LG Nexus 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 3S: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Nexus 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 3S. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG Nexus 4LG Nexus 4Global · 2GB · 8GB
Xiaomi Redmi 3SXiaomi Redmi 3SChina · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
LG Nexus 4
LG Nexus 4
Global · 2GB · 8GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 3S
Xiaomi Redmi 3S
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
198 reviews
8.5
125 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Nexus 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 3S

Specs LG Nexus 4 prices LG Nexus 4
Global · 2GB · 8GB 		Xiaomi Redmi 3S price compare Xiaomi Redmi 3S
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 4.7" 5"
Resolution HD+ HD
Usable surface 68% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Dimensions 68.7 mm
133.9 mm
9.1 mm 		69.6 mm
139.3 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 139 g 144 g
Micro SnapD. S4P
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 430
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 27.316
v? 		37.647
v6
Battery 2100 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX111PQ Exmor R
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3L2
Selfie Camera SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand LG Xiaomi
Aliases Mako, E960, Optimus Nexus, Nexus IV, Optimus G Nexus Hongmi 3S 16GB, Red Rise 3S 16GB

Release Date
Release date October 2012,
11 years ago 		June 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Nexus 4
Xiaomi Redmi 3S
LG Nexus 4
Xiaomi Redmi 3S
Size
68.7 mm • 133.9 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 139.3 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 139 g 144 g
Usable surface 68 % 71 %
Materials - Magnesium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Resolution HD+
768 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 318 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • G2 Touch Hybrid display technology
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.9
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.6
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.8
7.9
Number of reviews
198 reviews
125 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937
CPU 4x Krait 200 1.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.1GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 320 Qualcomm Adreno 505

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
27.316
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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37.647
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 9% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.6
7.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.5
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.4
7.4
Number of reviews
198 reviews
125 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX111PQ Exmor R Samsung S5K3L2
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.3 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.9
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
4.9
6.3
Quality of selfies
5.3
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8
7.9
Number of reviews
198 reviews
125 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HS
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.410 W/Kg on head
0.480 W/Kg on body 		0.485 W/Kg on head
1.600 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.550 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body 		0.220 W/Kg on head
1.220 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.3
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.4
8.8
Number of reviews
198 reviews
125 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 11%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 41%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
198 reviews
125 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Does this brand inspire confidence?
10
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Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 70%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 46%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
198 reviews
125 reviews
Prices
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