Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 5s vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/11/2017 10:05 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

4.1mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 5s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)

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24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core95% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+428 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+5.15"7% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(back) 12MP50% 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
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)30% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 4.1MP115% 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 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+133 grams (4.66 ounces)9% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi 5s 2015711 4GB/32GB, Xiaomi Mi5S, Xiaomi 5s	T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 T999V, Galaxy S III
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2016	6/21/2012
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.3 x 145.6 millimeters (2.77 x 5.73 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.15" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
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	600/150 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	4.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2688x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	2µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging • VoLTE	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 5s (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.43W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.196W/kg (head)