Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/8/2019 12:05 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:50 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 X Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

4.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	vs	17 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+428 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	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
1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)93% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5.15"	vs	+6.39"24% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2" inches40% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 4.1MP	vs	+(front) 20MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi5 Standard edition 2015105 3GB/32GB, Xiaomi Gemini	小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (8GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore	China
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	4/1/2016	3/1/2019
Depth	7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.2 x 144.55 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)	74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.15" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.36GHz Kryo (Dual-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 530	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	600/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	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	Not supported	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(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	4608x3456 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	4.1 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2688x1536 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	2µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
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, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 7.0 • 600nit brightness screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min	• 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
	Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered