Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy I8250
Xiaomi Mi 1S
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.252.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy I8250 and Xiaomi Mi 1S both feature a 4.0" TFT display, but the Mi 1S offers a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 1S is powered by a dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU, compared to the Galaxy I8250's single-core 1.0 GHz, providing a noticeable advantage in processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Mi 1S supports 1080p video recording, while the Galaxy I8250 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Mi 1S also has a larger battery capacity at 1930 mAh versus 1650 mAh in the Galaxy I8250.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy I8250 runs on Android 2.3, while the Mi 1S operates on a more recent Android 4.0, enhancing the overall software experience.
- Build quality is similar, but the Mi 1S is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy I8250
Xiaomi Mi 1S
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For China Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 220
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1930 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122.5 x 63 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
125 x 63 x 11.9 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
Weight
125 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pink/Black
White, green, blue, red, violet, orange, gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

