% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)37% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3350 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Other model names	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina	Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000B, Galaxy Note 1 N7100
Country or region available	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2018	10/28/2011
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)	82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.26" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	285 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	13.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	820 hours (34.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.34W/kg (head)