Category Breakdown
Nokia 3.1 Plus
Xiaomi Mi 4i
Performance
59.657.3
Camera
29.835.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
26.625.5
Build
77.888.9
Connectivity
59.953.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.438.7
Summary
- The Nokia 3.1 Plus features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 4i has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Mi 4i uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, with both offering similar RAM options.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi 4i has a lower resolution front camera at 5 MP compared to the 8 MP on the Nokia.
- The Nokia 3.1 Plus has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the 3120 mAh in the Mi 4i, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Nokia runs on Android 8.1 (upgradable to Android 10), while the Mi 4i operates on an older Android 5.0.2 with MIUI, indicating a more modern software experience on the Nokia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3.1 Plus
Xiaomi Mi 4i
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) - GlobalQualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) - USA
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - GlobalOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) - USA
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - GlobalAdreno 505 - USA
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 3.01 x 0.32 in)
138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 mm (5.44 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
180 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue, White, Gray
Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

