Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) vs Sony Xperia ZQ
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs Sony Xperia ZQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2370
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZQ
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21 Common items in both devices |
16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available) |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
Model | Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Xperia ZQ |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy S III mini NFC 16GB, Samsung GT-i8190 | Sony Xperia ZQ C6503, Sony Xperia ZL (Brazil), Sony Odin |
Country or region available | feature not registered | Brazil |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 11/1/2012 | 4/1/2013 |
Depth | 9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in) | 69.3 x 131.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.18 in) |
Weight | 112 grams (3.92 ounces) | 151 grams (5.29 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 4" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 233 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
System version | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
Chipset | 32bit: NovaThor U8420 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 | Qualcomm Adreno 320 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (13GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 14.4/5.76 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 900/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE 2600 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | 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 S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | 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 S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 2370 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 7 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | 360 hours (15 days) | 500 hours (20.8 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), 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, Blue • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS mobile with HDR • Timescape UI • PlayNow • 3D surround sound • xLOUD • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) | Sony Xperia ZQ | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |