Samsung Galaxy Note9
#505
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
#1074Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note9
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
Performance
87.583.5
Camera
96.597.4
Display
83.383.7
Battery
88.727.1
Build
95.281.8
Connectivity
73.982.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
75.763.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note9 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels, compared to the 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, which has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Note9 is powered by either the Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845, while the Mi Mix 3 5G utilizes the newer Snapdragon 855, offering improved efficiency.
- Both devices have dual 12 MP rear cameras with optical image stabilization, but the Note9 supports 4K video recording at 60fps, whereas the Mi Mix 3 5G is limited to 30fps at that resolution.
- The Note9 has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3800 mAh battery in the Mi Mix 3 5G, although the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- In terms of software, the Note9 runs on Android 8.1 with One UI, while the Mi Mix 3 5G operates on Android 9.0 with MIUI 12, reflecting a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is notable in the Mi Mix 3 5G, which features a ceramic back, while the Note9 has a glass back, with both devices utilizing aluminum frames.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note9
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
General
Release Date
2018, August 24
2019
Announced
2018, August 09
2019
Description
SM-N960F/DS (Global); SM-N960U (USA); SM-N9600/DS (LATAM, Brazil, China)
Also available with 4G/LTE only
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
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 SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 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 (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash, HDR
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@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
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 9.4 mm (6.22 x 2.94 x 0.37 in)
Weight
201 g
225 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), ceramic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
Metallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Pure White, Alpine White
Sapphire Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.29 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
1.56 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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, LE, aptX HD
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
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass