Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Mi 4S
- Google Pixel 4a
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Mi 4S | Google Pixel 4a | |
 |  | |
| Model alias | Mi4S | - |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 70.76 mm 7.076 cm 0.232 ft 2.786 in | 69.4 mm 6.94 cm 0.228 ft 2.732 in |
| Height | 139.26 mm 13.926 cm 0.457 ft 5.483 in | 144 mm 14.4 cm 0.472 ft 5.669 in |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm 0.78 cm 0.026 ft 0.307 in | 8.2 mm 0.82 cm 0.027 ft 0.323 in |
| Weight | 133 g 0.29 lbs 4.69 oz | 143 g 0.32 lbs 5.04 oz |
| Volume | 76.86 cm³ 4.67 in³ | 81.95 cm³ 4.98 in³ |
| Colors | Black White Gold Lilac | Just Black |
| Body materials | Glass Magnesium alloy | Glass Polycarbonate |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Micro-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 1 |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) CDMA 1900 MHz (BC1) CDMA 800 MHz (BC10) |
| CDMA2000 | 1xEV-DO Rev. A | - |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz | - |
| UMTS | UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz | UМТS 900 МНz (В8) UМТS 1700 МНz (В4) UМТS 1900 МНz (В2) UМТS 2100 МНz (В1) |
| LTE | LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В13) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В14) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В29) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В66) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В25) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ-FDD 2300 МНz (В30) LТЕ-ТDD 5200 МНz (В46) LТЕ-FDD 600 МНz (В71) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 9 | UМТS GРRS LТЕ |
| - | 2x2 MiMO |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ V7 (Аndrоid 5.1.1 Lоlliрор) МΙUΙ V7.2 (Аndrоid 6.0 Маrshmаllоw) МΙUΙ V8 (Аndrоid 7.0 Νоugаt) МΙUΙ V9 МΙUΙ V10 | Аndrоid 10 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 808 (МSМ8992) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 730G (SМ7150-АВ) |
| Process technology | 20 nm | 8 nm |
| CPU | 2х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А57, 4х 1.44 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 | 2х 2.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А76, 6х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 470) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 0 cache memory (L0) | 4 KB + 4 KB | - |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 32 KB + 32 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 2048 KB 2 MB | - |
| CPU cores | 6 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 1800 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 418 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| GPU frequency | 600 MHz | 700 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 833 MHz | 1999 MHz |
| - | Titan M Security Module |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| eMMC 5.0 | UFS 2.1 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | - |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | OLED |
| Diagonal size | 5 in 127 mm 12.7 cm | 5.81 in 147.57 mm 14.76 cm |
| Width | 2.45 in 62.26 mm 6.23 cm | 2.43 in 61.84 mm 6.18 cm |
| Height | 4.36 in 110.69 mm 11.07 cm | 5.28 in 133.99 mm 13.4 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 2.167:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi 173 ppcm | 444 ppi 174 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 70.17 % | 83.18 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| Full Lamination Technology 95% NTSC | Ambient EQ Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Always-on Display HDR (UHDA certification) |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Magnetometer |
| Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1035 | Active Edge Motion Sense (Soli radar) |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | - | Sony IMX363 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2.55" |
| Pixel size | - | 1.4 µm 0.001400 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/1.7 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 4.1 mm | 27 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Field of view | - | 77 ° |
| Number of lenses | 5 | - |
| Flash type | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| - | Phase detection with Dual Pixel 1080p @ 120 fps 720p @ 240 fps |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | - | Sony IMX355 |
| Sensor type | - | CMOS |
| Sensor format | - | 1/3.92" |
| Pixel size | - | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 1.9 mm | 22 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Field of view | 85 ° | 84 ° |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP | 3648 x 2190 pixels 7.99 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | - | HDR Face detection Face unlock |
| - | 2 NIR cameras NIR flood emitter NIR dot projector |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| - | Active noise cancellation HAC (M3/T3) - Hearing Aid Compatibility |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g 802.11а | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz 802.11аd |
| MU-MiMO | 2x2 MiMO |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP HID | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Features | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX Flash Video H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV QuickTime MP4 VC-1 VP8 WebM WMV Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 3260 mAh | 3140 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 2 A 9 V / 1.2 A 12 V / 1 A | 9 V / 2 A |
| Quick charge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 | USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | - | 1.82 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | - | 1.81 W/kg |
| Head SAR (USA) | - | 1.55 W/kg |
| Body SAR (USA) | - | 1.55 W/kg |
| Xiaomi Mi 4S | Google Pixel 4a |