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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi CC9e X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) 10Points
5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.088"
AMOLED

720x1560

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi CC9e (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 Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Mi CC9e (128GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+311 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (46GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)137%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1480 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
5.3"vs+6.088"15%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 32MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+4030 mAh34%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+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.

31 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+24 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
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ModelGalaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM小米CC9e (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/20217/24/2019, Announced: 7/17/2019
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)71.85 x 153.48 millimeters (2.83 x 6.04 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.3" inches6.088" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)311 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 14feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0MIUI 10

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (46GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps450/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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 Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4030 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black
• Glove Touch
• Colors: Gray, White, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Xiaomi Mi CC9e (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.699W/kg (head), 1.272W/kg (body)feature not registered
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