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Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1604)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 mini vs Motorola Moto G4 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) 06Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1604) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1604)

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-i9195i)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) vs Moto G4 Play (XT1604)} 13 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)11%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+294 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
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 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
1900 mAhvs+2800 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
eMMC 4.5
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+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 LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
ModelGalaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 mini Plus GT-i9195iMotorola Moto G4 Play NFC Single-Sim, Moto G4 Play 4th Gen
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)South Africa
(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date6/1/20156/1/2016
Depth8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 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 registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
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, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity1900 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
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
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Moto G4 Play (XT1604)
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
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