Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B
Xiaomi Mi 9Xiaomi Mi 9Global · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B
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Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi Mi 9
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.0Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 8.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.7 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
172 reviews
9.1
284 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi 9 Xiaomi Mi 9
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6.4" 6.4"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 85% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 74.5 mm
155.7 mm
7.9 mm 		74.7 mm
157.5 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 177 g 173 g
Micro SnapD. 888
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 855
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 923.836
v10 		572.657
v10
Battery 4500 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX555
2 3 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 24.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases SM-G990B, SM-G990BLGDEUB Xiaomi Mi9, M1902F1A, M1902F1T

Release Date
Release date January 2022,
4 years ago 		February 2019,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Xiaomi Mi 9
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Xiaomi Mi 9
Size
74.5 mm • 155.7 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.7 mm • 157.5 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 177 g 173 g
Usable surface 85 % 86 %
Materials Plastic, Aluminium Ceramics
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black
White
Gray
Green
Violet
Black
Blue
Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6.4"
Type AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled 2X AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 411 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • 103% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
9.4
Is it comfortable?
8.9
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
9.0
Number of reviews
172 reviews
284 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz 1x Kryo 485 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 660 Qualcomm Adreno 640 600MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
923.836
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
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572.657
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 21% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
9.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7
9.5
Number of reviews
172 reviews
284 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 48 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.75
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX555 Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
ISO -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.76" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Telephoto lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
13 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX258
Samsung S5K3M5
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.06"
1/3.4"
3
Camera type

Telephoto + portrait

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
16 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Hynix HI-847
Sony IMX481
Type
CMOS
CMOS BSI
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/4.40"
1/3.09"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 24.8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX616 Sony IMX576 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.78"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
117
Camera
119Photo
107Video
127
Selfie
126Photo
130Video
110
Camera
115Photo
99Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.8
8.2
Quality of selfies
8.4
8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
8.7
Number of reviews
172 reviews
284 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
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4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 1X
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.460 W/Kg on head
1.510 W/Kg on body 		1.389 W/Kg on head
1.301 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.990 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • No official network bands
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.0
9.4
Number of reviews
172 reviews
284 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes,
27.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
172 reviews
284 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 6 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
172 reviews
284 reviews
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