Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs ZTE Nubia Z9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs ZTE Nubia Z9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505Global · 2GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Mi5Xiaomi Mi5China · 3GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi5sXiaomi Mi5sChina · 3GB · 64GB
ZTE Nubia Z9ZTE Nubia Z9China · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
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ZTE Nubia Z9
ZTE Nubia Z9
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.8Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.7
288 reviews
9.1
465 reviews
9.0
206 reviews
7.0
6 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s vs ZTE Nubia Z9

Specs Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 price comparison Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi5 Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Mi5s prices Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB 		ZTE Nubia Z9 prices ZTE Nubia Z9
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5" 5.15" 5.15" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 72% useful 73% useful 71% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.8 mm
136.6 mm
8.0 mm 		68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm 		70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm 		68.3 mm
147.4 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 130 g 129 g 145 g 192 g
Micro SnapD. 600
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 36.218
v? 		131.646
v6 		146.988
v6 		75.817
v6
Battery 2600 mAh 3000 mAh 3200 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX091PQ
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX234 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi Xiaomi Nubia
Aliases I9505G Galaxy S4 Google Play E, SGH-I337, Galaxy S IV I9505 Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5s --

Release Date
Release date April 2013,
10 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5s
ZTE Nubia Z9
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5s
ZTE Nubia Z9
Size
69.8 mm • 136.6 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.5 mm • 144.6 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.3 mm • 145.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.3 mm • 147.4 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 130 g 129 g 145 g 192 g
Usable surface 72 % 73 % 71 % 74 %
Materials Polycarbonate Plastic, Glass, Metal Plastic, Metal Glass, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Gold
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.15" 5.15" 5.2"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • CGS - Continuous Grain Silicon

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
7.3
7.6
6.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.1
9.5
9.2
7.5
Is it comfortable?
8.3
9.4
9.2
7.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.8
9.1
9.0
8.7
Number of reviews
288 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
6 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 4x Krait 300 1.9 GHz 2x Kryo 1.8 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.7 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm 20 nm
64 Bits No Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 320 Qualcomm Adreno 530 510MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 430

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
36.218
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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131.646
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 12% of devices
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146.988
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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75.817
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No No No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the front Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer
  • Humidity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
8.3
8.0
9.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.7
9.4
9.4
7.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.0
9.3
9.0
8.3
Number of reviews
288 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
6 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX091PQ Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Sony IMX234 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 50 - 2000 -- -- 40 - 3200
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.55 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/2.8" 1/2.3" 1/2.6"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • 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

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2.1 Mpx 4 Mpx 4 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV4688 Unknown
Type -- -- CMOS BSI --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- 2.00 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
79
Mobile
80
Photo
76
Video
 -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.2
9.4
9.4
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
6.3
7.8
8.1
7.5
Quality of selfies
6.6
8.7
8.5
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.5
8.8
9.0
8.2
Number of reviews
288 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
6 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • 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)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 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)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • 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)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

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

 0.285 W/Kg on head
0.399 W/Kg on body 		0.376 W/Kg on head
0.798 W/Kg on body 		0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 0.770 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body 		0.703 W/Kg on head
1.422 W/Kg on body 		-- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.0
9.0
9.1
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.1
8.7
9.2
8.7
And the WiFi?
8.1
9.1
9.4
9.3
Number of reviews
288 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
6 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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2900 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes No
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 44%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
288 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
6 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 34%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 24%
    Never
  • 41%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 33%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
288 reviews
465 reviews
206 reviews
6 reviews
Prices
From $ 88 --
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