Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked and Xiaomi MI 9. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N960U1 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 161.9 mm | 157.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has greater height than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Width | 76.4 mm | 74.67 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has greater width than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Depth | 8.8 mm | 7.61 mm | Xiaomi MI 9 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Weight | 201 g | 173 g | Xiaomi MI 9 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Body Colour | Ocean blue | Ocean blue | Piano black | |
Body Material | - | Curved glass | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.59 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.39 W/kg (wireless router), 1.03 W/kg (body), 1.29 W/kg (head) | 1.301 W/kg (body), 1.389 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.4" | 6.39" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 516 ppi | 403 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Max Brightness | - | 600 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 60000:1 | |
HDR | - | Yes | Xiaomi MI 9 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Sunshine mode 2.0 | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, Wide Colour Gamut (WCG) | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Fingerprint-resistant coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass), oil protective coating |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Xiaomi MI 9 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has more RAM than Xiaomi MI 9. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 512 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI 9. |
User Memory | 463.4 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI 9 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | F/1.75 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | 2x | Both phones have the same optical zoom. |
Digital Zoom | 10x | 10x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
Special Effects | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Portraits, Flowers, Indoor scenes, Animals, Landscapes, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Sunrises and sunsets, Watersides, Street scenes, Night scenes, Waterfalls, Snow, Birds, Backlit, Text, Disney AR Emoji | Burst mode, Panorama, portrait mode, AI Beautify, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Ultra nightscape mode, Photo timer, Level display, Custom watermark, Full body portrait mode, Moon mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | Dual flash | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 8000 x 6000 | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel, background blur, Scene Optimiser, Eye blink, Motion blur, Lens smudge, Backlit, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Dynamic photos, video stabilisation, Contrast Auto-Focus, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Video Beautify, AI Triple camera, 960 fps Smart audio pairing, AI lens flare, AI high resolution photos, Portrait mode background blur adjustment, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, Group photo face correction, Portrait mode background blurring, Motion tracking, Quick motion |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi MI 9 has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Macro photography |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI 9 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 0.9 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, Magic mirror | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | AI portrait mode, AI Beautify, AI makeup | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi MI 9 has face detection. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection | Self-timer, age recognition, Video Beautify, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Eye light, AI feature adjustment, AI lens flare |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 3300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi MI 9. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | Xiaomi MI 9 has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | WPC, Qi | |
Talk Time | 2280 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (CDMA): up to 2280 min Active online usage (3G): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (audio): up to 60 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 95 hrs Playback (video): up to 21 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 2280 min |
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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo | - | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Android Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | - | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66, Band 71 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | - | WPA3 | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, ultrasonic proximity sensor, linear rotation vector sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Face recognition, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Smart Performance Adjuster, Dual Audio, water-carbon cooling system, S Pen remote function | Infrared remote control, MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology, MI Turbo, GAME Turbo |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked | Xiaomi MI 9 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, headset (tuned by AKG) | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C audio adapter, 18W QC3.0 charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | TUV Rheinland Certified Safe Fast-Charge System | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |