Xiaomi Mi 4i
#4040
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
#4042Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 4i
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
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 Xiaomi Mi 4i features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharper visuals compared to the 5.45-inch IPS LCD of the ZTE Blade A5 (2019), which has a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 4i is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, while the Blade A5 utilizes a Unisoc SC9863A, with the former generally offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Blade A5 has an advantage with an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Mi 4i's 5 MP.
- The Mi 4i houses a 3120 mAh battery, which outperforms the Blade A5's 2600 mAh capacity, although the latter supports faster charging.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Mi 4i is lighter at 130g compared to the Blade A5's 157g.
- Lastly, the Mi 4i runs on an older Android 5.0.2 with MIUI, while the Blade A5 operates on Android 9.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 4i
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
General
Release Date
2015
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 405
IMG8322
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/1.8
8 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3120 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired, QC1
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 mm (5.44 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
145.8 x 70 x 9.6 mm (5.74 x 2.76 x 0.38 in)
Weight
130 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes