Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 3:10 AM, updated: 3/17/2024 11:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)

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!

3 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (118GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)85% More internal storage for applications and files
AMOLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
386 PPI	vs	+390 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6.6"16% Larger screen
(back) 22.6MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches67% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 12MP50% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4070 mAh	vs	+4700 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+45W150% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] 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.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage 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

16 Common items in both devices

7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)

16 million

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi Scorpio	Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/25/2016	2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	76.2 x 157.8 millimeters (3 x 6.21 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	390 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1234088 (v9) Geekbench: 5073 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
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) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 Global edition: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) Premium edition: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 ()
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
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, SA/NSA, Sub6
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 ()
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution	5488x4112 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
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, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	4700 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W 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 Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
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, Gold, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min	• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.83W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.766W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)