Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G leads — 50/100 vs 47/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3300); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3300 mAh
- Longer battery life (34/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Lighter: 173g vs 206g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G scores 3 points higher (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G leads (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a bit better (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (79/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a bit better (34/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (79/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Xiaomi Mi 9 (79/100 vs 51/100).