Apple iPhone 4s vs Xiaomi Mi3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 4s vs Xiaomi Mi3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 4sApple iPhone 4sGlobal · 512MB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi3Xiaomi Mi3China · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone 4s
Apple iPhone 4s
Global · 512MB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi3
Xiaomi Mi3
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
6.7
118 reviews
8.9
111 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 4s vs Xiaomi Mi3

Specs stores to buy Apple iPhone 4s Apple iPhone 4s
Global · 512MB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Mi3 prices Xiaomi Mi3
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 3.5" 5"
Resolution LowRes FHD
Usable surface 54% useful 65% useful
Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Dimensions 58.6 mm
115.2 mm
9.0 mm 		73.6 mm
144.0 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 140 g 145 g
Micro A5
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core
RAM 512 MB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 11.284
v? 		55.200
v6
Battery 1432 mAh 3050 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
iSight Camera (4s)
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 9 Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Apple Xiaomi
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date October 2011,
12 years ago 		December 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 4s
Xiaomi Mi3
Apple iPhone 4s
Xiaomi Mi3
Size
58.6 mm • 115.2 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.6 mm • 144.0 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 140 g 145 g
Usable surface 54 % 65 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors

Screen
Diagonal 3.5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Resolution LowRes
640 x 960 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 330 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.7
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.1
8.1
Is it comfortable?
7.8
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.5
7.8
Number of reviews
118 reviews
111 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A5 APL0498 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB
CPU 2x Cortex-A9 1.0 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 45 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU PowerVR SGX543 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 512 MB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
11.284
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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55.200
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.9
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.2
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.1
8.7
Number of reviews
118 reviews
111 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (4s) Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO 64 - 800 --
Pixel size 1.39 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" --

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Face detection
  • Optical zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 0.3 Mpx 2 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
7.7
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
5.7
6.8
Quality of selfies
5.8
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.6
8.1
Number of reviews
118 reviews
111 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE -- --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Unknown

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
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)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • S-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Proprietary
  • 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.

 0.990 W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 1.180 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body 		-- W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.5
8.6
Quality of the GPS
7.6
8.6
And the WiFi?
7.8
8.7
Number of reviews
118 reviews
111 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1432 mAh
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3050 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
 --

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 18%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 6%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
118 reviews
111 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 9.3
    iOS 9 , 8 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) -- No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 62%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 25%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 21%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
118 reviews
111 reviews
Prices
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