Samsung Galaxy A3
#4107
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
#4215Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Performance
52.049.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
79.179.1
Battery
18.018.0
Build
74.880.4
Connectivity
54.455.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.235.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A3 features a more premium build quality with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Galaxy S4 mini has a plastic frame, making the A3 feel sturdier.
- In terms of display, both phones utilize Super AMOLED technology, but the A3 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch screen compared to the S4 mini's 4.3 inches, although both share the same resolution and pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the A3's Snapdragon 410 chipset and quad-core processor provide a more efficient experience than the S4 mini's dual-core Snapdragon 400.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the A3's selfie camera is superior at 5 MP compared to the S4 mini's 1.9 MP.
- They both have a 1900 mAh battery, but the A3 offers a more recent software experience with Android 6.0.1, while the S4 mini is limited to Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Versions: A300F with 1 GB RAM; A300FU with 1.5 GB RAM
Also known as Samsung I9190 Galaxy S IV mini; Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.27 in)
124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
Weight
110.3 g
107 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
White Frost, Black Mist, Blue, Pink, Orange, Purple, Black Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.89 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass