Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)

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

7/6/2025 5:32 PM, updated: 7/6/2025 5:32 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M33 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2248 pixels
+6.6"6% Larger screen	vs	6.21"
+(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	vs	Not supported
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+6000 mAh76% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 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.	vs	18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + 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 front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
400 PPI	vs	+402 PPI1% 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
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

27 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M33 5G SM-M336BU/Dual-SIM	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper
Country or region available	Bangladesh, India, Myanmar	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	6/1/2018
Depth	9.4 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)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 4 / 5 / 6 / 7	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 471844 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	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"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	44 hours (1.8 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
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: Blue, Green, Brown	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.042W/kg (head), 1.378W/kg (body)	feature not registered