Comparison
Samsung One UI 4.0 vs Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced: Privacy Features
Samsung‘s One UI has become one of the best Android user interfaces available due to its compatible design, customization options, diverse features and impressive speed. However, now that Android 12 is available, it’s a big step forward, which immediately makes the One UI 3 look developed and a little tough in comparison.
Samsung’s OneUI 4 is based on Android 12 and is now available on Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Talking about the other smartphone brand like Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant offers appreciative enhancements and beautiful animations for Mi and Redmi-branded devices. Xiaomi has also added many new features for privacy and overall UI.
Check to see if the new software from Samsung helps bring back the phone’s brightness or it has been updated with the latest updates from Google.
However, here, in this article, we are comparing the Privacy Features of the latest version of Samsung and Xiaomi which is One UI 4 or MIUI 12.5 Enhanced.
Samsung One UI 4 vs Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced
Samsung One UI 4 – Privacy
Elsewhere in One UI 4, Samsung has an advanced privacy dashboard, an alert indicator when using an app camera or microphone, and a handy list of what apps have recently asked for permission. It is very easy to navigate and provides a very clear overview of the in-depth workings of your phone software. One such system is Android 12.
Now you will get pop-ups in all the apps asking if you want to receive notifications. This can be a slight annoyance, but it’s better than turning on notifications or closing all apps automatically.
As for talking about, you also get pop-ups every time the app asks you to use your location. You can choose between the exact position or approximate position of each application. For apps that only need to know your general location, such as weather apps, you can allow access to your location so they can pinpoint your exact location.
Privacy seems to be a major issue for Google in the Android 12 update, so we’re looking to extend these great new privacy features to Samsung’s One UI 4 software.
Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced – Privacy
The MIUI 12.5 Enhanced users interface shows a balance among aesthetically pleasing attractiveness and important details. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced gets many new interactive and visually detailed elements to provide an entertaining and exciting experience.
As these changes are likely to catch your attention, we have gone with the UI and UX changes in MIUI, followed by the under-the-hood improvements that come with the latest version of Xiaomi Android Skin.
Talking about the privacy feature MIUI 12.5 Enhanced version offers a number of new security features, making it a great solution for privacy-conscious users. As we mentioned above, Xiaomi is not only adding these new privacy features but also trying to make them visually appealing.
In addition to facilitating the use of privacy-related information, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced facilitates the use of this information by simplifying the process by which privacy-related permissions are grouped. Compared to stock Android, the information is more up-to-date, graphic and interesting.
MIUI 12.5 Enhanced provides a comprehensive overview of the licenses used by the various apps using explicit text and description under each license. Compared to stock Android, the privacy data provided in MIUI 12.5 Enhanced is easier to understand and less intimidating for users.
In addition to visual improvements on how MIUI 12.5 Enhanced captures information about privacy, it also adds easily recognizable alerts and controls that create additional security and support for stock Android and other Android skins.
Samsung One UI 4 or Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced?
One UI 4 is a welcome update, especially with its Android 12 design optimizations, improved keyboard, more versatile widgets and informative privacy dashboard.
Looking at the above changes in both the software systems, the privacy feature of One UI 4 looks more advanced and fresh as compared to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced. Therefore, this comparison is definitely in favor of Samsung One UI 4.
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Google is about to introduce the Pixel 7a, a new affordable smartphone to its Android portfolio. The Pixel 6a made excellent profits for the OEM, which is benefiting fruitful upgrades on its sequel, however, Samsung Galaxy A54 is still a great choice over the Google Pixel 7a.
Samsung Galaxy A54 is way better than Google Pixel 7a, let’s compare key specs.
Display
Google’s upcoming Pixel 7a reportedly brings a 6.1 inches OLED display, with a 90Hz refresh rate, up from 6a’s 60Hz. While the Pixel 7a is getting an upgrade to a 90Hz panel, Samsung’s Galaxy A54 is already equipped with a pro-grade 6.4 inches 120Hz Super AMOLED screen.
Camera
Pixel 7a is also getting upgrade in the main camera as a new 64-megapixel sensor, which features optical image stabilization and phase detection autofocus technology. On the flip side, the Galaxy A54 brings a 50-megapixel primary camera, which delivers stunning images anytime, anywhere.
Moreover, both smartphones come with a 12-megapixel ultrawide image sensor with the same f/2.2. While Google’s upcoming phone is capped at two sensors for imaging, the Galaxy A54 features a 5-megapixel macro lens so you can capture close-up shots, such as nature, too.
