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Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

2.78 in
5.38 in
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy S3
2.48 in
4.78 in
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
23
4.7 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
72 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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12
3.5 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
50 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

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Hardware

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Operating systemAndroid 4.3Android 4.1
CPU clock speed1.4 GHz1.0 GHz
CPU coresQuad-coreDual-core
CPU modelSamsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420
GPU modelARM Mali-400ARM Mali-400 MP1
RAM memory
  • 1 GB
  • 2 GB
1 GB

Display

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Screen size4.8 in4.0 in
Touchscreenyesyes
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution1280 x 720 px800 x 480 px
Technology
  • AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
  • AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density306.0 ppi233.0 ppi
Dual screen supportnono
Scratch resistant displayyesno
HDRnono
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.6 f2.6 f
Video recordingyesyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1280 x 720 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps30.0 fps
Autofocusyesyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
HDR Captureyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Panoramayesyes
Smile detectionyesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Primary resolution1.9 Mpx0.3 Mpx

Storage

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 16 GB
  • 8 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage64GB32GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC

Design

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Titanium
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Red
  • White
MaterialPlasticPlastic
Water resistantnono
Shock resistantnono

Dimensions

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Height5.38 in4.78 in
Width2.78 in2.48 in
Depth0.34 in0.39 in
Weight4.69 oz3.95 oz

Sensors

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes
Gyroscopeyesyes

Other features

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
FM radioyesyes

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Dual sim supportnono
Sim card sizeMicro-SIMMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
SBC
NFCyes
  • no
  • yes
Charging connectionUSBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB version2.02.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yesyes
Video outputMHLNo

Cellular

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmission
  • DC-HSDPA
  • HSPA+
HSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASSGLONASS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyesyes
4G LTE
  • no
  • yes
no
Mobile hotspotyesyes

Battery

Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 MiniSamsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Replaceable batteryyesyes
Battery typeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery capacity2100.0 mAh2000.0 mAh
Standby time830.0 h450.0 h
Talk time22.0 h14.0 h
Fast chargingnono
Wireless charging nono

Pros & Cons

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          Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini - User Opinions

          • leonardo_dv
            over 1 year ago
            Samsung Galaxy S III Mini is a smaller version of the Samsung Galaxy S III and contains many of the same features. However, it lacks an 8-megapixel rear camera, bigger 4.8-inch screen and Gorilla Glass display.
          • jame
            over 1 year ago
            Samsung Galaxy S III Mini is a smaller version of the Samsung Galaxy S III and contains many of the same features. However, it lacks an 8-megapixel rear camera, bigger 4.8-inch screen and Gorilla Glass display. This device has a 42 h endurance rating.
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          Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini - Editorial Reviews (2)

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