Samsung Galaxy Express (SGH-i437) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)

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

8/6/2014 10:07 PM, updated: 4/30/2020 8:51 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X Samsung Galaxy Express (SGH-i437) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) Compare Samsung Galaxy Express 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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	vs	15 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)49% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)4% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+267 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% 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) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh55% 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
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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

24 Common items in both devices

8GB (5GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) HD (1280x720)

+17 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 Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Express i437 4G, Samsung SGH-i437	Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2012	8/7/2014
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 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 Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
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
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 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 Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	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	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, 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	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	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 Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	14 hours
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	770 hours (32.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	Redmi Note (4G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titanium Gray • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • S Beam • WiFi dual-band • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)	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