Xiaomi MI 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi MI 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. 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.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Xiaomi MI 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-F711B
Form Factor Touch Folder (flip) - touch screen, dual screen
Height 157.5 mm 166 mm Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has greater height than Xiaomi MI 9.
Width 74.67 mm 72.2 mm Xiaomi MI 9 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.
Depth 7.61 mm 6.9 mm Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is narrower than Xiaomi MI 9.
Weight 173 g 183 g Xiaomi MI 9 is lighter than Xiaomi MI 9.
Dimensions Details - Unfolded - 72.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 166 mm
Folded - 72.2 mm x 17.1 mm x 86.4 mm
Body Colour Ocean blue | Piano black Navy | Phantom black | Pink | Lavender | Grey | Cream | Green | White
Body Material Curved glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection - Water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is waterproof.
IP rating - IPX8
Repairability Index - 7.6 (out of 10)
SAR Value 1.301 W/kg (body), 1.389 W/kg (head) 1.578 W/kg (body), 0.858 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 Z Flip3 5G
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology AMOLED Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Foldable Display - Yes
Display Design - Inward folding
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.39" 6.7" Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI 9.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2340 x 1080 pixels 2640 x 1080 pixels Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI 9.
Display Format Full HD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 403 ppi 425 ppi Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI 9.
Aspect Ratio - 22:9
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 Refresh Rate - 120 Hz
Display Features Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, Wide Colour Gamut (WCG) Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass), oil protective coating Samsung Ultra Thin Glass
SECOND DISPLAY
Second Display Type - OLED display - colour
Second Display Screen Size - 1.9"
Second Display Resolution - 512 x 260 pixels
Second Display Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
PROCESSOR Xiaomi MI 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Clock Speed 2.84 GHz 2.84 GHz Both phones have the same clock speed.
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 Z Flip3 5G
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB 8 GB Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi MI 9.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 128 GB Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI 9.
User Memory - 100.5 GB
Memory Interface - UFS 3.1
CAMERA Xiaomi MI 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3 2
Sensor Resolution 48 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Xiaomi MI 9 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.
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) - 78 degree(s)
Pixel Size 0.8 μm 1.4 μm Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has larger camera pixel size than Xiaomi MI 9.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic, manual
Laser Auto Focus Yes -
Optical Zoom 2x -
Digital Zoom 10x 10x Both phones have the same digital zoom.
Self-Timer Delay - Yes
Special Effects HDR HDR, Auto HDR, Grid Line
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 Slow motion video, Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Quick Shot, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, 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, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE, Portrait video, Director's View
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 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, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 30 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 Playback zoom, Motion photo, blink detection, QR-code scanner, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AR sticker, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Corning Gorilla Glass DX (protective lens glass)
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Both phones have the same second camera resolution.
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) - 123 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1 μm 1.12 μm Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has larger second camera pixel size than Xiaomi MI 9.
Camera Features (2nd Camera) Macro photography -
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 16 Megapixel -
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Ultra wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.2 -
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) 1 μm -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 20 Megapixel 10 Megapixel Xiaomi MI 9 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 F/2.4 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 1.22 μm Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has larger front camera pixel size than Xiaomi MI 9.
Focus Adjustment - Automatic
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 -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3300 mAh 3300 mAh Both phones have the same battery capacity.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging Both phones have fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging - Yes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, Qi WPC, PMA, Qi, Wireless PowerShare
Talk Time - 1560 minutes
Run Time Details - Talk (4G): up to 1560 min
Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 16 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 51 hrs
CELLULAR Xiaomi MI 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System - Android 11
User Interface MIUI 10 One UI
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Bixby
Payment Technology Android Pay Samsung Pay
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
COMMUNICATIONS Xiaomi MI 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1
2G Band - 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
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 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
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 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 LE
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
WLAN Security WPA3 -
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Xiaomi MI 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, VP8, VP9 MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2
Sound Enhancements Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Dolby Digital sound
FEATURES Xiaomi MI 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
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
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) Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
Additional Phone Features Infrared remote control, MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology, MI Turbo, GAME Turbo Multitasking, MIMO technology, notification flashlight, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec
OTHERS Xiaomi MI 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
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
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Certified Safe Fast-Charge System VDE, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 1.5 m
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