Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) vs Apple Watch 3 (38mm)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Apple Watch 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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1.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
340x272
N/A
768MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
279
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
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12 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Gyroscope |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Watch 3 (38mm) |
Other model names | 小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (8GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T | Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Stainless Steel |
Country or region available | China | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
Release date | 3/1/2019 | 9/22/2017 |
Depth | 7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in) | 33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in) |
Weight | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) | 42 grams (1.47 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | 5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.39" inches | 1.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 340x272 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 290 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Sapphire Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | WatchOS 4.0 |
Firmware update | Android 10 | WatchOS 5.0 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 32bit: Apple S3 (28nm) |
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) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | PowerVR G6200 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 768MB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (10GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 150/50 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 | A1889 model (Europe,Australia): UMTS 800/850/900/2100 A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): UMTS 800/850/1700/1900 A1890 model (China): UMTS 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 Cat4 A1889 model (Europe,Australia): LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26) A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26) TD-LTE (Bands 41) A1890 model (China): LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
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 | Not supported |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Not supported |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
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 | Not supported |
Touch focus | Supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | Not supported |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Not supported |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
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/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | Not supported |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Not supported |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 279 mAh |
Charger, watts | 27W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Magnetic charging (dock) |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 18 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, E-mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | Not supported |
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: Silver, Space black • Sport band or leather bands (Hermès edition) • 1000 nits screen • 3D Touch display • Siri |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Apple Watch 3 (38mm) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.29W/kg (head), 0.15W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |