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Xiaomi Mi-3
64 GBSamsung Galaxy S5
32 GBSM-G901F
| Global Score | |
| 71.6 | 80.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.2.1 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2014-06-23 |
| 5.67 x 2.90 x 0.32 inches | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| Black | Black, Blue, Gold, Red and White |
| -- | Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 300.00 | $ 399.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 576 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2360 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.91 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 4.6 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3050mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 5.04 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy S5 is much better than Xiaomi Mi-3, with an 80.8 score against 71.6. Galaxy S5 has the same thickness and weight than the Xiaomi Mi-3. These devices use the same Android 4.4.2 operating system, so you shouldn't notice any difference in that aspect. Samsung Galaxy S5 counts with a bit more powerful processing unit than Xiaomi Mi-3, and although they both have 4 cpu cores, the Samsung Galaxy S5 also has a larger amount of RAM and a faster graphics processor running at 500 MHz.
The Galaxy S5 features a little bit better looking screen than Xiaomi Mi-3, and although they both have exactly the same 1920 x 1080 resolution, the Galaxy S5 also has a little bigger display and a higher quantity of pixels per inch in the screen. Galaxy S5 counts with a slightly bigger memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi-3, because although it has 0 less internal memory capacity, it also counts with an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 128 GB.
The Xiaomi Mi-3 counts with just a little better battery duration than Galaxy S5, because it has 3050mAh of battery capacity instead of 2800mAh. The Samsung Galaxy S5 captures much clearer videos and photos than Xiaomi Mi-3, and although they both have a same size aperture, the Samsung Galaxy S5 also has a much better (4K) video definition and a higher resolution camera in the back.
Galaxy S5 costs more money than Xiaomi Mi-3, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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