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Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Mini vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) 05Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB) Compare Motorola Droid Mini X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)

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!

Droid Mini (XT1030)} 5 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.6GHz 32bit Octa-core (28nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
342 PPIvs+441 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(back) 13MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+2600 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

27 Common items in both devices
2GB / 2GB LPDDR3
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
+20 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

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
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ModelDroid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030Galaxy S4 Dual-Sim i9502
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/26/20135/1/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320PowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
RAM memory2GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)Not supported
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+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.14µm pixel
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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSS-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Not supported
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)17 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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