Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 mini vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/3/2017 11:39 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	vs	31 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)141% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (8.8GB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)47% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+534 PPI109% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)30% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+2730 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
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.
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
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

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 mini i9190, Galaxy S IV, Samsung Serrano	Lenovo Moto Z2 Force Dual-Sim XT1789-05
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	7/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013	8/1/2017
Depth	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)	76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (8.8GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	450/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
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 S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2730 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
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: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Black/Grey, White/Gold • Sony IMX386 back camera sensor • Slow motion 1080p@120fps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 16GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.368W/kg (head), 1.333W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.298W/kg (head), 0.361W/kg (body)	feature not registered