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Xiaomi Mi-2S
16 GBSamsung Galaxy S III
16 GB U.S. CellularSCH-I535
| Global Score | |
| 65.1 | 70.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 4.1 | Android 4.1.2, 4.1, 4.0.4 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2012-06-04 |
| 4.96 x 2.44 x 0.40 inches | 5.39 x 2.80 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 4.70 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue, Brown and White |
| -- | Polycarbonate |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 169.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.3 inches | 4.8 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 342 pixels per inch | 306 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1700 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.90 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.60 aperture |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (90 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 8.36 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2100mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 15 hours talk time | 200 hours standby time 15 hours talk time |
| 3.92 | 4 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S III is a bit better than Xiaomi Mi-2S, having a 70.8 score against 65.1. The Samsung Galaxy S III body is a little lighter and thinner than the Xiaomi Mi-2S. Both of these devices have Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy S III has newer 4.1.2 version and Xiaomi Mi-2S has Android 4.1 version, so it provides the user lots of additional features and performance tweaks.
The Xiaomi Mi-2S counts with a bit faster processing unit than Galaxy S III, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount and a 400 megahertz graphics processing unit, the Xiaomi Mi-2S also has a greater number of cores. The Xiaomi Mi-2S features just a bit better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy S III, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, and they both have an equal 1280 x 720 resolution, the Xiaomi Mi-2S also counts with a just a little better number of pixels in each inch in the display.
The Samsung Galaxy S III features much more memory capacity to install applications and games than Xiaomi Mi-2S, and although they both have exactly the same 16 GB internal storage capacity, the Samsung Galaxy S III also has a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 64 GB. The Samsung Galaxy S III shoots slightly better photographs and videos than Xiaomi Mi-2S, although it has a tinier aperture, they both have the same video frame rate, the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution and a same resolution camera.
Galaxy S III counts with a little longer battery lifetime than Xiaomi Mi-2S, because it has a 5% larger battery capacity.
In addition to being the best phone in this comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S III is also by far the cheapest one, which makes it a great choice.
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