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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 29Points
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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07Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer X
Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

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Mi 9 Explorer} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (237GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs64GB (57GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.		vseMMC 4.41
+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)13%
Thinner		vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs306 PPI
+6.39"33%
Larger screen		vs4.8"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/3" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)73%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps48 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3300 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2100 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.		vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)30%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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 adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
21 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+14 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
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ModelXiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 ι€ζ˜Žε°ŠδΊ«η‰ˆSamsung Galaxy S III i9300
Country or region availableChina(Global, International)
China, (Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date3/1/20195/22/2012
Depth7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.39" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI306 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

βš™οΈ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)
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)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (237GB available)
UFS 2.1		64GB (57GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100		UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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)		Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
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		8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size0.8Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity3300 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered11.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered790 hours (32.9 days)

βž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
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: Pebble blue, Marble white
Smart Stay eye tracking
β€’ S-Voice
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.628W/kg (head), 1.584W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.342W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body)
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