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Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB) vs Essential Phone PH-1

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 4 vs Essential Phone PH-1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB) 08Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Essential Phone PH-1 Compare Xiaomi Mi 4 X
5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Essential Phone PH-1

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 (TD-LTE 16GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB) vs Phone PH-1} 18 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+3080 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3040 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1312x2560 pixels62%
Higher resolution screen
441 PPIvs+504 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.71"14%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP102%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
1/3" inches
(front) 8MP
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
 
ModelXiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Phone PH-1
Other model namesXiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE for China, Xiaomi LeoEssential PH-1 Unlocked
Country or region availableChina
China
(Europe)CanadaUSAJapan
(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan
BrandXiaomiEssential
Release date8/1/20148/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/2017
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.7 x 5.48 in)71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredTitanium frame, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1312x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI504 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered500nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
System versionAndroid 4.4.3 KitKatAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkTD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixel1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
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 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh3040 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging27W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standby280 hours (11.7 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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 WiFi display
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)Essential Phone PH-1
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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