Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S8Samsung Galaxy S8Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950F
Xiaomi Mi Note 10Xiaomi Mi Note 10Global · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950F
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Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.9Design & Materials 7.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.3Performance & Hardware 5.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera 7.9Camera
Connectivity score 7.3 Connectivity 7.1 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 8.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
194 reviews
9.2
79 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Specs Samsung Galaxy S8 prices Samsung Galaxy S8
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950F 		Xiaomi Mi Note 10 prices Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.8" 6.47"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 87% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 68.1 mm
148.9 mm
8.0 mm 		74.2 mm
157.8 mm
9.7 mm
Weight 155 g 208 g
Micro Exynos 8895
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 730G
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 202.256
v7 		264.493
v8
Battery 3000 mAh 5260 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.69
Bright S5KHMX
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases -- Mi CC 9 Pro, M1910F4S

Release Date
Release date March 2017,
7 years ago 		November 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S8
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S8
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Size
68.1 mm • 148.9 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.2 mm • 157.8 mm • 9.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 155 g 208 g
Usable surface 84 % 87 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.8" 6.47"
Type Super AMOLED • HDR 10 AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 570 Pixels per inch 398 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 430 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 600 cd/m²
  • 400000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 4D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.4
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.4
Is it comfortable?
9.1
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
9.0
Number of reviews
194 reviews
79 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
CPU 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 2x Kryo 470 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 470 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP20 Qualcomm Adreno 618

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
202.256
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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264.493
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
  • Hi-Res Audio

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
8.5
Number of reviews
194 reviews
79 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 108 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2L2 Samsung Bright S5KHMX
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.69
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/1.33"
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
20 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX350 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K2L7
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.6"
4
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV08A10
Type
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/4.4"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quintuple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3H7 Samsung S5KGD1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.22 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
88
Mobile
88
Photo
88
Video
121
Mobile
130
Photo
102
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
8.5
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
9.3
Number of reviews
194 reviews
79 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.315 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body 		1.107 W/Kg on head
1.392 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.370 W/Kg on head
0.750 W/Kg on body 		1.190 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.1
8.9
Number of reviews
194 reviews
79 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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5260 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 16%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
194 reviews
79 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
194 reviews
79 reviews
Prices
From $ 160 --
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