Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)

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

10/20/2018 10:02 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare Apple iPad Air X Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Apple iPad Air (WiFi 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)

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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)3 times Lighter	vs	469 grams (16.42 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+128GB (117GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+264 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+9.7"126% Larger screen
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
1900 mAh	vs	+8820 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 mini Plus GT-i9195i	iPad Air A1474 (WiFi), iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	6/1/2015	11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	469 grams (16.42 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 12
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 13597
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (117GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
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 LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	33mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x960 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 LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
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.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
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)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	8820 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	10 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
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: Space Gray, Silver • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)	iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.678W/kg (head), 0.503W/kg (body)	feature not registered