Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3040
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.21"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2248
12
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
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30 Common items in both devices |
8GB LPDDR4X |
UFS 2.1 |
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED |
60Hz |
16 million |
Digital and optical zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Model | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer |
Other model names | Galaxy S10+ Ceramic (Exynos) G975FC/Dual, Samsung Beyond 2 | 小米8 透明探索版, Xiaomi Mi8 Explorer 8GB RAM + 128GB |
Country or region available | (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil | (Global, International), China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019 | 6/1/2018 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.1 x 157.6 millimeters (2.92 x 6.2 in) | 74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in) |
Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | Ceramic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.21" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) | 1080x2248 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 526 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | 600nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-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-G76 MP12 (702MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 512GB (482GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
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 | 2000/150 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/2.222mm | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 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 S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
USB | USB 3.1 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 | 5.0 + 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 | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4100 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
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: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • Colors: Black (transparent back) • MIUI 10 • Always-On Display • WiFi display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.11W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |