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Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-1)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 mini vs Motorola Moto G30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G30 X Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB) 08Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-1) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

64
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-1)

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 LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB) vs Moto G30 (XT2129-1)} 25 Advantages Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)84%
Lighter
vs197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)3%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)115%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (8.8GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+270 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+6.5"51%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)53%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAhvs+5000 mAh163%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
ModelGalaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 mini GT-i9195L (4G LTE), Samsung SerranoLenovo Moto G30 XT2129-1 (128GB + 4GB RAM) Dual-SIM (DS)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date7/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/20133/17/2021, Announced: 2/16/2021
Depth8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)75.73 x 165.22 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIMy UX

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 170968 (v8)
Geekbench: 1265 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (8.8GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.97" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Phantom Black (Dark Pearl), Pastel Sky
• Protective case included
• 20W charger inbox

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)Moto G30 (XT2129-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.89W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.332W/kg (head), 0.323W/kg (body)feature not registered
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