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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW: 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 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.8 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 25 W
- Wireless charging power
- 30 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Display Pixel Density
- 566 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 168.1 g
- against 196 g
- Usable Surface
- 88.5 %
- against 85.5 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 9 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (700 MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.96 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485 | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A77 and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
Design
| Specification | Mi 9 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black | Pink, Grey, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.6 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Body Height | 157.2 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 168.1 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % | 88.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 9 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 30 W Best value | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | Mi 9 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6, HDR10 | 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 6 |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 9 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 9 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mi 9 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 9 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| 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 B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.91 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.05 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 9 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 9 Pro 5G | Galaxy S20 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-G981V |
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