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Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Dual SIMN9002
| Global Score | |
| 88.3 | 81.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2013-09-04 |
| 6.45 x 3.01 x 0.41 inches | 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches |
| 7.41 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Mirror Black and Pale Grey | Black, Pink and White |
| Metal and Plastic | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 499.00 | $ 265.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| -- | Super AMOLED |
| 393 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| 1300 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3200 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.81 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.99 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Dual SIM | Micro SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 528 hours standby time 25 hours talk time |
| 6.32 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is slightly better than Galaxy Note 3, getting an 88.3 score against 81.2. Both of these phones come with Android OS, but the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has 11 version and Galaxy Note 3 has Android 5.0, so it gives you a couple nice extra features. Even though Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is notably newer than the Galaxy Note 3, it's thicker and somewhat heavier.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a little bit better performance than Galaxy Note 3, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics co-processor, it also counts with 4 more cores and more RAM. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 has a bit sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, because it has a just a little better pixel density, a larger screen and a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with a bit bigger storage capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 64 GB more internal memory. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with a really longer battery duration than Galaxy Note 3, because it has a 4500mAh battery size.
The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 counts with a way better camera than Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and although they both have the same (4K) video quality, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 also has a lot more mega-pixels back-facing camera, better video frame rate, a lot larger back camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors and a bigger aperture for better photos and video in low light situations.
Although Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Galaxy Note 3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Note 3. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy the Xiaomi Black Shark 4, else you can save some dollars and buy the Galaxy Note 3, resigning a couple features and specs.
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