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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
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      1 stars
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      12
      3.5 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		0 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
      		50 %
      2 stars
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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
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      45
      4.2 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		48 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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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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              Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini review
              TechRadar logo
              TechRadar
              Published: 26.03.2013
              Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini review
              3.5

              Is smaller always more beautiful?

              By Thomas Thorn
              8 minute read
              Best entry-level Android $1 can buy
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              CNET
              Published: 14.11.2013
              Best entry-level Android $1 can buy

              Who cares about your fast-food joint's dollar menu!? The same bill can get you a more than decent Android smartphone.

              By Jessica Dolcourt
              14 minute read

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