Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.3"
PLS
PLS
720x1480
16
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(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!
27 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Dual-LED flash |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
Change model | ||
Model | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, ε°η±³9 ιζε°δΊ«η | Galaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() China, (Global, International) | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 3/1/2019 | 3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/2021 |
Depth | 7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in) | 71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in) |
Weight | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
π² Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.39" inches | 5.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 720x1480 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 311 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
π€ Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) |
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, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (237GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/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 | 300/150 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 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 Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
π· Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
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 | 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 | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8Β΅m pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.9Β΅m pixel | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/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 | USB Type-C (reversible) |
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 |
π§ Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 3000 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 | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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 | β’ 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 β’ Glove Touch |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.699W/kg (head), 1.272W/kg (body) |