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Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) 08Points
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB) Compare Motorola Moto G X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)} 8 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) vs Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
+16GB (13GB available)48%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (8.8GB available)
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+326 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+f/2.4 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+2070 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)34%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)30%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices
eMMC 4.5
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
ModelMoto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola FalconGalaxy S4 mini GT-i9195L (4G LTE), Samsung Serrano
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilChina
(Latin America), Brazil, China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date11/13/20137/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (8.8GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2070 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)12 hours
Standby210 hours (8.8 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G (XT1033 16GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)0.89W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.79W/kg (head)0.332W/kg (head), 0.323W/kg (body)
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