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Global Score
81.688.3
Basic Information
SamsungXiaomi
Android 5.0, 4.4Android 11
2014-09-032021-05-06
6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 inches6.45 x 3.01 x 0.41 inches
6.21 ounces7.41 ounces
Black, Gold, Pink and WhiteMirror Black and Pale Grey
--Metal and Plastic
Scratch-Resistant Glass--
$ 340.00$ 499.00
Display / Screen
5.7 inches6.7 inches
1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K)2400 x 1080 pixels
Super AMOLED--
515 pixels per inch393 pixels per inch
--1300 cd/m2 brightness
Capacitive, Multi-touchNo touch screen
9.59.1
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC chipset
Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processorKryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3200 MHz) processor
3 GB (825 MHz) RAM8 GB RAM
Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPUAdreno 650 GPU
9.549.81
Storage
32 GB internal memory128 GB internal memory
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slotNo SD card slot
8.1210.1
Camera
16.00 MP + 3.70 MP48.00 MP + 20.00 MP
f/2.20 aperturef/1.80 aperture
31.00mm focal length--
0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor0.5 inches (1/2") sensor
3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution
1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video
10.0111.99
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA
Micro SIMDual SIM
710.6
Battery Life
3220mAh Li-Ion Battery4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery
Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
20 hours talk time--
5.26.32
Other Features
Bluetooth 4.1, EDRBluetooth 5.0
GPSGPS
NFCNFC
Infra-red port--
Fingerprint ID ScannerFingerprint ID Scanner
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor

Comparison review

The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is slightly better than the Galaxy Note 4, getting a general score of 88.3 against 81.6. Both of these devices use Android OS (operating system), but the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has newer 11 version while Galaxy Note 4 has Android 5.0 version. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 construction is incredibly newer, but somewhat heavier and somewhat thicker than the Galaxy Note 4.

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a bit better performance than Samsung Galaxy Note 4, because although it has doesn't have a GPU, it also counts with a greater number of cores and more RAM. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has a little more vivid display than Xiaomi Black Shark 4, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a better 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution and a greater screen density.

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a way bigger storage for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Note 4, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 96 GB more internal storage capacity. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 features a much longer battery duration than Galaxy Note 4, because it has a 4500mAh battery size.

The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 shoots much clearer videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video quality, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also has a bigger camera aperture, a lot more mega pixels back camera, better video frame rates and a way bigger sensor taking more light and vivid colors.

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 costs a lot more than the Galaxy Note 4, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.




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