LG G2 Mini vs LG G3 S vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9190: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G2 Mini vs LG G3 S vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9190. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics

LG G2 Mini
LG G2 Mini
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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LG G3 S
LG G3 S
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9190
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9190
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 5.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
5.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.7Design & Materials 5.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.5Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.2 Connectivity 4.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews

User score
6.7
10 reviews
6.4
32 reviews
6.8
26 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G2 Mini vs LG G3 S vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9190

Specs stores to buy LG G2 Mini LG G2 Mini
Global · 1GB · 8GB
LG G3 S price compare LG G3 S
Global · 1GB · 8GB
where to buy Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9190 Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9190
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB
Inches 4.7" 5" 4.3"
Resolution LowRes HD LowRes
Usable surface 71% useful 72% useful 66% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 66.0 mm
129.6 mm
10.0 mm
69.6 mm
137.7 mm
10.3 mm
61.3 mm
124.6 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 121 g 137 g 107 g
Micro SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
SnapD. 400
Dual-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 17.466
v?
18.411
v?
20.005
v?
Battery 2440 mAh 2540 mAh 1900 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.6

Selfie Camera SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand

Brand LG LG Samsung
Aliases D610, D618 Dual SIM D722, G3 Beat GT-I9190, I9190 Galaxy S IV mini

Release Date

Release date February 2014,
10 years ago
July 2014,
9 years ago
June 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G2 Mini
LG G3 S
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9190
LG G2 Mini
LG G3 S
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9190
Size
66.0 mm 129.6 mm 10.0 mm
Print 3D Model
69.6 mm 137.7 mm 10.3 mm
Print 3D Model
61.3 mm 124.6 mm 9.0 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 121 g 137 g 107 g
Usable surface 71 % 72 % 66 %
Materials - - -
Resistance - - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Gold

Screen

Diagonal 4.7" 5" 4.3"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
540 x 960 px
HD
720 x 1280 px
LowRes
540 x 960 px
Density 234 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 256 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.6
6.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.6
8.0
8.0
Is it comfortable?
7.8
8.2
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.0
6.8
7.1
Number of reviews
10 reviews
32 reviews
26 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 2x Krait 300 1.7 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No No

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305 Qualcomm Adreno 305 Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM

RAM 1 GB 1 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- -- --

Storage

Capacity 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security

Fingerprint No No No

Sensors

Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Pedometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED -- LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No No
Gaming buttons No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.8
7.1
6.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.3
5.8
6.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.1
4.4
4.7
Number of reviews
10 reviews
32 reviews
26 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture Unknow Unknow ƒ/ 2.6
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size -- -- 1.39 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --

Features

Flash LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps
No,
30 fps
No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.3 Mpx 1.2 Mpx 1.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.3
7.6
7.3
Quality of nighttime photos
4.1
5.3
5.2
Quality of selfies
4.0
5.5
6.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.2
7.3
7.2
Number of reviews
10 reviews
32 reviews
26 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
--
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

0.361 W/Kg on head
0.460 W/Kg on body
0.556 W/Kg on head
0.429 W/Kg on body
0.298 W/Kg on head
0.361 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

0.630 W/Kg on head
1.090 W/Kg on body
0.460 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body
1.210 W/Kg on head
1.490 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.7
7.8
8.3
Quality of the GPS
5.6
7.1
7.5
And the WiFi?
8.2
7.7
8.0
Number of reviews
10 reviews
32 reviews
26 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
2440 mAh
2540 mAh
1900 mAh
Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 30%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
10 reviews
32 reviews
26 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 29%
    Never
  • 57%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 38%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
  • 55%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 23%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
10 reviews
32 reviews
26 reviews