Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2020 8:33 PM, updated: 10/26/2021 8:13 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M30s X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W20% 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.	vs	15W
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
386 PPI	vs	+403 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6.4"12% Larger screen
(back) 22.6MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP170% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4070 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

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

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.0 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Standard edition (64GB+4GB), Xiaomi Scorpio	Samsung Galaxy M30s SM-M307F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/25/2016	10/30/2019, Announced: 9/18/2019
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	420nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	5488x4112 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
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, 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 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Opal Black, Sapphire Blue, Pearl White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Galaxy M30s (SM-M307F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.492W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)