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Samsung Galaxy Avant vs Samsung Galaxy S3

    2.6 in
    5.23 in
    Samsung Galaxy Avant Mobile Phone
    Samsung Galaxy Avant
      2.78 in
      5.38 in
      Samsung Galaxy S3 Mobile Phone
      Samsung Galaxy S3
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      Editiorial reviews
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      3 editorial reviews
      T-Mobile customers shopping in the $200 range will find a reliable, if predictable, handset that meets most expectations -- though its screen and camera quality are drawbacks.Read more
      Historically, Samsung has flooded the market with smartphones across all levels and price points. The high-end Galaxy Note 4, the mid-range Galaxy Alpha,Read more
      The Samsung Galaxy Avant is a decent value for 4G LTE-equipped smartphones on T-Mobile, but better options abound on the unlocked market.Read more
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      23
      4.7 out of 5
      11 user ratings
      5 stars
      		72 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      User rating
      42
      4.1 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		45 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
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      4.3 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		48 %
      4 stars
      		29 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Hardware

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Operating systemAndroid 4.4Android 4.3
      CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.4 GHz
      CPU coresQuad-coreQuad-core
      CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412
      GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-400
      RAM memory1.5GB
      • 1 GB
      • 2 GB

      Display

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Screen size4.5 in4.8 in
      Number of colors16.7M16.7M
      Panel typeLCDOLED
      Resolution960 x 540 px1280 x 720 px
      Pixel density245.0 ppi306.0 ppi
      Multi touchyesyes

      Rear camera

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
      Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
      Autofocusyesyes
      Digital zoomyesyes
      Face detectionyesyes
      LED Flashyesyes
      Panoramayesyes
      Smile detectionyesyes
      Touch focusyesyes

      Front camera

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Primary resolution0.3 Mpx1.9 Mpx

      Storage

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Internal storage16 GB
      • 16 GB
      • 32 GB
      • 64 GB
      Memory card readeryesyes
      Maximum card storage64GB64GB
      Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC

      Design

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Brown
      • Grey
      • Red
      • Titanium
      • White
      MaterialPlasticPlastic

      Dimensions

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Height5.23 in5.38 in
      Width2.6 in2.78 in
      Depth0.39 in0.34 in
      Weight4.83 oz4.69 oz

      Sensors

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Accelerometeryesyes
      Proximityyesyes
      Ambient light sensoryesyes

      Connectivity

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Dual sim supportnono
      Sim card sizeMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.04.0
      NFCyesyes
      Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
      Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB

      Cellular

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Data transmissionHSPA+
      • DC-HSDPA
      • HSPA+
      Navigation systemGPSGLONASS
      2G GSMyesyes
      GSM frequencies
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      4G LTEyes
      • no
      • yes
      LTE frequencies
      • 850 MHz
      • 1700 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      • 700 MHz
      • 1700 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      • Regional
      Mobile hotspotyesyes

      Battery

      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
      Replaceable batteryyesyes
      Battery typeLithium ionLithium ion
      Battery capacity2100.0 mAh2100.0 mAh
      Standby time372.0 h830.0 h
      Talk time18.0 h22.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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