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Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB) vs Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE vs Motorola Moto E (2015) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E (2015) X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB) 08Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE X
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)

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 S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB) vs Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)25%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)160%
More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+245 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.5"13%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2390 mAh59%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
1 microphonevs+2 microphones100%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
ModelGalaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
Other model namesGalaxy S3 mini Value Edition GT-i8200L, GT-i8200Q, Golden VEMotorola Moto E Colors, Motorola Moto E2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date3/9/20142/25/2015
Depth9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)66.8 x 129.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.11 in)
Weight112 grams (3.92 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA98664bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerVivante GC1000Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/1900/2100 - GT-i8200L: 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 2600 (Bands 7)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
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 S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
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 S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2390 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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: Black, White, Blue, Gray
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• 2 plastic borders (Motorola Bands)
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Moto E 2015 (4G XT1514)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.14W/kg (head), 1.24W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.636W/kg (head), 0.533W/kg (body)feature not registered
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