Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)

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

9/13/2015 8:37 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)Advantage More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)30% Thinner	vs	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+4.5"5% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
110 grams (3.85 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)3% Lighter
245 PPI	vs	+256 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) WVGA (800x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
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
3.5W	vs	+10W186% 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.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

31 Common items in both devices

eMMC 4.5

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

540x960 pixels

(back) 8MP

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (3G) SM-A300H (Single-sim)	Galaxy S4 mini i9190, Galaxy S IV, Samsung Serrano
Country or region available	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Iran, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2014	7/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
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	42/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	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 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (800x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 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, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.989W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	0.368W/kg (head), 1.333W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.288W/kg (head), 0.553W/kg (body)	0.298W/kg (head), 0.361W/kg (body)