Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2018 10:02 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)

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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner	vs	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+312 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+4.7"9% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)37% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(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	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2300 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
132 grams (4.62 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)23% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+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
7.75W	vs	+10W29% 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.

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 4.5

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 SM-A310M (Single-Sim)	Galaxy S4 mini Plus GT-i9195i
Country or region available	(Latin America)	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/8/2016	6/1/2015
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.026W/kg (head), 1.289W/kg (body)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.402W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)	0.678W/kg (head), 0.503W/kg (body)