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Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 X Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB) 19Points
6.1"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 X
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 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!

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB) vs Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+1440x3040 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+551 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+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
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot 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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)2%
Thinner
6.1"vs+6.39"5%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP89%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 20MP98%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
15Wvs+27W80%
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.

30 Common items in both devices
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
8GB LPDDR4X
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S10 (Snapdragon) G9730 Dual-Sim, Samsung Beyond小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (8GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
China
China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/20193/1/2019
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)70.4 x 149.9 millimeters (2.77 x 5.9 in)74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1080x2340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)551 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 10
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16/13
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
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
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF
12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot 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 S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 3.1 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)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
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
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
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: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Flamingo Pink
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue
• MIUI 10
• HDR10/DCI-P3 display
• Sapphire glass camera cover
• Quick Charge 4+
• Fast wireless charging 20W

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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