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Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 HD 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 Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) 06Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 HD 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 8GB)

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!

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) vs Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
+16GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+316 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+4.65"8%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)33%
Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)6%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
1850 mAhvs+1900 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

26 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
ModelGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung DaliGalaxy S4 mini GT-i9195L (4G LTE), Samsung Serrano
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20127/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.65" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM866032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 5)LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/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
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1850 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours12 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
• Java framework
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)0.89W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.159W/kg (head)0.332W/kg (head), 0.323W/kg (body)
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