Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)

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

8/6/2014 10:07 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 8:30 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)64% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+267 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G TD-LTEAdvantage The 4G TD-LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
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Model	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
Other model names	Galaxy Core GT-i8260, Samsung GT-i8260	Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	5/13/2013	8/7/2014
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.6 x 129.3 millimeters (2.66 x 5.09 in)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	Samsung TouchWiz	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available) eMMC 4.41	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	Not supported	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	14 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	770 hours (32.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Blue Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Redmi Note (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered