Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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26 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
Digital and optical zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
Model | Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
Other model names | Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G SM-G781B/Dual-SIM | Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 透明尊享版 |
Country or region available | India | China, (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 10/2/2020, Announced: 9/23/2020 | 3/1/2019 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in) | 74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in) |
Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | 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 S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.39" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 405 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (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 controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 543986 (v8) Geekbench: 3296 (v5.1) GFXBench: 45fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0 | 256GB (237GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 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 | 2000/1024 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 Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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 network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 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 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom | (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 resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital 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@60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
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 | 1/2.74" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 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 S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
USB | USB 3.2 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 SlimPort® | Not supported |
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 | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 27W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 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: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange | • 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 S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.503W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body) | feature not registered |