Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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

7/14/2013 9:38 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)94% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)72% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+f/2.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1900 mAh	vs	+2330 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

39 Common items in both devices

1.5GB LPDDR2

8GB (5GB available)

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

+32 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 mini i9190, Galaxy S IV, Samsung Serrano	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	12 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 mini (GT-i9190 8GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.368W/kg (head), 1.333W/kg (body)	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.298W/kg (head), 0.361W/kg (body)	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)