Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge S Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/8/2021 7:55 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 7:26 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 X Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4520
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB) Compare Motorola Edge S Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

22 Advantages Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+6.7"5% Larger screen	vs	6.39"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 16MP74% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.52" inches32% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP61% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4520 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+33W22% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	27W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)10% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
393 PPI	vs	+403 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Edge S Pro XT2153-1-DS, PANY0000CN (256GB+12GB RAM)	小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (6GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	China, (Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	8/16/2021, Announced: 7/29/2021	3/1/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 163 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)	74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	144Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	My UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP periscope telephoto f/3.4126mm1.0µm5x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm119°1.0µm	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF 12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4520 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging	27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Iridescent White, Blue Vegan Leather • Protective case included	• Colors: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue • MIUI 10 • HDR10/DCI-P3 display • Sapphire glass camera cover • Quick Charge 4+ • Fast wireless charging 20W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered