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Xiaomi Mi-3
64 GBSamsung Galaxy S4
SprintSPH-L720
| Global Score | |
| 71.6 | 79 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.2.1 | Android 4.4 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2013-03-14 |
| 5.67 x 2.90 x 0.32 inches | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| -- | Polycarbonate |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 300.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2360 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.91 | 9.02 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 4.6 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3050mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2600mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 17 hours talk time |
| 5.04 | 4.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a global score of 79, which is better than the Xiaomi Mi-3's 71.6 global score. Both of these devices come with Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy S4 has older 4.4 version and Xiaomi Mi-3 has Android 4.4.2 version. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a lighter and a little thinner cellphone than Xiaomi Mi-3.
Xiaomi Mi-3 features a bit more powerful CPU than Samsung Galaxy S4, and although they both have a 2 GB RAM memory and a Quad-Core processing unit, the Xiaomi Mi-3 also has a better graphics co-processor running at 450 MHz. Xiaomi Mi-3 and Galaxy S4 count with quite similar screens, both of them have the same screen density, the same resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a display of the same size.
The Galaxy S4 shoots a bit better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi-3. Both have the same 30 fps video frame rates, the same 1920x1080 video resolution, a F2.2 aperture and a 13 mega pixels back camera. The Galaxy S4 has a lot bigger storage capacity for applications and games than Xiaomi Mi-3, and although they both have exactly the same 64 GB internal storage capacity, the Galaxy S4 also has a SD memory slot that admits up to 64 GB.
The Xiaomi Mi-3 counts with better battery life than Samsung Galaxy S4, because it has 3050mAh of battery capacity.
Galaxy S4 is not only the best phones of the ones we are comparing here, but it's also very cheap compared to the other phones, which makes it a no doubt choice.
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