When it comes to smartphones, one size definitely does
not fit all. So if the 4.8” display of Samsung’s S3 is simply too much, how
about the mini-me in the form of the Galaxy S3 mini
The Galaxy S3 mini looks like a shrunken-down version of the
S3, now with a more compact frame (121.55 x 63 x 9.85mm; 111.5g). Despite its
smaller body, the mini is actually a bit thicker than the S3 (9.85mm vs. 8.6mm)
but not dearer.
Samsung Galaxy S3
Mini
The similarities between the S3 and S3 mini stop at the name
and styling, since inside they are all too different. It’s not the same
quad-core Exynos beast that does processing, instead the mini runs smoothly on
a dual-core 1GHz NovaThor U8420 processor, with the latest Android 4.1.1 (Jelly
Bean) doing the operating. Despite packing a reduced amount of CPU firepower,
the mini delivered a very respectable score of 6871 in the AnTuTu benchmark,
easily beating the HTC’s fellow midrange Desire X’s (1GHz dual-core Qualcomm
Snapdragon CPU) 5206.
If you like the S3’s style, but can’t live with its 4.8”
screen, then the S3 mini might be the solution.
Better on the small screen
Samsung fitted the mini with a 4” (480 x 800; 233 ppi) Super
AMOLED display that provides for a fairly decent viewing experience. For those
keeping track, it’s actually the same size and resolution as the original
Galaxy S that appeared in 2010. The latest version of the company’s TouchWiz
user interface is included and lucky features the same extras that differentiate
the S3 and Note II from the rest of the Android brigade, including Smart Stay
and pop-up play.
Samsung fitted the
mini with a 4” (480 x 800; 233 ppi) Super AMOLED display that provides for a
fairly decent viewing experience.
To the point
If you like the S3’s style, but can’t live with its 4.8”
screen, then the S3 mini might be the solution. Although it does not have the
same processing kick, it offers the S3 experience for a lot less (R4 000 for
the 8G model), and within a more manageable 4” frame.
If you like the
S3’s style, but can’t live with its 4.8” screen, then the S3 mini might be the
solution.
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Specifications
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Price: $435
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Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels
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Physical size: 4.0 inches
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Technology: Super AMOLED
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OS: Android (4.1.2, 4.1.1) TouchWiz UX UI
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Weight: 112g
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Processor: Dual core, 1000MHz
§ System memory:
1024MB RAM
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