Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Samsung Galaxy M23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) |
Other model names | 小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (6GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T | Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (64GB+4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | China, (Global, International) | (Middle East), Ukraine |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 3/1/2019 | 4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022 |
Depth | 7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) |
Weight | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.39" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 400 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
CPU | 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) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 2000/1024 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 | 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 Cat16/13 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) | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
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, SA/NSA |
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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 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, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF 12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 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" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
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 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
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 | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
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 [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 | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 27W Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 40 hours (1.7 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
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: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue • MIUI 10 • HDR10/DCI-P3 display • Sapphire glass camera cover • Quick Charge 4+ • Fast wireless charging 20W | • Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body) |