Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $1000 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 594,285).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 9 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 203g
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1000
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 0/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 594285 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 744 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1863 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1000 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $155. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $155 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (82/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (87/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.