Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.97"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3070
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB)
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11 Advantages 
23 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| 64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (51GB available) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Super AMOLED |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| Model | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) |
| Other model names | 小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus | Galaxy S9 SM-G9600/DS (Snapdragon) Dual-sim |
| Country or region available |   (Global, International), China |  (Latin America), China |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019 | 3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018 |
| Depth | 7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in) | 68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in) |
| Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
| 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 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.97" inches | 5.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 432 PPI | 568 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR8 | HDR10 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| User Interface | MIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5 | One UI 2.5 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 180057 (v7) Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 273972 (v8) Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.0 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 800/150 Mbps | 1200/150 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital 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/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
| 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, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | 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 | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3070 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| 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 | • Colors: Gray, Violet, Blue | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 64GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) | 0.304W/kg (head), 1.72W/kg (body) |