Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note9 and Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro. 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 Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N960F/DS | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 161.9 mm | 163.3 mm | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Width | 76.4 mm | 75.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater width than Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro. |
Depth | 8.8 mm | 8.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Weight | 201 g | 219 g | Samsung Galaxy Note9 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Body Colour | Cobalt blue | Metallic copper | Deep black | Ocean blue | Midnight black | Lavender purple | Cyber grey | Neon blue | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.509 W/kg (body), 0.381 W/kg (head), 2.24 W/kg (limb) | - | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
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 | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.4" | 6.67" | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro. |
Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 516 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
Max Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 5000000:1 | |
HDR | - | Yes | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | 180Hz sampling rate |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 9 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
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Processor Number | 9810 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
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-G72 MP18 | Qualcomm ADRENO 650 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | 108.9 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 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 POCO F2 Pro has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/1.7" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better camera sensor size than Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro. |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX686 sensor | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | F/1.89 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Pixel Size | - | 1.6 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Portraits, Flowers, Indoor scenes, Animals, Landscapes, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Sunrises and sunsets, Watersides, Street scenes, Night scenes, Waterfalls, Snow, Birds, Backlit, Text, Disney AR Emoji | Burst mode, Panorama, Pro mode, low-light shots, Watermark mode, portrait mode, Bokeh Mode, AI Beautify, Portrait mode with background blurring, Portrait, Documents, AI smart slimming, Levelling, Night Mode 2.0, Ultra Wide Angle Edge Distortion Correction | |
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 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) 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, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 30fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel, background blur, Scene Optimiser, Eye blink, Motion blur, Lens smudge, Backlit, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video | 4-in-1 Super Pixel |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
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. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | AF (3cm-7cm) |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.75 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Front Camera Design | - | Pop-up | |
Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, Bokeh effect | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | Timer mode, selfie panorama, AI portrait mode, AI makeup, AI Beautify 4.0 | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro 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) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection | Self-timer |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 4700 mAh | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+, Power Delivery 3.0 | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | 1740 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1740 min Active online usage (3G): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (audio): up to 59 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 95 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs |
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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 10 | |
User Interface | - | MIUI for POCO | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Google Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X | |
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 | |
5G NR Band | - | N77, n78 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, M4A, apt-X, DSF, LDAC, AWB, apt-X HD, LHDC | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 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, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, linear acceleration sensor, flicker sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Security Technology | - | IR face unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Face recognition, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Smart Performance Adjuster, Dual Audio, water-carbon cooling system, S Pen remote function | Wi-Fi Miracast, MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology, LiquidCool Technology |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, headset (tuned by AKG) | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 33W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | TUV Rheinland Full Care Display Certification | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |