Nokia 4.2
#3512
Xiaomi Mi 4i
#3766Category Breakdown
Nokia 4.2
Xiaomi Mi 4i
Performance
61.457.3
Camera
19.135.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.225.5
Build
89.788.9
Connectivity
57.553.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.438.7
Summary
- The Nokia 4.2 features a larger 5.71-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 4i has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper display.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia 4.2 is powered by the Snapdragon 439 chipset, whereas the Mi 4i uses the older Snapdragon 615, which may affect overall efficiency.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi 4i includes autofocus, potentially enhancing photo quality.
- The Nokia 4.2 has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly lower than the Mi 4i's 3120 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- The Nokia runs on Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 11) with a cleaner Android One experience, while the Mi 4i operates on an older Android version with MIUI, which may offer a different user interface experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Nokia has a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Mi 4i features Gorilla Glass on the front and a plastic back, making the Nokia slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 4.2
Xiaomi Mi 4i
General
Release Date
2019, May 07
2015
Announced
2019, February 24
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.71"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 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
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 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/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 71.3 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 mm (5.44 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
161 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Pink Sand
Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass