Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 79 | 83 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2020-04-07 | 2017-09-15 |
| 6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches | 6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches |
| 7.37 ounces | 6.88 ounces |
| Aurora blue, Glacier white and Interstellar grey | Deep Sea blue, Maple gold, Midnight black and Orchid gray |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 440.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 393 pixels per inch | 522 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 465, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 618 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.55 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5020mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.8 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Note8 has a score of 83, which is a bit better than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S's 79 general score. Samsung Galaxy Note8 is an way older cellphone than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, but it's just a bit thinner and a little bit lighter anyway. Both phones in this comparison come with Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Note8 has a more recent 9.0 Pie version and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has Android 11.
Galaxy Note8 has just a bit better performance than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, and although they both have 8 processing cores, the Galaxy Note8 also has 2 GB more RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Note8 has just a bit better display than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with more pixels per inch in the display and a better 1440 x 2960 resolution.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has just a bit more storage to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Galaxy Note8, and although they both have exactly the same 64 GB internal memory capacity, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has an external memory slot that allows up to 512 GB. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S shoots better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Note8, because although it has a tinier aperture, and they both have the same (4K) video quality and the same 30 frames per second video frame rate, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also counts with a lot more mega pixels camera and a lot bigger back-facing camera sensor providing a way better image quality.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S features a way better battery performance than Galaxy Note8, because it has a 52% larger battery capacity.
Although Galaxy Note8 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, letting go a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.