Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
#1085Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Performance
54.367.0
Camera
49.948.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
69.066.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
63.066.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge features a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has a larger 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the S7 edge is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, whereas the Mi 9 Explorer utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Mi 9 Explorer is significantly superior, with a 48 MP main sensor compared to the S7 edge's 12 MP, and it supports advanced video recording options.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the S7 edge at 3600 mAh, compared to the Mi 9 Explorer's 3300 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 27W.
- Both devices have premium build quality with glass and aluminum materials, but the Mi 9 Explorer uses Gorilla Glass 6 and 5, providing enhanced durability.
- Software-wise, the S7 edge runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to 8.0), while the Mi 9 Explorer operates on Android 9.0 with MIUI 10, offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
General
Release Date
2016
2019
Announced
2016
2019
Description
Versions: G935A (AT&T); G935P (Sprint); G935V (Verizon); G935T (T-Mobile); G935R (US Cellular)
Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition
Display
Size
5.5"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 640
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.5 (12GB RAM model) or f/1.8 (8GB RAM model), (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless
27W wired, QC420W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm (5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
157 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum, Coral Blue
Transparent Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No