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Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X Force 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 X Force (XT1581) 26Points
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB) Compare Motorola Moto X Force X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581)

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 X Force (XT1581)} 26 Advantages Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581) vs Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core98%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (8.8GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+544 PPI113%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+5.4"26%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 21MP163%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+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
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+3760 mAh98%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 mAh
+15W50%
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.
vs10W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)58%
Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)3%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
ModelMoto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Other model namesMoto X Force (Dual-Sim 64GB), Droid Turbo 2, Motorola BounceGalaxy S4 mini i9190, Galaxy S IV, Samsung Serrano
Country or region availableBrazilChina
Brazil, China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/29/20157/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)544 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (8.8GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 networkCDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkCDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)21 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5616x3744 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3760 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)12 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Moto Maker
โ€ข Moto ShatterShield
โ€ข The screen don't crack or shatter
โ€ข TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto X Force (XT1581)Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 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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