Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS and Xiaomi MI Max 2. 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 Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N950F/DS | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 162.5 mm | 174.1 mm | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Width | 74.8 mm | 88.7 mm | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Depth | 8.6 mm | 7.6 mm | Xiaomi MI Max 2 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Weight | 195 g | 211 g | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Body Colour | Midnight black | Black | Gold | |
Body Material | - | Metal | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.29 W/kg (body), 0.173 W/kg (head) | 0.71 W/kg (body), 1.22 W/kg (head) | |
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 (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.3" | 6.44" | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
Display Format | - | Full HD | |
Pixel Density | 521 ppi | 342 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
Max Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1000:1 | |
Display Features | Always-on display | Night Display, Sunlight Display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
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Processor Number | 8895 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has higher clock speed than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
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-G71 MP20 | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has more RAM than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 64 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | 51.2 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Food mode | Burst mode, Panorama, low-light shots | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
Light Source | LED light | Dual 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, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Two-tone flash |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Wide selfie mode | Beautify with 36 smart beauty profiles, Real-time video chat filters | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has face detection. |
Camera Features (Front) | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | Self-timer |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 5300 mAh | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | 1320 minutes | 3420 minutes | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS. |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1320 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 47 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 74 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs |
Talk: up to 3420 min Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Gaming: up to 9 hrs Playback (audio): up to 240 hrs Reading: up to 19 hrs Navigation: up to 21 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | - | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 8 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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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 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 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 3, Band 7, Band 38, Band 39, 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 1800+, FDD 2600, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | HID | |
NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), DSD, AMR-WB, AMR-NB | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, MPEG4-ASP | |
Sound Enhancements | Acoustic Overload Point | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader, eye scan | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX | Infrared remote control, MU-MIMO technology, Split Screen |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 DUOS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, AKG headphones, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - |