Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Europa phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/29/2017 1:45 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:31 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Europa X Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Deca-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

31 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
+2.1GHz 64bit Deca-core6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+16GB (9GB available)53 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (170MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)47% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+401 PPI180% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+5.5"96% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 13MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)35% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.7 (aperture)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4100 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+102 grams (3.57 ounces)72% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

8 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

3.5mm jack

FM / FM (RDS)

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
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Model	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Other model names	红米Note 4, Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) Deca-Core, Xiaomi Nikel	Samsung Galaxy Corby, Samsung Galaxy i5500M
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Canada
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2016	10/1/2010
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 151 millimeters (2.99 x 5.94 in)	56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPU	Deca-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 780Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	512MB (170MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass • MIUI 8.0 • 720p@120fps slow-motion • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi display	• Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 • Social networking integration • WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.65W/kg (head)