Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
22.6
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4070
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition)
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26 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Note 2 Special edition (64GB+6GB RAM), Xiaomi Scorpio | Verizon Galaxy S4 i545 (4G LTE + CDMA) |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() China, Hong Kong | ![]() USA |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 7/1/2017 | 5/23/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in) | 69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in) |
Weight | 166 grams (5.81 ounces) | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 5.0.1 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | TouchWiz UI |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
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 | 600/50 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat3 (4, 13) |
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 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 Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 22.6 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5488x4112 pixels | 4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.14µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | 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 only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | 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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 4070 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 17 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 350 hours (14.6 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
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: Black, Gold, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min | • Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (Special edition) | Galaxy S4 (SGH-i545) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |