Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE
Performance
27.933.5
Camera
19.115.4
Display
16.978.3
Battery
16.215.2
Build
17.114.7
Connectivity
40.841.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.226.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 4 (2014) and Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE both feature a 4.0" display with the same resolution, but the Zenfone uses a TFT panel while the Galaxy S III mini VE employs a Super AMOLED, offering better color contrast.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by an Intel Atom Z2520 with 4GB of RAM, while the Galaxy S III mini VE has a dual-core Cortex-A9 processor with 8GB of RAM, potentially providing smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Galaxy S III mini VE is limited to 720p.
- The Zenfone's battery capacity is 1600 mAh compared to the Galaxy's 1500 mAh, with both lacking fast charging or wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 4.3, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Galaxy S III mini VE operates on Android 4.2.2, indicating a slightly older software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Versions: A400CG, A400CXG
Also known as Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini Value Edition, I8200 Galaxy S3 miniAvailable as Samsung I8200N Galaxy S III mini with NFC
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1600/1200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.4 x 61.4 x 6.3 - 11.2 mm
121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
115 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue, Solar Yellow
White, Blue, Gray, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

