Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N950F/DS | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 162.5 mm | 165.75 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Width | 74.8 mm | 76.68 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Depth | 8.6 mm | 8.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Weight | 195 g | 209 g | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Body Colour | Midnight black | Interstellar grey | Tropical green | |
Body Material | - | Curved 3D glass, Gorilla glass 5 | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.29 W/kg (body), 0.173 W/kg (head) | 2.07 W/kg (limb), 1.021 W/kg (body), 0.662 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | Ultra-linear speaker | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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 (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.3" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 521 ppi | - | |
Max Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
Display Features | Always-on display | Reading mode 2.0, Dot Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
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Processor Number | 8895 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
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) | Mali-G71 MP20 | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | 6 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 64 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | 51.2 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/1.72" | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better camera sensor size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.89 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | 6-element | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 79.8 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | HDR, Kaleidoscope | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Food mode | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Documents, Beautify, Levelling, Cinematic portraits | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 8000 x 6000 | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 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) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation) | 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, Portrait mode with background blurring, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, AI Quad camera, Steady handheld night photography, full screen frame, AI watermark |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 119 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | 5-piece lens |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/5" | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | AF (2cm-10cm) |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (4th Camera) | - | 1/5" | |
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | 1/3.06" | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better front camera sensor size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.48 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 82.4 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Wide selfie mode | Panoramic selfies, AI portrait mode, AI Beautify, Slo-mo Selfie | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Camera Features (Front) | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | AI scene detection, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 5020 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | 1320 minutes | 1980 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1320 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 47 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 74 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs |
Talk: up to 1980 min Gaming: up to 13 hrs Playback (Music): up to 147 hrs Navigation: up to 16 hrs |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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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 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 10 | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 11 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Google Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 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 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
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, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | 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 Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio) | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, XviD, M4V, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Acoustic Overload Point | - | |
Audio Amplifier | - | Smart PA |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, distance sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, In-screen ambient light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader, eye scan | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX | Infrared remote control, AI face unlock, Qualcomm 5th generation AI Engine, Z-axis linear vibration motor |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, AKG headphones, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 33W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification |