Category Breakdown
Asus PadFone S
Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.355.3
Summary
- The Asus PadFone S and Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the PadFone S uses a Super IPS+ LCD while the Mi 4 LTE has a standard IPS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 4 LTE has a slightly faster Snapdragon 801 chipset with a 2.5 GHz CPU compared to the 2.3 GHz in the PadFone S, and it also offers 3GB of RAM versus 2GB.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi 4 LTE has a wider aperture of f/1.8, enhancing low-light performance, and features HDR video capabilities.
- The Mi 4 LTE's battery capacity is larger at 3080 mAh, providing longer usage, and it supports faster 18W charging, while the PadFone S has a 2300 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the PadFone S runs a version of Android that can be upgraded to Marshmallow, while the Mi 4 LTE operates on MIUI 5 based on KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus PadFone S
Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Asus PadFone S PF500KL
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super IPS+ LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/1.8
Video Recording
4K@12-25fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.4 x 72.5 x 10 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm (5.48 x 2.70 x 0.35 in)
Weight
150 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Black, Platinum White, Dark Ruby
White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.3 (KitKat), MIUI 5
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.3 (KitKat), MIUI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

