Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)

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

1/19/2018 3:34 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4850
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

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

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21 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8.8GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner	vs	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+342 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+6.44"50% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 16MP99% 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
+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) 5MP162% 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)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 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
+4850 mAh155% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)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
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)90% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	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

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

(front) HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Other model names	小米Max 2016001, 2016002, Xiaomi Max 3GB RAM, Xiaomi Hydrogen	Galaxy S4 mini i9190, Galaxy S IV, Samsung Serrano
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	5/17/2016	7/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	88.3 x 173.1 millimeters (3.48 x 6.81 in)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.44" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (8.8GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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 800/1900, 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) 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 Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4850 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • MIUI 8.0	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Hexa 32GB)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.368W/kg (head), 1.333W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.298W/kg (head), 0.361W/kg (body)