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Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) vs Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 mini vs Samsung Galaxy Express 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Express 3 X Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) 14Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? 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!

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) vs Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+256 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the 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
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
4.3"vs+4.5"5%
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.
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
1900 mAhvs+2050 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

23 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+16 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)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
 
ModelGalaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 mini Plus GT-i9195iAT&T Samsung Galaxy J1 4G, Galaxy Express 3 GoPhone
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)South Africa
(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date6/1/20154/1/2016
Depth8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI207 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)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
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 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12)
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)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + 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
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours12 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
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: White

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.678W/kg (head), 0.503W/kg (body)1.03W/kg (head), 0.439W/kg (body)
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