Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 11:23 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 6:20 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB) 38Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.36"
AMOLED

1200x2670

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5240
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) Compare Xiaomi 15 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)

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!

38 Advantages Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
+4.32GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+256GB (220GB available)43 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+68 billion4249 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1200x2670 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+460 PPI80% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+6.36"48% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP18 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.6 (aperture)62% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP16 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5240 mAh176% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+90W8 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)79% Lighter
Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices

LTPO AMOLED / Super AMOLED

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
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Model	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Other model names	Xiaomi 15 24129PN74G, 24129PN74I	Galaxy S4 mini Plus GT-i9195i
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/29/2024	6/1/2015
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 152.3 millimeters (2.8 x 6 in)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.36" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1200x2670 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	68 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragon Crystal Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	3200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
System version	Android 15	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	HyperOS 2	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.32GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 2534643 (v10) Geekbench: 9419 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 4.0	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°1/2.76"0.64µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	8K@24/30fps (HDR) 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG) 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps Leica Summilux	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	21mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.14" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	4 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	6.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5240 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	90W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 10W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, White, Green, Lilac, Liquid Silver • Xiaomi HyperAI	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 15 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.98W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)	0.678W/kg (head), 0.503W/kg (body)