• 4" (800x480) Super AMOLED
  • 1GB
    NovaThor U8420 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 5-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 1500 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S3 mini phone has a 4-inch (800x480) Super AMOLED screen, a 5MP main camera and a 0.3MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 1500 mAh and the main processor is a NovaThor U8420 with 1 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy S3 mini (Launched 2012-10-01)
Display4" 800x480 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 0.3-MP
Computing
  • NovaThor U8420 SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (32GB max.)
Battery1500 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 111.5g (3.9oz), 121.6x63x9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 inches)
Price (Market)$295
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)4"
Display/Body Ratio59.4%
Resolution800x480
Sharpness (PPI)233 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel5-MP
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)1500 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time14 hours
Computing
Processor NameNovaThor U8420
Processor # Cores2
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)Yes GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size32GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.1
Communications
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR US Head1.03 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.28 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.52 W/Kg
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
  • WMV
  • H.264
  • H.263
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Galaxy S3 mini Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy S3 mini was retailing at around $295 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy S3 mini does not appear to be water-proof as we do not find an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy S3 mini 800x480 screen resolution is not 4K.
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No, Galaxy S3 mini does not feature Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy S3 mini does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy S3 mini does not seem to work on 4G networks.
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No, the Galaxy S3 mini is not a 5G NR smartphone.
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No, the Galaxy S3 mini does not have a USB-C port.
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Yes, the Galaxy S3 mini has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy S3 mini Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
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