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Xiaomi Mi 4
64 GBGoogle Nexus 5
North AmericaD820, D821
| Global Score | |
| 75.2 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| Android 4.4.3 | Android 4.4.3 |
| 2014-07-22 | 2013-10-31 |
| 5.48 x 2.70 x 0.35 inches | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Red and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 329.00 | $ 480.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Qualcomm Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 30.40mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.31 inches (1/3.2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3080mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 2300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 300 hours standby time 17 hours talk time |
| 5.04 | 4.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Nexus 5 is slightly better than Xiaomi Mi 4, getting a score of 76 against 75.2. The Google Nexus 5 is a somewhat lighter and just a little thinner device than Xiaomi Mi 4, even when both were released only 9 months apart. These phones use the same Android 4.4.3 OS, so you shouldn't perceive any difference in that aspect.
Google Nexus 5 counts with a display that is very similar to Xiaomi Mi 4's display, they have the same 1920 x 1080 resolution, the same amount of pixels in each inch in the screen and a same size display. Xiaomi Mi 4 features a much bigger storage capacity to store more apps and games than Google Nexus 5, because it has 64 GB internal memory.
The Xiaomi Mi 4 features a bit more powerful processor than Google Nexus 5, and although they both have 4 cores and a 450 MHz graphics processing unit, the Xiaomi Mi 4 also has a greater amount of RAM memory. Xiaomi Mi 4 shoots much clearer videos and photos than Google Nexus 5, because it has a lot higher 3840x2160 video definition, a camera with a way better 13 MP resolution, a lot larger diafragm aperture and a larger camera sensor taking better quality pictures and videos.
The Xiaomi Mi 4 features better battery performance than Google Nexus 5, because it has a 34% more battery size.
Although Google Nexus 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Xiaomi Mi 4, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xiaomi Mi 4. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy the Google Nexus 5, but if you don't you can save some money and get the Xiaomi Mi 4, giving up a couple features and specs.
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