Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB) vs Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE vs Motorola Moto G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/28/2017 10:23 PM, updated: 6/2/2025 4:03 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G5 X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	vs	23 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)4% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage More resistant material
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+441 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 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) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2800 mAh87% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
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Model	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Other model names	Galaxy S3 mini Value Edition GT-i8200L, GT-i8200Q, Golden VE	Lenovo Moto G5 Unlocked (16GB + 2GB RAM), Motorola Cedric
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	3/9/2014	3/1/2017
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	73 x 144.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.68 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA986	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC1000	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/1900/2100 - GT-i8200L: 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, Gray • Java framework	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
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