Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy Feel 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/19/2020 6:40 PM, updated: 3/19/2020 6:57 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Feel 2 X Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

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!

18 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (237GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels137% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+403 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.39"14% Larger screen	vs	5.6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+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
+f/1.5 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.7 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 600 Mbps
+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)3% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 透明尊享版	NTT Docomo Samsung Galaxy Feel2-SC-02L, SGH-N767
Country or region available	China, (Global, International)	Japan
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2019	8/28/2018
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)	70 x 149 millimeters (2.76 x 5.87 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	720x1480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (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 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (237GB 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 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
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	600/150 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 800/850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 4, 5, 19, 21) VoLTE
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
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 Feel 2 (SC-02L)
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	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.7 (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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (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 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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 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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
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: Frost white, Opal Black, Aurora pink • 18.5:9 display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer	Galaxy Feel 2 (SC-02L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered