Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)

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

3/8/2019 8:43 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:57 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

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19 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)111% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (237GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+6.39"36% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+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
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.5 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh77% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1860 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)50% Lighter
7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)14% Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

26 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 透明尊享版	Vodafone Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE SM-G850M
Country or region available	China, (Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2019	9/1/2014
Depth	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)
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: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (237GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
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) 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 800/1800/2600
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+, LTE, LTE-A
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 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
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	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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	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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	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 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.76W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered