Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3S vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/3/2021 11:19 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S 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 Black Shark 3S (128GB)

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!

29 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)166% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+12GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+128GB (108GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The 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
+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+395 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+6.67"55% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4729 mAh149% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+65W6 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
+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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 [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)107% Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)16% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Other model names	小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (128GB + 12GB RAM)	Galaxy S4 mini Plus GT-i9195i
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020	6/1/2015
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	JOYUI 12	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 618083 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 3.1	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	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)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@1920fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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 Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4729 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	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: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (128GB)	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.)	feature not registered	0.678W/kg (head), 0.503W/kg (body)