Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs POCO M3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs POCO M3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy S9+Global · 6GB · 64GB · G965F
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Global · 6GB · 64GB · G965F
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POCO M3
POCO M3
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.6Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.3Performance & Hardware 5.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.9Camera 6.1Camera
Connectivity score 7.4 Connectivity 6.4 Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery 8.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.0
126 reviews
7.0
102 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs POCO M3

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy S9+ Samsung Galaxy S9+
Global · 6GB · 64GB · G965F 		where to buy POCO M3 POCO M3
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.2" 6.53"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 73.8 mm
158.0 mm
8.5 mm 		77.3 mm
162.3 mm
9.6 mm
Weight 189 g 198 g
Micro Exynos 9810
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 662
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 315.828
v8 		185.028
v8
Battery 3500 mAh 6000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
S5K2L3
2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Samsung POCO
Aliases -- M2010J19CG, Citrus, Xiaomi Poco M3

Release Date
Release date February 2018,
6 years ago 		November 2020,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S9+
POCO M3
Samsung Galaxy S9+
POCO M3
Size
73.8 mm • 158.0 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.3 mm • 162.3 mm • 9.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 189 g 198 g
Usable surface 83 % 83 %
Materials Glass Polycarbonate
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Pink

Gray

Cyan
Blue

Yellow

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 6.2" 6.53"
Type Super AMOLED LTPS LCD
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 531 Pixels per inch 395 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
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 70% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.0
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
7.8
Is it comfortable?
9.2
7.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
5.7
Number of reviews
126 reviews
102 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 9 9810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
CPU 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 11 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G72 MP18 Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
315.828
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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185.028
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.4
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
7.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
6.6
Number of reviews
126 reviews
102 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2L3 Samsung S5KGM1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.5 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/7.6" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
12 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV02B10
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Hynix HI-259
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3H1 Omnivision OV8856
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.6" 1/4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
100
Mobile
105
Photo
91
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
7.6
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
5.5
Quality of selfies
8.5
6.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.1
7.3
Number of reviews
126 reviews
102 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
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
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • NavIC System

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.

 0.294 W/Kg on head
1.350 W/Kg on body 		0.597 W/Kg on head
0.807 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.190 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body 		1.090 W/Kg on head
1.000 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
8.0
Quality of the GPS
9.4
7.6
And the WiFi?
9.3
7.5
Number of reviews
126 reviews
102 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
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6000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
126 reviews
102 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 39%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
126 reviews
102 reviews
Prices
From $ 279 --
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