Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Apple iPhone 12 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2020 1:27 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:14 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 12 mini X Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2227
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	vs	15 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1440x2960 pixels69% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+568 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	477 PPI
+5.8"7% Larger screen	vs	5.4"
+f/1.5 (aperture)7% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.6 (aperture)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)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
+3000 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2227 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+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 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
163 grams (5.71 ounces)	vs	+133 grams (4.66 ounces)23% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner
HDR10	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP97% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP54% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+20W33% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

128GB (111GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S9 SM-G9600/DS (Snapdragon) Dual-sim	iPhone 12 mini A2176, A2398, A2399, A2400
Country or region available	Brazil, China	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018	10/13/2020
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 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	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	568 PPI	477 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 Always-On Display	625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 14
Firmware update	Android 11	iOS 16
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 273972 (v8) Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 589616 (v8) Geekbench: 4174 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (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)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2176 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2398 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2399, A2400 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	A2176 version: Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261) A2398, A2399, A2400 versions: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	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	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, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
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/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
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: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
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, DivX, XviD	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
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 Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2227 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	12W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (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: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue • Face ID • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 128GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.304W/kg (head), 1.72W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)