Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

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

11/6/2018 8:11 PM, updated: 12/13/2020 9:53 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Watch X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	vs	24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
+49 grams (1.72 ounces)2 times Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core167% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.5GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)72 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)69% Thinner
360x360 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels18 times Higher resolution screen
1.2"	vs	+6.26"4 times Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 10 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps29 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
270 mAh	vs	+3350 mAh11 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.5W	vs	+10W186% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

9 Common items in both devices

16 million

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Gyroscope

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Other model names	갤럭시 워치 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815NZKASKC, Samsung Galileo	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available	South Korea	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	8/1/2018	9/1/2018
Depth	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight	49 grams (1.72 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	1.2" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x360 pixels (1:1)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass DX+	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
System version	Tizen 4.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (1.5GB available) eMMC	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	10 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	Not supported	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
USB	Not supported	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Not supported	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	270 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold • Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown • Compatible with standard 20mm straps • Always-on display • Rotating bezel • Samsung Pay • Compatible with KT, LG U+, SKT carriers in Korea	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.641W/kg (head), 1.67W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered