Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2014 12:24 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (8.8GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)36% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+326 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP8% 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 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Other model names	Galaxy S4 mini GT-i9195L (4G LTE), Samsung Serrano	Galaxy S5 mini G800Y 4G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013	7/1/2014
Depth	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (8.8GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
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	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 28)
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 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	10 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 16GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.332W/kg (head), 0.323W/kg (body)	0.862W/kg (head), 0.458W/kg (body)