Samsung’s best 2023 mid-range phone is equipped with a 32-megapixel front camera, while Pixel 7a reportedly brings a 10.8-megapixel lens for selfies and video calling. Notably, both phones promise great AI capabilities to let you shoot in the nighttime too.
Design
Both phones feature matching designs as Samsung and Google’s flagship portfolios. The Pixel 7a brings a horizontal bar on the camera lenses, which expands from the left to right end, which seems thin compared to Pixel 7. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A54 has the same design as the Galaxy S23 flagship.
Software
The Galaxy A54 runs One UI 5.1 out of the box, while the Pixel 7a runs Android 13 in its purest form. Google owns Android, but the real and longest support provider is Samsung. With A54, you will get OS upgrades up to Android 17, while Pixel 7a will stick to Android 16.
Performance & Battery
Samsung’s own-made Exynos 1380 5nm processor powers the Galaxy A54, which is an octa-core chip featuring 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 and a Mali-G68 MP5 GPU.
The Pixel 7a brings 5nm Tensor G2 processor, featuring 2×2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 and Mali-G710 MP7 GPU.
In terms of battery and charging, the Galaxy A54 is packed with a 5000 mAh battery, supported by 25W fast charging. Pixel 7a, on the other hand, has a slightly smaller, 4500 mAh battery, which can be charged through a 20W charger along with wireless charging that Galaxy A54 lacks.
Battery Widget is the biggest and most noticeable addition to the One UI 5.1 software. Samsung phones just got the new battery status widget, while Android 13 already has one, which is somehow better than the One UI 5.1, let’s dive into the ultimate comparison.
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Battery Widget: One UI 5.1 Vs Android 13
Showcased at the SDC 2023, Samsung’s Battery Widget arrive on Galaxy devices with the One UI 5.1 update in February. Galaxy users after upgrading their phone to the One UI 5.1 version can use the feature to get updated with info about how much juice is left in their devices.
One UI 5.1’s battery status widget introduces two different styles including a “Circles” 4×1 and a “List” 4×2. You can expand the area by two times vertically, while it’s not possible to reduce the occupation area, which is the worst thing I noticed.
On the other hand, the Android 13 battery widget has just a single choice but it’s way too advance, as compared to the One UI 5.1. The widget takes size as per the number of devices paired with the smartphone, if you don’t have any, it will remain single-linear.
One UI vs Android
Not that all, the widget is interactive as the system Settings’ battery tab gets opened as soon as you tap the widget. Similar to One UI 5.1, the Android 13’s widget adapts to system settings whether it’s in Light mode or Dark mode for a well-optimized home screen appearance.
Earlier, we compared the Battery widget of One UI 5.1 and Apple iOS 16, which was a tough fight between both. However, the One UI requires work on optimization and usability improvements are necessary to make it better than rivals including Android and iOS.
Since One UI 5.1’s battery widget is just the initial version, we believe Samsung will work on it and make notable improvements. The One UI 6.0 will be the next major version for Galaxy devices, likely to release later this year, you can check our features wishlist below.
High hopes for One UI 6.0: The ultimate features wishlist for Samsung users
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a camera beast and brings a massive upgrade in features as compared to S22 Ultra but the design of this successor needs to be explored. In that case, we’ll have to do a comparison.
For your information, this comparison will look into the structure, layout, shape, lens count, and some key specifications of the rear camera module.
Design:
First comes the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which features a quad camera including a laser autofocus sensor and an LED flash. This system has two columns, the left side starts with a 12MP ultra wide-angle camera, followed by a 108MP wide-angle/main camera and the third one is a 10MP 10x periscope zoom camera.
The second column consists of a laser autofocus, an LED flash, and a secondary telephoto camera, capable of 3x zoom. Actually, the S22 Ultra resembles the S21 Ultra but without that large camera bump.
(Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – Left, Galaxy S22 Ultra – Right)
Successor?
If you look closely at the S23 Ultra, the difference between the camera structure and the aesthetics is barely noticeable. Because the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra willfully carries the camera design and layout from the S22 Ultra. Specifically, the first and second columns are identical in both devices. This is causing a variation in opinion among consumers who were expecting a major makeover.
Speaking of major, this flagship stands as a 200MP camera powerhouse. Using a super-resolution sensor, Samsung promises high-quality photography and robust optical image stabilization in videos.
Elegant Tweaks:
Aside from the layout and lens, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra brings a brand-new silver outsole ring. This tweak makes the entire module big, bulky, and elegant as compared to the past version.
In terms of appearance, this premium device strikes full marks for those new optimizations and it will definitely catch your eyes on the first look.
