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

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

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6.47"
AMOLED

1080x2340

108
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5260
mAh

(Non removable)

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16Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 10 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!

Mi Note 10} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6.47"3%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(5 cameras) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 20MP + 2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+1/1.33" inches92%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 32MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5260 mAh59%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+30W100%
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
Not supportedvs+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
9.67 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)12%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels69%
Higher resolution screen
398 PPIvs+522 PPI31%
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
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps28%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
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.
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+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10
60Hz
16 million
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
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ModelXiaomi Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 10 M1910F4G (128GB+6GB 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 date11/11/2019, Announced: 11/6/20199/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth9.67 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)74.2 x 157.8 millimeters (2.92 x 6.21 in)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum 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 Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.47" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)398 PPI522 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features600nits[typ]
HDR10
Always-On Display
HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceMIUI 11 / 12Grace UX UI

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 213566 (v7), 256717 (v8)
Geekbench: 6737 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 262850 (v8)
Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 10Galaxy 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 / Upload800/150 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
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, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(5 cameras)
108 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.050mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF/LDAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP telephoto f/2.01.0µmPDAF/LDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µmLDAF
2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.33" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical 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@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution6528x4896 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 length26mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Mono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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 Mi Note 10Galaxy 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)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
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 Mi Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5260 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
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 Mi Note 10Galaxy 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: Midnight Black, Glacier White, Aurora Green
• 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 Note 10Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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