Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9Global · 4GB · 64GB · G960F
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G960F
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.7Design & Materials 7.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.2Performance & Hardware 7.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera 7.0Camera
Connectivity score 7.4 Connectivity 8.1 Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery 5.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
113 reviews
8.6
64 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

Specs Samsung Galaxy S9 prices Samsung Galaxy S9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G960F 		Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G price comparison Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.8" 6.55"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Dimensions 68.7 mm
147.7 mm
8.5 mm 		75.7 mm
160.5 mm
6.8 mm
Weight 163 g 157 g
Micro Exynos 9810
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 780
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 315.828
v8 		567.671
v9
Battery 3000 mAh 4250 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
S5K2L3
1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
GW3
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.24
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases -- Renoir, M2101K9AG, Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth

Release Date
Release date February 2018,
6 years ago 		March 2021,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S9
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Samsung Galaxy S9
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Size
68.7 mm • 147.7 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.7 mm • 160.5 mm • 6.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 157 g
Usable surface 84 % 85 %
Materials Glass Plastic, Glass
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Gray

Cyan

Rose-gold
Black

Yellow

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.8" 6.55"
Type Super AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 568 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Max brightness HBM - 800 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • 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?
8.0
8.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
8.4
Number of reviews
113 reviews
64 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 9 9810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
CPU 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz 1x Kryo 670 (Cortex-A78) 2.4 GHz +3x Cortex-A78 2.2 GHz +4x Cortex-A551.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G72 MP18 Qualcomm Adreno 642

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
315.828
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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567.671
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 78% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
9.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
8.3
Number of reviews
113 reviews
64 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2L3 Samsung GW3
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.5 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/7.6" 1/1.97"
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3H1 Unknown
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.24
Pixel size 1.22 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.6" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
8.4
7.8
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
8.1
Number of reviews
113 reviews
64 reviews

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)
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)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • 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 5.2 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • AAC

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

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

 0.362 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body 		0.555 W/Kg on head
0.889 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.260 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body 		1.030 W/Kg on head
1.060 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.3
Number of reviews
113 reviews
64 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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4250 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 6%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
113 reviews
64 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
113 reviews
64 reviews
Prices
From $ 146 --
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