Samsung Galaxy S9+
#1427
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
#1316Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
50.950.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
77.875.8
Overall
64.464.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S9+ features a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, which has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the S9+ offers configurations with up to 256GB of storage and 6GB of RAM, while the Mi Mix 3 can go up to 10GB of RAM.
- The camera systems are similar, with both having dual 12 MP rear cameras and optical image stabilization; however, the S9+ has a slightly wider aperture on its primary lens.
- Battery capacity is higher in the S9+ at 3500 mAh compared to the Mi Mix 3's 3200 mAh, although the Mi Mix 3 supports faster charging at 18W.
- Build quality differs as well, with the S9+ featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Mi Mix 3 has a ceramic back, making it heavier.
- Software-wise, the S9+ runs on Android 8.0 (upgradable to Android 10) with One UI, while the Mi Mix 3 comes with Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 10) with MIUI 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018, February 25
2018
Description
Versions: G965F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G965F/DS (Europe, Global Dual-SIM); G965U (USA); G965W (Canada); G9650 (China, LATAM)
Also available with 5G
Display
Size
6.2"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~529 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 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 10GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 MP (wide), f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable (13.48 Wh)
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wired, QC410W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
157.9 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
189 g
218 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue, Polaris Blue
Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black, Forbidden City Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No