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Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 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 G3 (XT1540 8GB) 15Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB) Compare Motorola Moto G3 X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 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!

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)} 15 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB) vs Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+294 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)30%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2470 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 mAh
+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR3vs+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (8.8GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+108 grams (3.78 ounces)44%
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
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
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.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+13 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

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
ModelMoto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G 2015 XT1540, Motorola OspreyGalaxy S4 mini Duos GT-i9192, Samsung Serrano
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date7/28/20157/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)16GB (8.8GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (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 detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2470 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 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, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Galaxy S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.368W/kg (head), 1.333W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.298W/kg (head), 0.361W/kg (body)
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