Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 40W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.39 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 206 g | 196 g |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is ahead on battery, screen size. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, Infinity-U Display | Super AMOLED, HDR10, DCI-P3 |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | — | 600 nits (peak), Sunlight mode 2.0, Reading mode 2.0, Always-on display |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 13 (Original: MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM8150P Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 (700 MHz) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - 6GB model only | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM. UFS 3.0 | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 2.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 48 MP, f/1.75, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (Sony IMX586) 12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm, AF (Sony IMX481) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Laser AF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 0.9µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired fast charging | 40W wired (Quick Charge 4+, Power Delivery), 30W wireless (Qi), 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.8 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.49 x 3.01 x 0.33 in) | 157.2 x 74.6 x 8.5 mm (6.19 x 2.94 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | — | Dream White, Titanium Black |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, September 03 | September 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, September | Available. Released 2019, September |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G versus 12 GB for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 206 g for the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G versus 196 g for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G 7/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G 7/10.