Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/27/2018 6:34 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Xiaomi Pocophone F1 X Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	vs	27 Advantages Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)189% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2246 pixels163% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+403 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6.18"29% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)37% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 20MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh90% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
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Model	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Pocophone F1 (64GB)
Other model names	Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-i535, Galaxy S III R530	Xiaomi Poco F1 (6GB RAM), M1805E10A, Pocofone
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	7/12/2012	8/29/2018
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)	75.2 x 155.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.18" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 10
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	MIUI 9 / 10 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100	LTE Cat16 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework	• Colors: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Red • LiquidCool technology
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.48W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.088W/kg (head)	feature not registered