- Display Galaxy S3 Mini has a smaller screen size than Galaxy S3, from 4.8 inch to 4.0 inch. It's the most direct impression when holding the new phone.
- Processor 1G RAM stays the same, but the quad-core Samsung Exynos processor was replaced by dual-core 1GHz Ericsson NovaThor chipset.
- OS Galaxy S3 Mini is coming with the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. S3 will also get the Jelly Bean update soon.
- Connectivity One of the selling points of Samsung Galaxy S3 is 4G/LTE support. However, its miniature version does not support this feature. NFC is still a standard function on S3, and it said that users can choose whether S3 Mini has NFC or not.
- Storage There are two options for S3 Mini users: 8GB and 16GB, while 16GB and 32GB for Galaxy S3. And the extend storage is smaller than the flagship phone too.
- Camera Galaxy S3 really has perfect camera in smartphone filed. The rear camera pixel of S3 Mini is less than its brother.
- Battery Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini has 1500 mAh against 2100 mAh of the original Galaxy S3.
| Galaxy S3 | Galaxy S3 Mini | |
| Display | 4.8 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Size/Weight | 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm/133g | 121.55 x 63 x 9.85 mm/111.5g |
| Processor | quad-core Samsung Exynos processor | dual-core 1GHz Ericsson NovaThor chipset |
| OS | Update to Android 4.1 | Android 4.1 |
| Connectivity | 4G/LTE HSPA+ GSM WiFi GPS/GLONASS NFC Bluetooth 4.0 | HSPA GSM WiFi GPS/GLONASS NFC Bluetooth 4.0 USB |
| Storage | 16GB/32GB/64GB soon +microSD slot(up to 64GB) | 8GB/16GB microSD slot(up to 32GB) |
| Camera | 8 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera and 1.9 Mega pixel front camera | 5 megapixel rear camera and VGA front shooter |
| Batter | 2100 mAh | 1500 mAh |
There's not any news about the release date and the price. But it's sure that Galaxy S3 Mini is cheaper than Galaxy S3. If you are touched by the cute smartphone, buy it when it releases.
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