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Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB) vs Nokia XL

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

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Compare Nokia XL X Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB) 23Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)

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 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB) vs XL} 3 Advantages Nokia XL
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core87%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)78%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)22%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+256 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs187 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.6 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFWVGA (854x480)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
1900 mAhvs+2000 mAh5%
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.

25 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
 
ModelGalaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
Other model namesGalaxy S4 mini i9190, Galaxy S IV, Samsung SerranoNokia XL Dual-Sim RM-1030, Nokia XL RM-1042, Nokia Normandy
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date7/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/20135/1/2014, Announced: 2/24/2014
Depth8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)77.7 x 141.4 millimeters (3.06 x 5.57 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI187 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UINokia X 1.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
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 / Upload42/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/2100
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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature 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 sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BN-02
Battery capacity1900 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours13 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
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: White Frost, Black Mist
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Bright green, Bright red, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD included
Nokia ClearBlack
• Nokia Here Maps
• Skype
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)Nokia XL
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.368W/kg (head), 1.333W/kg (body)0.89W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.298W/kg (head), 0.361W/kg (body)0.67W/kg (head)
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