Samsung Galaxy Express 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Express 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Price | $3,968 | $59 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,100 mAh | 1,900 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 107 g |
| Released | Oct 2013 | Jul 2013 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Express 2 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is ahead on main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Express 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) |
| Pixel Density | 245 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8930AB) | Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 305 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 8GB | — |
| RAM | 1.5GB | 1.5GB |
| Card Slot | microSDXC, up to 64GB | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | — | 8GB (approximately 5GB user available) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | 8 MP, f/2.6, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Single | 0.3 MP (VGA) | 1.9 MP |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 11 h | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Dimensions | 132.4 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm (5.21 x 2.59 x 0.39 in) | 124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 134.2 g (4.73 oz) | 107 g (3.77 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body | Polycarbonate body |
| SIM | — | Micro-SIM (Single SIM or Dual SIM variants) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/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, LE, EDR |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (LTE variant GT-I9195) |
| USB | microUSB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | — | FM Radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini |
|---|
| Announced | October 2013 | 2013, May 31 |
| Status | Released October 2013 | Released 2013, July |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Express 2 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?
Samsung Galaxy Express 2 — 2,100 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Express 2 versus 1,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Express 2 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?
Samsung Galaxy Express 2 — Oct 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Express 2 versus Jul 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Express 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Express 2 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini 6/10.
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