Samsung Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M34 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/6/2024 5:11 PM, updated: 2/7/2024 4:08 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X Samsung Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M34 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+6.5"4% Larger screen	vs	6.26"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 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 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3350 mAh
+25W150% 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	10W
+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
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
128GB (100GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)23% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
396 PPI	vs	+403 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 24MP86% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

21 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M34 5G SM-M346B/Dual-SIM	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	7/15/2023, Announced: 7/3/2023	9/1/2018
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 161.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.37 in)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	396 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
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 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 469274 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 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, UMTS, 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 M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120° 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (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	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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 M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (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)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	51 hours (2.1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Midnight Blue, Waterfall Blue, Prism Silver	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered