In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Xiaomi Redmi 8. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N970F/DS | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 151 mm | 156.5 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 8 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note10. |
Width | 71.8 mm | 75.4 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 8 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note10. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 9.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note10 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note10. |
Weight | 168 g | - | |
Body Colour | Aura glow | Aura black | Sapphire blue | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note10 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.523 W/kg (body), 0.209 W/kg (head) | 1.48 W/kg (body), 0.231 W/kg (head), 2.23 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.3" | 6.22" | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2280 x 1080 pixels | 1520 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 270 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better pixel density than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19:9 | |
Max Brightness | 1200 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better display brightness than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | 2000000:1 | 1500:1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Sunlight mode | |
Display Features | Edge Screen, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting | Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, Dot Drop display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | 2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 505 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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RAM | 8 GB | LPDDR3 SDRAM - 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
User Memory | 224.6 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
Lens Type | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | - | |
Field of View (FoV) | 123 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1 μm | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Night, Mountain | AI portrait mode, Landscapes, Night scenes, AI Beautify 4.0 | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Quick Measure, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K UHD, Zoom-In Mic | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), AI Dual camera, AI scene detection |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | - | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 77 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.1 | - | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 45 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 8. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10. |
Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | HDR | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video | AI portrait mode, AI Beautify 4.0 | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi 8 has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection, Dual Pixel AF | Self-timer |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 8 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note10. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 2.2 hour(s) | |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note10 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
Standby Time | - | 625 hours | |
Talk Time | 1440 minutes | 1680 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi 8 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note10. |
Run Time Details | Talk (4G): up to 1440 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 50 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 17 hrs |
Standby: up to 625 hrs Playback (audio): up to 180.5 hrs Talk: up to 1680 min Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Navigation: up to 16.5 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | - | |
User Interface | One UI | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1900 GSM, 2100 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note10 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, APE (Monkey's Audio), AMR-WB, AMR-NB | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | MKV, MPEG-4, MPEG4-ASP, MPEG-4 SP, H.264 BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Large speaker box |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, distance sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, S Pen remote function, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP | Infrared remote control, notification LED, AI face unlock |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note10 | Xiaomi Redmi 8 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, TPU case, 10W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |