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Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 SE X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU) 07Points
4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
27Points Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X
5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)

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!

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU) vs Mi 9 SE (128GB)} 27 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)8%
Thinner
vs7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)126%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+432 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5.97"33%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) WVGA (800x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAhvs+3070 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.5Wvs+18W4 times
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
ModelGalaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300FU (Single-sim)小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date11/1/20143/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches5.97" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR8

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 11
User InterfaceTouchWiz UXMIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 180057 (v7)
Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm
8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)WVGA (800x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh3070 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
• Java framework
• Colors: Gray, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.462W/kg (head), 1.153W/kg (body)1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.39W/kg (head), 0.554W/kg (body)1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
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