Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/17/2024 7:44 PM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:55 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 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!

5 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
+128GB (118GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (100GB available)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4070 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+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	+3.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)85% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
AMOLED	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
386 PPI	vs	+416 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6.2"9% 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
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+25W39% 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	+1 slot (Single-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

20 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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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi Scorpio	Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon) SM-S921U1
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/25/2016	1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/2024
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)	70.6 x 147 millimeters (2.78 x 5.79 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 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 S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.9% (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	416 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	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 750 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1221951 (v9), 1697143 (v10) Geekbench: 5833 (v5), 6747 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
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)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	5000/1024 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"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@30/60/240fps HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
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 S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
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 S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
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, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
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 S24 (SM-S921U 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: Black, Gold, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min	• Colors: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S921U 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.23W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered