Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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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 | 161.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has greater height than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. |
Width | 74.8 mm | 77.3 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Depth | 8.6 mm | 9.05 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note8 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Weight | 195 g | 199 g | Samsung Galaxy Note8 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Body Colour | Deepsea blue | Gold maple | Midnight black | Daybreak purple | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.29 W/kg (body), 0.173 W/kg (head) | 0.937 W/kg (body), 0.592 W/kg (head), 1.981 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | 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 | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.3" | 6.53" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 521 ppi | 395 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better pixel density than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
Max Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
Display Features | Always-on display | Reading mode, night mode, Dot Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | |
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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 | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G71 MP20 | Mali-G57 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. |
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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 | - | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.2 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSD |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2" | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better camera sensor size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.79 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 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 | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Food mode | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has face detection. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
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 |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.25 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Wide selfie mode | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has face detection. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | 1320 minutes | - | |
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 |
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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 10 | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 12 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 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 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42 | |
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 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n79 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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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 | AAC, LDAC, LHDC | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Acoustic Overload Point | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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Phone Functions | 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, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, infrared (IR) sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader, eye scan | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX | Infrared remote control, linear motor, WriteBooster technology, Host Performance Booster (HPB) technology |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T |
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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, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification |