Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy C8 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2020 8:37 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha X Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.92"
AMOLED

2088x2250

108
MP

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	vs	21 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	241 grams (8.44 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)32% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+401 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+512GB (494GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum body, glass front	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic and glass backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+2088x2250 pixels127% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+7.92"44% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 20MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+6K UHD (5760x3240)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4050 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED / Flexible Super AMOLED

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

f/1.7 (aperture)

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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Model	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Other model names	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC	小米MIX Alpha, Xiaomi Mix Alpha
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2017	2/1/2020
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	72.3 x 154.38 millimeters (2.85 x 6.08 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	241 grams (8.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic and glass back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Display type	Super AMOLED	Flexible Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	7.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~180.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	2088x2250 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	512GB (494GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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	300/50 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (Bands 41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.054mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFLaserAF2x-optical-zoom 20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µmLaserAF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Humidity Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Gold, Pink	• Colors: Black • MIUI 11
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	feature not registered