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Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) 26Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)

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 S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB) vs Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
+1.6GHz 32bit Octa-core (28nm)110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (23GB available)77%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
vs9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+441 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+10W100%
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.
vs5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
132 grams (4.62 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)18%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+20 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 S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
ModelGalaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 Dual-Sim i9502Galaxy S III mini NFC 16GB GT-i8190
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/1/2013, Announced: 3/15/201311/1/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UITouchWiz

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm)32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.14ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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 portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hours7 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)360 hours (15 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 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: 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 Colors: White, Blue
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 Duos (GT-i9502 32GB)Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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