Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 30 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2022 6:58 PM, updated: 6/2/2025 3:59 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
POLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) Compare Motorola Edge 30 Neo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)

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!

32 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (104GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)27% Thinner	vs	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+419 PPI80% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.28"57% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP14 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MP103 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps138 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4020 mAh168% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+68W13 times 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	5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)38% Lighter
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
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.

15 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Other model names	Moto Edge 30 Neo 5G XT2245-1 Single-SIM, PAV00028MX +Pantone	Galaxy S III mini 8GB GT-i8190
Country or region available	Argentina, Mexico, Peru	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/7/2022, Announced: 9/8/2022	11/1/2012
Depth	7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 152.9 millimeters (2.8 x 6.02 in)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.28" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	DCI-P3	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	My UX	TouchWiz
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 380818 (v9) Geekbench: 1964 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmAF	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm 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/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4020 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	68W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	5W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 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: Black Onyx, Ice Palace, Very Peri, Aqua Foam • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For	• Colors: White, Blue • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered