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Nokia 3.1 Plus

Nokia 3.1 Plus

#4017
Xiaomi Mi 4i

Xiaomi Mi 4i

#4040

Category Breakdown

Nokia 3.1 Plus
Xiaomi Mi 4i
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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
13 MP

Main Camera Details

13 MP, f/2.0, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, AF

Front Camera

8 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/1.8

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps

Selfie Video

720p@30fps
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

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

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Blue, White, Gray
Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink

Foldable

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

Software

Operating System

Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2

OS Version

Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes