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Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB) 02Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)

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Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB) vs Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+441 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 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 Beanvs+Android 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2600 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 specs and more in the table below

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

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
ModelGalaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S3 mini Value Edition GT-i8200L, GT-i8200Q, Golden VEGalaxy S4 LTE (4G LTE) i9505, Galaxy S IV, Samsung Altius
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/9/20144/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight112 grams (3.92 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA98632bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerVivante GC1000Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps100/50 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 Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.14ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours17 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gray
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
โ€ข Dual Shot camera
โ€ข mDNIe
โ€ข S-Voice
โ€ข Group Play
โ€ข Smart Stay eye tracking
โ€ข Dropbox (50GB)
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
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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