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| Global Score | |
| 65.8 | 66.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 4.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2016-11-11 | 2012-04-16 |
| 5.51 x 2.77 x 0.33 inches | 5.33 x 2.67 x 0.37 inches |
| 4.64 ounces | 5.29 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 104.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 4.7 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 294 pixels per inch | 312 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 8917 chipset | TI OMAP4460 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | PowerVR SGX540 (384 MHz) GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.80 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | -- |
| 6.1 | 5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3120mAh Li - Ion Battery | 1850mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 7.5 hours talk time |
| 5.12 | 3.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Galaxy Nexus Sprint has an overall score of 66.2, which is slightly better than the Xiaomi Redmi 4a's overall score of 65.8. Both devices in this comparison use Android OS (Operating System), but the Galaxy Nexus Sprint has the older 4.3 version and Xiaomi Redmi 4a has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version. Galaxy Nexus Sprint's design is older, somewhat thicker and somewhat heavier than the Xiaomi Redmi 4a.
The Xiaomi Redmi 4a features just a bit better processing power than Galaxy Nexus Sprint, because although it has doesn't have a GPU, it also counts with a higher amount of RAM and a higher number of cores (and also faster). The Galaxy Nexus Sprint has a much better display than Xiaomi Redmi 4a, because although it has a little smaller screen, and they both have the same exact 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, the Galaxy Nexus Sprint also counts with a bit greater pixel density.
The Xiaomi Redmi 4a takes better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Nexus Sprint, and although they both have the same (Full HD) video definition and the same 30 fps video frame rate, the Xiaomi Redmi 4a also has a back-facing camera with a way better 13 mega pixels resolution and a much bigger camera aperture to take better images and videos in low light environments.
Xiaomi Redmi 4a counts with more storage capacity to install games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Nexus Sprint, because although it has just 16 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that admits up to 128 GB. Xiaomi Redmi 4a features a really longer battery lifetime than Galaxy Nexus Sprint, because it has 3120mAh of battery capacity against 1850mAh.
Galaxy Nexus Sprint is not only the best devices of the ones in this comparison, but it's also cheaper, which makes it a very good choice.
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