Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 9:09 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB) Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)

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!

28 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)109% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+64GB (50GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+402 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+6"40% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 12.2MP53% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3700 mAh95% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
167 grams (5.85 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)56% Lighter
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

17 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
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Model	Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a XL G020C (Unlocked)	Galaxy S4 mini i9190, Galaxy S IV, Samsung Serrano
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019	7/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 615	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.33W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	0.368W/kg (head), 1.333W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.298W/kg (head), 0.361W/kg (body)