Updated : Dec 08, 2015, 5:46 AM

Samsung Galaxy S III mini

Full Specifications

Android 4.1.2 Samsung TouchWiz UI

This device is also known as Samsung I8190, Samsung I8190N, Samsung I8190T

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8.4

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Design
Dimensions	4.78 x 2.48 x 0.39 inches 121.5 x 63 x 9.9 mm
Weight	4.23 oz (120.0 g)
Keys	Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors	Blue, White
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Display
Size	4.0-inch
Resolution	800x480px, 233 PPI
Technology	Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body	59.55 %
Colors	16 777 216
Features	Proximity sensor

Hardware
System chip	STE U8420
Processor	Dual-core 1000 MHz
GPU	Mali-400 MP
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	16GB
Storage expansion	microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS	Android (4.1.2, 4.1.1), Samsung TouchWiz UI
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Battery
Capacity	1500 mAh
Type	Li - Ion
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Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	5 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor)
Flash	LED
Video recording	1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) EIS, Video calling
Front	0.3 MP VGA

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	4.0
WLAN	802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Location	A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
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Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features	Album art cover, Background playback, Custom equalizer, Preset equalizer
Screen mirroring	DLNA
Radio	FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s)	Yes

Cellular
3G	Bands 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed	HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
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Phone Features
Notifications	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
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Regulatory Approval
FCC approval	Date approved: Oct 25, 2012 FCC ID value: A3LGTI8190
Measured SAR	Head: 1.01 W/kg Body: 0.89 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.28 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.89 W/kg
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Availability
Officially announced	Oct 11, 2012

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Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
Other	NFC

Differences from the main variant:
FCC approval	Date approved: Jan 17, 2013 FCC ID value: A3LGTI8190T
Measured SAR	Head: 0.88 W/kg Body: 1.40 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.40 W/kg

Differences from the main variant:
Processor	Dual-core 1200 MHz
Internal storage	8GB
Capacity	2000 mAh
Type	Li - Ion
4G (FDD)	Bands 17(700 b), 5(850), 4(AWS-1), 2(1900)
3G	Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed	LTE
Hearing aid compatible	M3/T3
Other	NFC
Other features	TTY/TDD
FCC approval	Date approved: Sep 04, 2013 FCC ID value: A3LSMG730A
Measured SAR	Head: 0.55 W/kg Body: 0.75 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.55 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.75 W/kg

Differences from the main variant:
Processor	Dual-core 1200 MHz
Internal storage	8GB
Storage expansion	microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB
Capacity	2000 mAh
Type	Li - Ion
Dimensions	4.76 x 2.46 x 0.39 inches 121 x 62 x 10 mm
Weight	3.99 oz (113.0 g)
4G (FDD)	Bands 13(700 c)
Data Speed	LTE
Hearing aid compatible	M4/T4
Other	NFC
Other features	TTY/TDD
FCC approval	Date approved: Nov 18, 2013 FCC ID value: A3LSMG730V
Measured SAR	Head: 0.68 W/kg Body: 0.77 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.24 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.77 W/kg

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

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Samsung Galaxy S III mini Review

Overall User Rating

(16 reviews)

8.4

Build quality

8.8

Camera quality

8.2

Performance

8.5

Display

8.8

Battery life and charging

7.6

IndyWinner

Arena Apprentice

Mini Muddle

Posted: Jan 03, 2015, 7:43 PM

Phone owned for less than a year

Upfront: very disappointed. I love Samsung, love Samsung Galaxy... They just kept getting better and better... until the mini. I was assured by Verizon it was high end, not entry-level. It's become a sad joke among my multitude of contacts as I have to start off the calls with, "have I told you today how much I abhor this phone? When we get cut off, you call me back." It randomly opens windows, apps, and screens. It randomly freezes, regularly lags, and refuses to respond. The screen design is poor - I have never had to hold a phone away from my face to keep from touching the screen durning conversations. When texting, the Swype drops words, randomly inserts words and rearranges sentences. The SD card won't accept anything nor read... The RAM is minimal. It came so overloaded with useless/unwanted programs that couldn't be removed. I have barely been able to add the apps I want and need. I can't run Spotify on it, my yahoo mail takes nearly 10 minutes to open. As I said, I am very disappointed.

elshobokshy

Arena Apprentice

One of the best phones ever

Posted: Sep 27, 2014, 3:22 PM

Phone owned for more than a year

Having it for more than a year now and I must say it gives me an amazing experience, recommended for anyone that is looking for a good priced phone with decent features! ^_^

vendata

Arena Apprentice

it is good phone

Posted: Aug 19, 2014, 10:33 AM

Phone owned for less than a month

I've had the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini for over a month now and can say that it's a simply, marvelous phone and extremely easy to use. It's very fast and it feels great in your hand! The battery life is also pretty impressive and has a wide range of fantastic apps for you to explore and download. Would highly recommend it to anyone wondering whether to purchase the S3 Mini.