Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-N970U1 -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 151 mm 161.35 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Width 71.8 mm 76.4 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Depth 7.9 mm 8.79 mm Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Weight 168 g 199.8 g Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Body Colour Aura white Pearl white | Forest green | Mineral grey
Body Material - Curved 3D glass, Gorilla glass 5
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof Dustproof, splashproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes - Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) is waterproof.
IP rating IP68 -
SAR Value 1.59 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.02 W/kg (wireless router), 0.95 W/kg (body), 0.34 W/kg (head) 1.466 W/kg (body), 0.997 W/kg (head), 3.102 W/kg (limb)
Connector Type USB Type-C USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details - Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Display Type OLED display -
Display Technology Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED -
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.3" 6.53" Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2280 x 1080 pixels 2340 x 1080 pixels Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Display Format Full HD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 401 ppi -
Max Brightness 1200 cd/m² 500 cd/m² Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better display brightness than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Contrast Ratio 2000000:1 1500:1 Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
HDR Yes Yes Both phones have HDR.
HDR Technology HDR10+ -
Display Enhancement Technology - Sunshine 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, 256 ranks adjustable Reading mode
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass), fingerprint-resistant coating, oil protective coating
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Processor Type (CPU) - MediaTek Helio G90T
Clock Speed 2.8 GHz 2.05 GHz Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) - ARM Mali-G76 MC4
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
RAM 8 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 256 GB 64 GB Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
User Memory 223.4 GB -
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3 4
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel 64 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Sensor Size - 1/1.7"
Sensor Type - CMOS
Lens Type Ultra wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture F/2.2 F/1.89 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Field of View (FoV) 123 degree(s) 79 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has larger lens field of view than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Pixel Size 1 μm 0.8 μm Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has larger camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Optical Zoom 2x -
Digital Zoom 10x 10x Both phones have the same digital zoom.
Special Effects HDR, Grid Line -
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 Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, 3D Portrait Lighting, AI Beautify, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Ultra nightscape mode, Level display, Custom watermark, AI Skyscaping
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Face detection Both phones have face detection.
Light Source LED flash Single tone LED flash
Still Image Resolutions - 9248 x 6936
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, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 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 Contrast Auto-Focus, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI high resolution photos, Portrait mode background blur adjustment, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, AI Quad camera, Tilt-shift
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Wide-angle lens Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/1.5 and f/2.4 F/2.2 Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Field of View (2nd Camera) 77 degree(s) 120 degree(s) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1.4 μm 1.12 μm Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has larger second camera pixel size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Camera Features (2nd Camera) OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF -
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel 2 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has higher resolution third camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Telephoto lens Ultra-macro lens
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.1 -
Field of View (3rd Camera) 45 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) 1 μm 1.75 μm Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has optical stabilisation of the third camera.
Camera Features (3rd Camera) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) -
FOURTH CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) - 2 Megapixel
Pixel Size (4th Camera) - 1.75 μm
Camera Functions (4th Camera) - Depth camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 10 Megapixel 20 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 F/2.0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Field of View (Front) 80 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (Front) - 0.9 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 Panoramic selfies, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Face recognition Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has face detection.
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection, Dual Pixel AF AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection, camera display brightness correction
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3500 mAh 4500 mAh Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked).
Fast Charging Technology Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 - Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has fast charging technology.
Recharge Time (Charging Time) - 2 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes - Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare -
Talk Time 2280 minutes -
Run Time Details Talk (4G): up to 2280 min
Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 60 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs
Gaming: up to 10 hrs
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie -
User Interface One UI MIUI 10
Intelligent Assistant Bixby -
Payment Technology Samsung Pay Google Pay
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X 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 14, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, 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 700 PS, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.0
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, 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 WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), MP4, M4V
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 MKV, XviD
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound -
Audio Amplifier - Smart PA
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
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
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, vibration sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, HD Voice, 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, LiquidCool Technology, MI Turbo, GAME Turbo 2.0
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 18W charger
Compliant Standards VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification TUV Rheinland
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m -
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