Vertu Aster vs Xiaomi MI-3

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Vertu Aster

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

WeightMI-3: 48 g lighterMI-3: 145 g · Aster: 193 g
WidthAster: 4.6 mm narrowerAster: 69 mm · MI-3: 73.6 mm
Screen diagonalAster: 0.3 in smaller diagonalAster: 4.7 in · MI-3: 5 in
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) / Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)Aster: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) · MI-3: Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
DepthMI-3: 3.1 mm thinnerMI-3: 8.1 mm · Aster: 11.2 mm
Release year2014 / 2013Aster: 2014 · MI-3: 2013

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front

Side

1. Aster
Height
143.4 mm
Width
69 mm
Depth
11.2 mm

Weight
193 g
2. MI-3
Height
144 mm
Width
73.6 mm
Depth
8.1 mm

Weight
145 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Aster	MI-3
Dimensions (HxWxD)	143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm	144 Х 73.6 Х 8.1 mm
Weight	193 g	145 g
Technology	Sapphire crystal glass	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inch	5" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 2 GB RAM	16/64 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	No
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2275 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3050 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)	Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow); MIUI 5
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	Aster	MI-3
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	59.9 cm2	68.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	60.5%	65.0%
PPI /points per inch/	473 PPI	441 PPI
Screen protection	Sapphire crystal glass oleophobic coating	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Aster	MI-3
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP Hasselblad certified AF	13 MP f/2.2 28mm (wide) AF
Functions	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash HDR
Video	Yes	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2.1 MP Single	2 MP Single
Specifications	2.1 MP	2 MP f/2.2

Performance

Performance
Specification	Aster	MI-3
Processor CPU	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 330	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	37242	55192
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	509	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	887	Unknown

General specs

General specs
Specification	Aster	MI-3
Release date	2014 October	2013 September
Colors	Onyx Calf Lagoon Calf Blush Calf Caviar Karung Tangerine Karung Raspberry Ostrich Cognac Ostrich	White Gray Black Yellow Pink Blue Gold Green (16 GB)
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	5440 EUR	200 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)	Stand by time- Up to 500 h Talking time- Up to 25 h Music play - Up to 50 h
Body build	Unknown	plastic body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Aster	MI-3
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Mini-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 25(1900)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB Host	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP aptX LE	4.0 A2DP

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Aster	MI-3
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features
Specification	Aster	MI-3
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)