Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865)
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 27 W
- against 25 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 7.9 mm
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 566 ppi
- against 403 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 763,237 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,117 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,274 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 585, 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 585, 4x 1.80 GHz Kryo 585 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Grey, Blue, Pink, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Body Height | 157.5 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.2 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.6 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 566 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, HDR10 | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 9 Explorer | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
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