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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Apple iPhone 15 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Apple iPhone 15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 15 X Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 12Points
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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20Points Apple iPhone 15 (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer X
Apple iPhone 15 (128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.1"
OLED

1179x2556

48
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3349
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 15 (128GB)

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Mi 9 Explorer} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs iPhone 15 (128GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPhone 15 (128GB)
+12GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (237GB available)128%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128GB (104GB available)
+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)2%
Thinner		vs7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+6.39"5%
Larger screen		vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP27%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)7%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/1.6 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP62%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+27W35%
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.		vs20W
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+3.46GHz 64bit Hexa-core (4nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+171 grams (5.99 ounces)1%
Lighter
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1179x2556 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
403 PPIvs+461 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.28" inches56%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Face unlock 2Dvs+Face unlock 3DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAhvs+3349 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
Dual-LED flash
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
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ModelXiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 ι€ζ˜Žε°ŠδΊ«η‰ˆiPhone 15 (A2846, A3089, A3090, A3092)
Country or region availableChina(Global, International)
China, (Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date3/1/20199/22/2023, Announced: 9/12/2023
Depth7.61 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)71.6 x 147.6 millimeters (2.82 x 5.81 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

πŸ“² Display

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.39" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels1179x2556 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI461 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Ceramic Shield
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

πŸ€– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 17
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.46GHz Everest (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz Sawtooth (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Apple GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 968212 (v9)
Geekbench: 5346 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (237GB available)
UFS 2.1		128GB (104GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat20
VoLTE
A2890, A2891, A2892 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2650, A2889 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedA2890, A2891, A2892 version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79)
A2650 version:
SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)
A2889 version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0Β΅mPDAF
12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0Β΅mPDAF2x-optical-zoom		(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm120Β°
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.28" inches
Pixel size0.8Β΅m pixel1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel size0.9Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 3D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh3349 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
4.5W Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue
β€’ MIUI 10
β€’ HDR10/DCI-P3 display
β€’ Sapphire glass camera cover
β€’ Quick Charge 4+
β€’ Fast wireless charging 20W		β€’ Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
β€’ Apple Pay
β€’ Face ID
β€’ MagSafe

☒️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExploreriPhone 15 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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