Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
Performance
93.088.7
Camera
96.795.8
Display
86.883.7
Battery
87.286.3
Build
81.681.8
Connectivity
84.067.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
78.569.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 6 on both front and back, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 uses a ceramic back, which is also high-quality but heavier.
- In terms of display, the Note10 5G has a slightly larger 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen with HDR10+ support, compared to the 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display on the Mi Mix 3.
- Performance-wise, the Note10 5G is powered by the more advanced Exynos 9825 or Snapdragon 855, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 845 in the Mi Mix 3.
- Both phones have dual rear cameras with OIS, but the Note10 5G includes an ultrawide lens and superior video recording options.
- The Note10 5G has a 3500mAh battery with faster charging at 25W, while the Mi Mix 3 has a 3200mAh battery and charges at 18W.
- Both run on Android 9.0 with upgrade paths, but the Note10 5G features One UI, which is generally regarded as more user-friendly than MIUI 12 on the Mi Mix 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N971U (USA); SM-N971N (South Korea)
Also available with 5G
Display
Size
6.3"
6.39"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Super AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China
Adreno 630
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 10GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video
12 MP (wide), f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.012W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
18W wired, QC410W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
157.9 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
168 g
218 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura Red
Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black, Forbidden City Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.45 W/kg (head) 1.57 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

