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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) 19Points
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite X
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)

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Mi 9 Lite (128GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) vs Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (109GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1080x2340 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1560 pixels
+403 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4030 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)6%
Lighter
8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
6.39"vs+6.4"1%
Larger screen
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer

26 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
ModelXiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Other model namesXiaomi 9 Lite M1904F3BG (Global), Xiaomi PyxisGalaxy A20 SM-A205U1 NFC (Unlocked)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date9/1/20194/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 156.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.39" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features430nits[typ]
HDR8
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 500MhzARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 122778 (v9)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"13mm
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.6ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4030 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered26 hours (1.1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, White
โ€ข MIUI 10
โ€ข Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.42W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)feature not registered
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