Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE
#4384
ZTE Star 2
#4533Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE
ZTE Star 2
Performance
60.959.5
Camera
55.354.3
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.321.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.145.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.032.8
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE features a slightly heavier build at 149g compared to the ZTE Star 2's 130g, with both having a similar 5.0" IPS LCD display and 1080 x 1920 resolution.
- Performance-wise, the Mi 4 LTE has a faster 2.5 GHz CPU versus the Star 2's 2.3 GHz, though both utilize the Snapdragon 801 chipset.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi 4 LTE offers a higher resolution for video recording at 4K@30fps, while the Star 2 supports 1080p@60fps.
- The Mi 4 LTE also has a larger 3080mAh battery compared to the Star 2's 2400mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android KitKat, with the Mi 4 LTE featuring MIUI 5, while the Star 2 has a more basic Android experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE
ZTE Star 2
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Star II
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.8
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3080 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3080 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm (5.48 x 2.70 x 0.35 in)
140.3 x 69.2 x 6.9 mm (5.52 x 2.72 x 0.27 in)
Weight
149 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.3 (KitKat), MIUI 5
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass