Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs Samsung Galaxy A04s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2023 6:18 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:36 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A04s X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)74% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB (18GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+270 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.5"63% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 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 Bean	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S III mini 8GB, Samsung GT-i8190 S3 mini	Galaxy A04s SM-A047F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	feature not registered	South Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2012	9/22/2022, Announced: 8/31/2022
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	76.7 x 164.7 millimeters (3.02 x 6.48 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: NovaThor U8420	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 145134 (v9) Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Blue • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Green, Copper
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.783W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.521W/kg (head), 1.227W/kg (body)