Samsung Galaxy Note9
#1315
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
#1316Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note9
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
50.950.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
64.864.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note9 features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 utilizes a ceramic back, giving it a premium feel.
- In terms of display, the Note9 has a slightly larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels compared to the Mi Mix 3's 6.39-inch display at 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the Note9 offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Camera-wise, both phones have dual 12 MP setups with optical image stabilization, although the Note9 has a wider aperture on its primary lens.
- The Note9's battery capacity is 4000 mAh, significantly larger than the Mi Mix 3's 3200 mAh, which may lead to better longevity.
- Finally, the Note9 runs on Android 8.1 with One UI, while the Mi Mix 3 operates on Android 9.0 with MIUI, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note9
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
General
Release Date
2018, August 24
2018
Announced
2018, August 09
2018
Description
SM-N960F/DS (Global); SM-N960U (USA); SM-N9600/DS (LATAM, Brazil, China)
Also available with 5G
Display
Size
6.4"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~516 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
Adreno 630
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 10GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 MP (wide), f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@60fps (no OIS/EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wired, QC410W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
157.9 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
201 g
218 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Pure White, Alpine White
Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black, Forbidden City Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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)
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No