Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Samsung Wave phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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3.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
256MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB)
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28 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 16 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Capacitive |
| +9 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Wave (GT-S8500) |
| Other model names | Redmi Note 11 4G (2201117TG, 2201117TI, 2201117TY, 2201117T) | Samsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 2/9/2022, Announced: 1/26/2022 | 4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in) | 56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in) |
| Weight | 179 grams (6.27 ounces) | 118 grams (4.13 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.43" inches | 3.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 480x800 pixels (5:3) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 283 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] DCI-P3 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Bada 1.0 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Bada 2.0 |
| User Interface | MIUI 13 | TouchWiz 3.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm) | 32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | PowerVR SGX540 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 228044 (v8), 244526 (v9) Geekbench: 1662 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.8fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 256MB LPDDR |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 3.6/2 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 900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.64µm 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 |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
| Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | 3.5mm (same audio output) |
| 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 7 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 550 hours (22.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Graphite, Pearl White, Star Blue, Twilight Blue | • Colors: Ebony Gray • 1GB microSD • mDNIe technology • Samsung Voice & Motion UI • DNSe • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.97W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.6W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) | 0.99W/kg (head) |