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Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

Side by side comparison between Samsung Star vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha X Samsung Star (GT-S5230) 04Points
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
37Points Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Compare Samsung Star X
7.92"
AMOLED

2088x2250

108
MP
12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

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!

Star (GT-S5230)} 4 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Mi Mix Alpha} 37 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)159%
Lighter
vs241 grams (8.44 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
50MBvs+512GB (494GB available)10116 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+2088x2250 pixels48 times
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+388 PPI150%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+7.92"164%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 20MP44 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
QVGA (320x240)vs+6K UHD (5760x3240)242 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+4050 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

4 Common items in both devices
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ 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

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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ModelStar (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Other model namesSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One小米MIX Alpha, Xiaomi Mix Alpha
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date4/30/20092/1/2020
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)72.3 x 154.38 millimeters (2.85 x 6.08 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)241 grams (8.44 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredTitanium frame, glass front, ceramic and glass back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Display typeTFT LCDFlexible Super AMOLED
Screen size3" inches7.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~180.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels2088x2250 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI388 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
RAM memoryfeature not registered12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage50MB512GB (494GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (Bands 41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, 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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(triple camera)
108 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.054mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFLaserAF2x-optical-zoom
20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µmLaserAF
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.33" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio outputType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh4050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standby800 hours (33.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• MIUI 11

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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