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Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB) vs Huawei Impulse 4G

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 4 vs Huawei Impulse 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Impulse 4G X Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB) 28Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Huawei Impulse 4G Compare Xiaomi Mi 4 X
3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)

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!

Mi 4 (4G 16GB)} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB) vs Impulse 4G} 4 Advantages Huawei Impulse 4G
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (13GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+441 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs246 PPI
+5"32%
Larger screen
vs3.8"
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.2 Froyo
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3080 mAh105%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
149 grams (5.22 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)15%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+8 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
 
ModelXiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Impulse 4G
Other model namesXiaomi Mi4 LTE Internacional, Xiaomi Mi4 4G, Xiaomi LeoAT&T Impulse 4G (HSPA+) U8800-51, Huawei IDEOS X5 U8800-51
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiHuawei
Release date12/1/20149/18/2011
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.7 x 5.48 in)65 x 120 millimeters (2.56 x 4.72 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
System versionAndroid 4.4.3 KitKatAndroid 2.2.2 Froyo
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM7230
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)512MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HB4F1
Battery capacity3080 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4 hours
Standby113.3 hours (4.7 days)240 hours (10 days)

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
โ€ข MI UI 5.0
โ€ข Quick Charge 2.0
โ€ข WiFi display
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Dolby Mobile sound
โ€ข SRS professional audio effect
โ€ข Huawei aHome UI
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 4 (4G 16GB)Huawei Impulse 4G
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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