Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Should you buy Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer starts at ₹ 59,228 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 starts at ₹ 69,999.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has screen size of 6.39 inches and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 has screen size of 6.7 inches. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer comes up with internal storage of 256 GB and RAM of 12 GB. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 comes up with internal storage of 256 GB and RAM of 8 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 48 MP and front camera of 20 MP (f/2.0) whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.7) and front camera of 10 MP.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

SpecificationsXiaomi Mi 9 ExplorerSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2Android v11
Screen Size6.39 inches6.7 inches
ChipsetQualcomm MSM855 Snapdragon 855Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM8 GB/12 GB8 GB
Internal Storage256 GB256 GB
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Summary
Specs Score7278
OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2Android v11
Screen Size6.39 inches6.7 inches
ChipsetQualcomm MSM855 Snapdragon 855Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM8 GB/12 GB8 GB
Internal Storage256 GB256 GB
GENERAL
Colours Sapphire Blue, Onyx BlackMirror Black, Mirror Purple, Mirror Gold
Operating System Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2Android v11
Sim Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Nano-SIM, eSIM
DESIGN
Body Material Back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Weight 173 grams183 g (6.46 oz)
DISPLAY
Display Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, DCI-P3
Pixel Density 403 ppi density
Screen resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19:9 ratio1080 x 2636 pixels / Cover display:, 112 x 300 pixels
Screen size 6.39 inches6.7 inches
Technology Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsFoldable Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Cover display: Super AMOLED
PERFORMANCE
Chipset Qualcomm MSM855 Snapdragon 855Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)O cta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU Adreno 640Adreno 660
RAM 8 GB/12 GB8 GB
STORAGE
Card Slot microSD, up to 256GB (Dedicated slot)
Internal Storage 256 GB256 GB
CAMERA
Camera Features LED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera 20 MP (f/2.0)10 MP
Primary camera 48 MP12 MP (f/1.7)
BATTERY
Capacity 3300 mAh3300mAh
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE EDR aptX5.2, A2DP, LE
Edge YesYes
GPRS YesYes
GPS Facility Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 MbpsHSPA, LTE-A; 5G
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
NETWORK SUPPORT
2G YesYes
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G YesYes
5G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Quick Charging Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 4+) Wireless charging 10WFast battery charging, 45W
Sensors Fingerprint (Under Display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Foldable design
  • Wireless charging
Cons
  • No headphone jack
  • No memory card slot

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Detailed Comparison of Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Display Comparison: Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has screen size of 6.39 inches whereas other comes up with 6.7 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19:9 ratio and 1080 x 2636 pixels / Cover display:, 112 x 300 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors and latter uses Foldable Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Cover display: Super AMOLED.

Camera Comparison: Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer comes up with primary camera of 48 MP whereas Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 comes up with 12 MP (f/1.7). Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3?

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has a RAM of 8 GB/12 GB which is higher than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 which has a RAM of 8 GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3?

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is bigger with 6.7 inches screen than Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer that has 6.39 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer in the market?

Best alternatives available for Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are: IQOO 11 5G, Apple iPhone 16e, Apple iPhone 14.