Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M52 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2021 7:24 AM, updated: 1/25/2023 4:06 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 SE X Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M52 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/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!

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+6.7"12% Larger screen	vs	5.97"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP17% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP
+1/1.72" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP61% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+5000 mAh63% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3070 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
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)12% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
393 PPI	vs	+432 PPI10% 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M52 5G SM-M526B/Dual-SIM 128GB+6GB RAM	小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International)	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	10/2/2021, Announced: 9/24/2021	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 164.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.46 in)	70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.97" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 504424 (v9) Geekbench: 2796 (v5.1) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 180057 (v7) Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	800/150 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8000x6000 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	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3070 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (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: Blazing Black, White, Icy Blue	• Colors: Gray, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)	1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.789W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)