Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/9/2019 12:42 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)

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28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)199% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+128GB (109GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)107% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+432 PPI69% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.97"39% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)72% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (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 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+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
+3070 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2330 mAh
+18W80% 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
+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]
+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, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

22 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Other model names	小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105A (AT&T)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019	11/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.97" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR8	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 180057 (v7) Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.0	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
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	800/150 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 (2, 4, 5, 17)
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+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) 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 Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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 Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3070 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
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: Gray, Violet, Blue	• Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	0.69W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	0.223W/kg (head), 0.177W/kg (body)