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Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Fold 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 Fold (SM-F900U) 21Points
7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold X
5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)

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 Fold (SM-F900U)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U) vs Mi 9 SE (128GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (462GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (109GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.0
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)8%
Thinner
vs7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+1536x2152 pixels31%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+7.3"22%
Larger screen
vs5.97"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+4380 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3070 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
263 grams (9.21 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)70%
Lighter
362 PPIvs+432 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP72%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MPvs+(front) 20MP10%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
15Wvs+18W20%
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)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
ModelGalaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Fold F900U (Single-SIM) Unlocked, Samsung Winner小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/20193/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)
Weight263 grams (9.21 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size7.3" inches5.97" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2152 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)362 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)
HDR8

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 11
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0MIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (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 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 363016 (v7)
Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 180057 (v7)
Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (462GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)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 / Upload1200/150 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm
8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
HDR10
Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm
20 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4380 mAh3070 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
9W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Gray, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U)Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
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