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Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M33 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB) 15Points
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)

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Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Mi 8 (128GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2248 pixels
+6.6"6%
Larger screen
vs6.21"
+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP146%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+5000 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3400 mAh
+25W39%
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.
vs18W
+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
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+175 grams (6.13 ounces)13%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)24%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
400 PPIvs+402 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 20MP149%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 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 M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
ModelGalaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy M33 5G SM-M336B/Dual-SIM小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper
Country or region available(Global, International)Indonesia
(Global, International), Indonesia
(Global, International)ChinaHong KongTaiwan
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/20226/1/2018
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.6" inches6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2408 pixels (20:9)1080x2248 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported600nits[typ]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceOne UI 4 / 5 / 6 / 7feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 471844 (v10)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
50 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP depth f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0ÂľmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4Âľm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 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 M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + 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, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
4.5W Reverse charging by cable
18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy44 hours (1.8 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (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: Blue, Green, Brown• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold
• MIUI 9.5
• Always-On Display
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M33 (SM-M336B/DS 128GB/8GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.042W/kg (head), 1.378W/kg (body)feature not registered
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