In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI 9 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-S908B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 157.5 mm | 163.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has greater height than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Width | 74.67 mm | 77.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has greater width than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Depth | 7.61 mm | 8.9 mm | Xiaomi MI 9 is narrower than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Weight | 173 g | 228 g | Xiaomi MI 9 is lighter than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Body Colour | Ocean blue | Piano black | Phantom black | |
Body Material | Curved glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Armour Aluminium frame | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.301 W/kg (body), 1.389 W/kg (head) | 1.585 W/kg (body), 3.18 W/kg (limb), 1.049 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.39" | 6.8" | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 3088 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 500 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | 1750 cd/m² | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better display brightness than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 60000:1 | 3000000:1 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi MI 9. |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10 | HDR10+ | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Sunshine mode 2.0 | Vision Booster technology | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, Wide Colour Gamut (WCG) | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper, 100% DCI-P3 | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass), oil protective coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.84 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Xiaomi MI 9 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI 9 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 | - |
MEMORY | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi MI 9. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI 9. |
User Memory | - | 101.2 GB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 108 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/1.33" | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | Ultra wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.75 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi MI 9 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 85 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 0.8 μm | Both phones have the same camera pixel size. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | HDR | Super HDR, face retouch, Grid Line, selfie colour tone | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | 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 | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Filter mode, Single Take, Pro Video, Portrait video, Director's View, Nightography | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI 9 has face detection. |
Light Source | Dual flash | High CRI LED 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, 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 | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) 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, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | 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 | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, QR-code scanner, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Quick Share, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, backlighting detection, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, Space Zoom, 100x Super Resolution Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Digital zoom up to 12x for video, Single Take, AR Doodle, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Auto framing, Detail Enhancer, UW shape correction, Auto FPS, Adaptive Pixel (12MP 2.0μm), object eraser |
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) | - | 1/2.55" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1 μm | 1.4 μm | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has larger second camera pixel size than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Macro photography | Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI 9 has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/3.52" | |
Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/4.9 | Xiaomi MI 9 has better third camera lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 11 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | 1.12 μm | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has larger third camera pixel size than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Optical Zoom | - | 10x | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (4th Camera) | - | 1/3.52" | |
Lens Type (4th Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (4th Camera) | - | 36 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Camera Features (4th Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 40 Megapixels | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.82" | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi MI 9 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 9. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 0.9 μm | 0.7 μm | Xiaomi MI 9 has larger front camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Magic mirror | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | 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) | Self-timer, age recognition, Video Beautify, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Eye light, AI feature adjustment, AI lens flare | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi MI 9. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Qi | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | - | 2280 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk (4G): up to 2280 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 19 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 20 hrs Playback (video): up to 22 hrs Playback (audio): up to 81 hrs |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | - | Android 12 | |
User Interface | MIUI 10 | One UI 4.1 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Android Pay | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | EDGE, LTE, VoLTE, 5G NR | |
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3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | - | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 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 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 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300 | - | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, OPP, A2DP, SAP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
WLAN Security | WPA3 | - | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound, amplify ambient sound |
FEATURES | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, ultrasonic proximity sensor, linear rotation vector sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display) | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology, MI Turbo, GAME Turbo | S Pen multi-input, HD Voice, Air View, MIMO technology, Screen Write, notification flashlight, Smart Select, Three microphones, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, AR Doodle, PENUP, Bixby key, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Samsung Knox Vault, DisplayPort over USB Type-C |
OTHERS | Xiaomi MI 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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Included Accessories | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C audio adapter, 18W QC3.0 charger | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen | |
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Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Certified Safe Fast-Charge System | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IEC 61960 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |