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Samsung S3 Mini GT-I8190

Specifications

Samsung S3 Mini GT-I8190
Samsung S3 Mini GT-I8190 (Galaxy Series)
Processor
ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 2 x 1 GHz, ARMv7
Graphics adapter
Memory
1024 MB 
, LP-DDR2
Display
4.00 inch 16:9, 800 x 480 pixel, HD Super AMOLED, glossy: yes
Storage
8 GB SSD, 8 GB 
, internal memory (approx. 4 GB freely available)
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headphone socket, Card Reader: microSD (32 GB maximal), Sensors: proximity sensor, viewing direction sensor, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, digital compass
Networking
802.11a/b/g/n (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0, UMTS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 9.9 x 63 x 122 ( = 0.39 x 2.48 x 4.8 in)
Battery
6 Wh Lithium-Ion, Samsung GB/T18287-2000, 1.500 mAh, 3,8 V, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 850 h, Talk time 2G (according to manufacturer): 850 h, Talk time 3G (according to manufacturer): 470 h, Standby 2G (according to manufacturer): 27000 h, Standby 3G (according to manufacturer): 25800 h
Operating System
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Camera
Webcam: main camera: 5 MP + photo light, front camera: VGA
Additional features
Speakers: 2x Monospeakers (front & and back), charger, USB-H wire, in-ear headphones with various connectors, Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
113 g ( = 3.99 oz / 0.25 pounds), Power Supply: 35 g ( = 1.23 oz / 0.08 pounds)
Price
439 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 87% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 57%, features: 45%, display: 87% mobility: 98%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 69%, emissions: 93%

Reviews for the Samsung S3 Mini GT-I8190

87% Review Samsung S3 Mini GT-I8190 Smartphone | Notebookcheck
Mini-size, maxi-performance? Samsung introduces a new compact version of its successful flagship model Galaxy S3. The Samsung Galaxy S3 mini GT-I8190 includes Android 4.1.1 and a super AMOLED touchscreen with a 4-inch diagonal screen measurement and is meant to round off the Galaxy Series in the lower end. Can you be convinced by the performance and the 8 GB internal memory at a low price of around 285 Euros (~$373)?
80% Samsung Galaxy SIII mini
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
This is an Android phone, however if you can cope with the smaller size it can do quite a number of things that you would expect to need a larger device to complete. This is a 112 gram device that slips easily into a pocket or purse. The Samsung Galaxy S III mini is available either on contract or PAYG from the various phone chains or should you prefer unlocked.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80%

Foreign Reviews

94% Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 94% emissions: 90%

Comment

ARM Mali-400 MP: OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics card for ARM SoCs that is scaleable from one to four fragment processors and has got one vertex processor. Mainly used in conjunction with ARM A9 cores in tablets and smartphones.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


NovaThor U8500: ARM Cortex A9 based SoC with NEON extension and integrated HSPA+ modem.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


4.00":

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.


87%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2013-06-18 (Update: 2013-06-18)