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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 4S X Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) 15Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3220
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 4 X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)

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Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) vs Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs210 grams (7.35 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+515 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)82%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
5.7"vs+6.67"17%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/2" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 3.7MPvs+(front) 20MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3220 mAhvs+4500 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+15 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note 4 Octa-core 4G, Samsung Muscat黑鲨4S, Black Shark 4S (128GB+12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil(Europe)
(Latin America), Brazil, (Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date10/10/201410/16/2021, Announced: 10/13/2021
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)78.6 x 153.5 millimeters (3.09 x 6.04 in)76.21 x 163.69 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)210 grams (7.35 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered144Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredJoy UI 12 / 13

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5433 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP6Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 710538 (v9)
Geekbench: 3451 (v5.1)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4AF
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length31mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)3.7 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1440 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Humidity
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3220 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy20 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• S Pen stylus
• S-Voice natural language
• Dropbox 50GB
• Samsung Gear S compatible
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Black, White, Gundam
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C)Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.23W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.366W/kg (head), 0.568W/kg (body)feature not registered
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