In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI 4i and Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A320F | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 138.1 mm | 135.4 mm | Xiaomi MI 4i has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Width | 69.6 mm | 66.2 mm | Xiaomi MI 4i has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 7.9 mm | Xiaomi MI 4i is narrower than Xiaomi MI 4i. |
Weight | 130 g | 138 g | Xiaomi MI 4i is lighter than Xiaomi MI 4i. |
Body Colour | Black | Dark grey | White | Sand gold | Blue mist | Blue-mist | Gold-sand | Black-sky | Peach-cloud | |
Body Material | - | Metal, glass | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.29 W/kg | 1.38 W/kg (body), 0.349 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | HD Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 4.7" | Xiaomi MI 4i has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Xiaomi MI 4i has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
Pixel Density | 441 ppi | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Features | - | Always-on display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Concore Glass | - |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | - | |
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Clock Speed | 1.7 GHz | 1.6 GHz | Xiaomi MI 4i has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI 4i has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 405 | - |
MEMORY | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 16 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | - | 9.7 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Type | - | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 4i. |
Lens Construction | 5-element | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, manual mode | Food mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile detection | - | Xiaomi MI 4i has face detection. |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | - | Quick Launch |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 4i. |
Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.8 | F/1.9 | Xiaomi MI 4i has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 4i. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | 5-element | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3120 mAh | 2350 mAh | Xiaomi MI 4i has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Talk Time | 2100 minutes | 1020 minutes | Xiaomi MI 4i has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 2100 min | Talk (3G): up to 1020 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Playback (Music): up to 41 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 55 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
User Interface | MIUI V6 | - | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 3, Band 7, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HID | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | |
NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | XviD, MPEG-4, DivX, H.264 | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265 |
FEATURES | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, Active noise-cancellation | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX |
OTHERS | Xiaomi MI 4i | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |