Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 11:44 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4 KitKat
+2330 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)59% Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)79% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+306 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.8"12% Larger screen
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

37 Common items in both devices

eMMC 4.41

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105L (LG Uplus)	Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	South Korea	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	10/1/2012
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4 KitKat
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.41	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
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	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 5)	LTE 800/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
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	f/2.6 (aperture)
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 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	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 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	11 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	510 hours (21.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)