We’ve seen the poster hinting at the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini, but we never knew whether it was real or not. Now, Samsung’s own JK Shin confirms to the Korean press it is, and it is coming tomorrow, October 11th.
Samsung is holding an event in Germany tomorrow, and it’s clear that the device will be focused exactly on the European market. Shin only confirmed that the Galaxy S III Mini will have a smaller, 4-inch screen, and obviously a lower price, but there are no further details.
"We'll be launching a 4-inch Galaxy S III on the 11th in Germany," Shin said. "There's a lot of demand for a 4-inch screen device in Europe. Some call it an entry-level device, but we call it 'mini.'"
Designwise, the handset should be very similar to the original S III. All of that sounds really good, and it comes just as the iPhone 5 has arrived, raising questions about the benefits of single-handed usage on a smaller screen. Samsung might just deliver that tomorrow, stay tuned.
source: iNews24 via SammyHub
Samsung Galaxy S III Mini confirmed: 4.0-inch screen, will be unveiled tomorrow
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30 Comments
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 01:30
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1. hateftotti (Posts: 146; Member since: 03 May 2011)
The iphone5 killer is coming :))
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 02:56
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15. whysoserious (Posts: 317; Member since: 20 Jul 2012)
Before Scrolling down, right after reading the news, I told myself; "I bet the first comment here is a bash against apple." I was wrong. THE FIRST FOUR, IT WAS!!! lmao!!!
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 03:40
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21. MeoCao (unregistered)
Screen resolution will be the key factor.
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 05:37
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23. Nathan_ingx (Posts: 3048; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)
Isn't it already dead before it got released???
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 19:07
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28. pikapowerize (banned) (Posts: 1869; Member since: 03 May 2012)
but the looks of galaxy s3 mini is UGLY!!!
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 01:32
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2. LiveFromMN (Posts: 17; Member since: 05 Sep 2012)
The iPhone 5 killed itself... - @LiveFromMN
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 01:33
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3. someones4 (Posts: 619; Member since: 16 Sep 2012)
I see that Samsung created the iphone 6 already.
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 01:58
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9. brar.arsh (Posts: 159; Member since: 12 Sep 2012)
iphone10 mate.. not 6..
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 02:01
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11. someones4 (Posts: 619; Member since: 16 Sep 2012)
Just saving some face for apple
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 01:36
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4. eisenbricher (Posts: 972; Member since: 09 Aug 2012)
Apple Strategy: We release whatever we want to, customer should adjust their requirement!
Samsung Strategy: We release every variation of product to match every customer's twisted demands!
Like sammy for that. As far as the design concern, as yesterday someone said in the comments, samsung is all about offering beast over beauty!
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 01:40
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6. someones4 (Posts: 619; Member since: 16 Sep 2012)
That's how Samsung rolls since its inception. Always prepared to adapt
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 01:43
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7. oldmandaddy (Posts: 64; Member since: 01 May 2010)
Great comments,but copy cat made cheap plastic phones, and I phone hater owned fancy plastic phone , viva Samsung !
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 01:59
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10. eisenbricher (Posts: 972; Member since: 09 Aug 2012)
I think I lost some brain cells after reading this :/
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 03:22
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19. eisenbricher (Posts: 972; Member since: 09 Aug 2012)
Plastic and plastic... stale thing to say and pointless.
I've never seen someone who uses his 'Metal' iPhone without a protective case, while in case of samsung I see many people who prefer original feel of the device, without a case.
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 08:11
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25. ZEUS.the.thunder.god (unregistered)
i said that bro. and I am all for beast over beauty!
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 01:37
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5. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
HIGHLY doubt the specs will be near as good as the original S3.........but im also hoping they prove me wrong
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 02:04
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12. nicholassss (Posts: 358; Member since: 10 May 2012)
What if its identical as far as the guts, just a smaller screen. Thats be somethin huh?
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 02:16
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13. rickywinataa (Posts: 262; Member since: 05 Apr 2012)
more likely the screen resolution will go down to qHD (275PPI) which is still great.
processor clock speed might also get down to around 1.2 GHz to compromise the smaller battery
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 01:58
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8. redmd (Posts: 928; Member since: 26 Oct 2011)
I would like to see a beefed up galaxy s duos specs wise.
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 02:59
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16. rusticguy (Posts: 2828; Member since: 11 Aug 2012)
Heck Apple will not like Samsung using the word "MINI" for their product line because they will claim that it will hurt their iPad MINI sales. Looks like Samsung teases Apple on purpose :)
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 03:10
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18. Ragnarockd (Posts: 47; Member since: 27 Aug 2012)
Maybe but Samsung already have released an Samsung galaxy mini last year....phew apple can't patent term "MINI".
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 08:02
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24. SonyXperiaNexus (Posts: 374; Member since: 01 Oct 2012)
this isnt the first mini device samsung is going to release. it looks more like apple copying sammy.
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 19:21
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30. someones4 (Posts: 619; Member since: 16 Sep 2012)
Apple will enfoce it either way
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 03:05
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17. Ragnarockd (Posts: 47; Member since: 27 Aug 2012)
Are they gonna retain the quad core in it as well, maybe under-clocked to 1GHz.
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 03:32
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20. phil2n (Posts: 478; Member since: 30 Apr 2012)
single core with 3GHz.. oh my god
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 08:52
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26. don007 (Posts: 1; Member since: 10 Oct 2012)
you can get the detailed information about Samsung Galaxy S3 mini from here
http://www.techsummary.in/index.php?topic=9416.msg10253;topi cseen#msg10253
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 12:47
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27. solidsnakeduds013 (Posts: 218; Member since: 20 Oct 2010)
Whats with mini phones/tablets now? Ipad mini, Galaxy S3 mini? Arent we supposed to be getting bigger. BIGGER THE BETTER! NOTE II!
posted on 10 Oct 2012, 19:19
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29. someones4 (Posts: 619; Member since: 16 Sep 2012)
Apple is trying to mimic android with 7-inch tablets. Meanwhile samsung is trying to satisfy apple users' complaints of needing small screens.
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