Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.21 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 70000 | Rs. 49142 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is Rs. 70000. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is Rs. 49142.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's 6.21 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung's phone has display density of 531 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 402 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has 18.7:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus's lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on v8.1 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus | Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S9 Plus (64GB) | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 | May, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.8 x 158.1 x 8.5 mm | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 177 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18.7:9 |
| PPI | ~ 531 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 20 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Adreno 630 |
| Java | No | Yes, via 3rd party |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |