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Samsung Galaxy I8250

Samsung Galaxy I8250

#8193
Xiaomi Mi 1S

Xiaomi Mi 1S

#8255

Category Breakdown

Samsung Galaxy I8250
Xiaomi Mi 1S
Performance
26.143.3
Camera
39.619.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.418.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.026.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.015.8

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

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, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

VGA
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Pink/Black
White, green, blue, red, violet, orange, gray

Foldable

SAR

0.14 W/kg (head)     0.36 W/kg (body)
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass