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Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 2 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 Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) 03Points
4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Express 2 X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 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!

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+2100 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
8GBvs+16GB (8.8GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
134 grams (4.69 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)25%
Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)10%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
245 PPIvs+256 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
1.5GB LPDDR2
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
540x960 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
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ModelGalaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Express II G3815Galaxy S4 mini GT-i9195L (4G LTE), Samsung Serrano
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date10/1/20137/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)65.7 x 132.4 millimeters (2.59 x 5.21 in)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight134 grams (4.69 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB16GB (8.8GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/900/1800/2600LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours12 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 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: Blue, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Java framework
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)0.89W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)0.332W/kg (head), 0.323W/kg (body)
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