Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 72.5 | 81.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.3 | Android 5.0, 4.4 |
| 2014-07-22 | 2014-09-03 |
| 5.48 x 2.70 x 0.35 inches | 5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.26 ounces | 6.14 ounces |
| Black and White | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 329.00 | $ 335.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.6 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 525 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Qualcomm Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 3.70 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3080mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 18 hours talk time |
| 5.04 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | 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 Note Edge has an overall score of 81.7, which is much better than Xiaomi Mi 4's 72.5 overall score. Both phones we compare here have Android OS (operating system), but the Galaxy Note Edge has a more recent 5.0 version while Xiaomi Mi 4 has Android 4.4.3 version. Galaxy Note Edge's design is heavier but just a little bit thinner than the Xiaomi Mi 4, and both of them were released only 1 months apart.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge counts with a bit faster processor than Xiaomi Mi 4, and although they both have the same RAM amount and the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge also has a better graphics processor. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge features just a bit better display than Xiaomi Mi 4, because it has a little higher pixel amount per inch in the screen, a better 2560 x 1440 resolution and a little bit larger display.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge shoots clearer pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi 4, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not good for low light captures and video, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution and the same video frame rate, the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge also counts with a bigger back-facing camera sensor which gives a better image and video quality and a more MP back camera.
Galaxy Note Edge has a lot bigger storage to install games and applications than Xiaomi Mi 4, because it has an external memory slot that allows a maximum of 128 GB and 32 GB internal storage capacity. Xiaomi Mi 4 counts with just a bit better battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, because it has a 3 percent bigger battery size.
The Galaxy Note Edge costs a little more money than the Xiaomi Mi 4, but you can get a better phone for that extra dollars.
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