Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, 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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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1560
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
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!
21 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) |
Other model names | 小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (8GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T | Galaxy A20 SM-A205G/Dual-Sim, SM-A205G/32DL |
Country or region available | China | (Latin America), Brazil |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 3/1/2019 | 4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019 |
Depth | 7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in) | 74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) |
Weight | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 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/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.39" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 720x1560 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 268 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm) |
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 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 122778 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
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 | 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 | 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 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 | 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 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
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 | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
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/2.0 (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/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
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 | Not supported |
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 27W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 26 hours (1.1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205G/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.32W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |