Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2018 8:52 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:14 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)

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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	vs	7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1440x2960 pixels76% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2248 pixels
+531 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP1% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+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
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 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	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)8% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner
6.2"	vs	+6.21"1% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
15W	vs	+18W20% 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.

34 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

64GB (51GB available)

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

HDR10

60Hz

+27 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S9+ Duos G965F/Dual-sim (Exynos)	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018	6/1/2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	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 S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	531 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display	600nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core) 4x 1.79GHz 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-G72 MP18 (572MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 252276 (v7), 321850 (v8) Geekbench: 9110 (4.2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
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	1200/150 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) 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, UMTS, 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 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) 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 S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	(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) 30 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 on back camera and autofocus front camera	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 S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
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, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
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 [wifi5] (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 S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
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: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.294W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)	feature not registered