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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Star (GT-S5230)

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

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Compare Samsung Star X Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer 38Points
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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04Points Samsung Star (GT-S5230) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer X
Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

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Mi 9 Explorer} 38 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Star (GT-S5230)} 4 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
+256GB (237GB available)4853 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs50MB
+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)56%
Thinner		vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+1080x2340 pixels25 times
Higher resolution screen		vs240x400 pixels
+403 PPI160%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs155 PPI
+6.39"113%
Larger screen		vs3"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP23 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsOnly digital zoom
+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 20MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use		vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps4338 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.		vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.		vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3300 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage
Best output for headset		vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)86%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4 Common items in both devices
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+ specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
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ModelXiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerStar (GT-S5230)
Other model namesXiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 ι€ζ˜Žε°ŠδΊ«η‰ˆSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One
Country or region availableChina(Global, International)
China, (Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date3/1/20194/30/2009
Depth7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.39" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI155 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit
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)		Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4Xfeature not registered
Internal storage256GB (237GB available)
UFS 2.1		50MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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		Not supported
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
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 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
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		3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
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 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered800 hours (33.3 days)

βž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
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, White, Pink
β€’ Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
β€’ DNSe
β€’ Shazam Find Music service
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
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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