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Head-to-head · Mobile Data Backup Software

Xiaomi Mi Mover vs Samsung Cloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Xiaomi Mi Mover #4 in Mobile Data Backup Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Xiaomi
Samsung Cloud #7 in Mobile Data Backup Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Samsung Cloud

Xiaomi Mi Mover leads on 0 checks, Samsung Cloud on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresSamsung Cloud · 2 of 2

Xiaomi Mi Mover and Samsung Cloud score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for mobile data backup software; Xiaomi Mi Mover sits at #4 and Samsung Cloud at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Xiaomi Mi Mover is the better fit for people moving data to a new Xiaomi phone. Samsung Cloud is the better fit for samsung users wanting free device backup.

  • Xiaomi Mi Mover fits best

    People moving data to a new Xiaomi phone

  • Samsung Cloud fits best

    Samsung users wanting free device backup

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Side by side

Feature Xiaomi Mi Mover 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Samsung Cloud 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Mobile Data Backup Software #7 in Mobile Data Backup Software
Best for People moving data to a new Xiaomi phone Samsung users wanting free device backup
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Android, iOS Android, Web
Support Email Live chat
Built for Solo Solo
Features Xiaomi Mi Mover 0/2 · Samsung Cloud 2/2
Automatic backup Not checked yet ✓ (best)
End-to-end encryption Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile platforms Not checked yet Android
Backup scope Not checked yet Selected_data
Cloud storage limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Restore options Not checked yet In_app
Our review
Pros
  • Transfers contacts, messages, media, apps, and other personal data
  • Moves data from Xiaomi, other Android phones, and iPhones
  • Uses Wi-Fi Direct locally without mobile data
  • Choose which supported data categories to back up manually
  • Automatic backups can run every 24 hours when conditions are met
  • Restore selected data and encrypt supported backups with Enhanced data protection
Cons
  • Migration is to a new Xiaomi phone, not a general phone-to-phone tool
  • Focused on migration rather than ongoing backup and restore
  • Compatibility can vary by source phone model and operating system
  • Backs up selected categories, not a complete copy of device content
  • Availability and supported data vary by device, carrier, software version, and region
  • The web portal cannot download individual device backups
Our verdict

Moving to a new Xiaomi phone is Mi Mover’s defined job. The app transfers selected personal data from Xiaomi phones, other Android devices, and iPhones, with supported items including contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, apps, and…

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Samsung Cloud is a cloud backup and restore service for supported Galaxy phones and tablets. It is aimed at Samsung users who want a free way to preserve selected device data and restore it later, rather than create a complete copy of…

Read the review →
  1. Xiaomi Mi MoverMobile Data Backup Software 7.9Free plan
  2. Samsung CloudMobile Data Backup Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Xiaomi Mi Mover — where it wins

    • Transfers contacts, messages, media, apps, and other personal data
    • Moves data from Xiaomi, other Android phones, and iPhones
    • Uses Wi-Fi Direct locally without mobile data

    Where it doesn't

    • Migration is to a new Xiaomi phone, not a general phone-to-phone tool
    • Focused on migration rather than ongoing backup and restore
    • Compatibility can vary by source phone model and operating system

  • Samsung Cloud — where it wins

    • Choose which supported data categories to back up manually
    • Automatic backups can run every 24 hours when conditions are met
    • Restore selected data and encrypt supported backups with Enhanced data protection

    Where it doesn't

    • Backs up selected categories, not a complete copy of device content
    • Availability and supported data vary by device, carrier, software version, and region
    • The web portal cannot download individual device backups

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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