Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: 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 Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.4 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 10 GB
- against 6 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- Wireless charging power
- 10 W
- against 5 W
- Body Materials
- Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,200 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 529 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 218 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 352,130 | 246,660 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 559 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,840 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold cores and 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver cores | Octa-core CPU: EMEA version with 4×2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55; USA/LATAM and China versions with 4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 10 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 0 GB | 400 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue, Black | Black, Blue, Grey, Purple, Burgundy, Gold, Light Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 158.1 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 84.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,200 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 10 W Best value | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 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 | 2,960 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 529 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.291 :1 | 4.537 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, 3D Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, UMTS, CDMA2000 | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.45 W/kg | 0.78 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.57 W/kg | 0.79 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.45 W/kg | 0.29 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.35 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 221 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, High-Bitrate Audio Support Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1810E5A | SM-G965F, SM-G965U, SM-G965W, SM-G9650, SM-G965U1, SM-G965N, SCV39, SM-G965X, SC-03K |
Features
| Specification | Mi Mix 3 | Galaxy S9 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Virtual proximity sensing | Bixby natural-language commands, Samsung Pay |
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