Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/18/2024 5:07 PM, updated: 3/18/2024 7:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A15 X Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (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!

18 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+402 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	396 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 20MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
6.21"	vs	+6.5"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP137% Higher resolution main camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
3400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+25W39% 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.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

Super AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	Galaxy A15 4G LTE SM-A155M/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Latin America), Colombia, Costa Rica
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	396 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 317085 (v9), 375321 (v10) Geekbench: 1928 (v5), 1936 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	300/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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, UMTS, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4128x3096 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	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
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, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	51 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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