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Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) vs Sony Xperia ZQ

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs Sony Xperia ZQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ZQ X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) 03Points
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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17Points Sony Xperia ZQ Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X
Sony Xperia ZQ
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZQ

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Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) vs Xperia ZQ} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia ZQ
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)35%
Lighter		vs151 grams (5.29 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core84%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)1%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+441 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
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
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2370 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
21 Common items in both devices
16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
 
ModelGalaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Xperia ZQ
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S III mini NFC 16GB, Samsung GT-i8190Sony Xperia ZQ C6503, Sony Xperia ZL (Brazil), Sony Odin
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungSony
Release date11/1/20124/1/2013
Depth9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)69.3 x 131.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.18 in)
Weight112 grams (3.92 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Chipset32bit: NovaThor U842032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 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 900/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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 S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours10 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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: White, Blue
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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