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As the name denotes, it is smaller than the original Samsung Galaxy S3. The screen measures 4 inches compared to a 4.8 inch screen on the original design, though this does, by no means, appear inadequate. The screen makes up the majority of the phone's fa...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:21
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While it makes obvious concessions for size and price, the HTC One Mini is, at the very least, a faithful miniaturization of the company’s flagship One. The same cannot be said for the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini, which shares little DNA with its namesake a...
The AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III Mini is a decent entry-level Android smartphone with an affordable price, but it doesn't come close to matching its full-sized namesake...
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This year has been the year of the Samsung Galaxy S3 . Winning five-star reviews and a string of awards from all manner of publications, it was proof more than ever that a product doesn't need to have an Apple logo on it to be seriously desirable. Howeve...
Slim profile, Lightweight, Android Jelly Bean out of the box, MicroSD card support...
Restrictive on-board storage, High price tag, Rivals now offering more for less...
Unfortunately, all the things the S3 mini does well can't hide the fact there are other phones at this price point and below that offer more. The newer Google Nexus 4 is cheaper and beats the S3 mini in every way in a head-to-head. And a very quick look...
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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...
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How does the Galaxy S4 mini compare to its predecessor, the Galaxy S3 mini ? We take a look in our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S4 mini comparison review. Samsung has now made the Galaxy S4 mini smartphone official and it will replace the Galaxy...
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Samsung's Galaxy S3 has dominated the smartphone world, so it's no surprise the Korean firm has tried to capitalise on the success by offering up a cheaper version. We take a look to see if the S3 Mini is worthy to purchase if the flagship S3 or forthcomi...
Sturdy, familiar design; Great battery; Not quite worth the SIMfree price...
Middling performance; Average screen...
Samsung's mini handset looks and feels like the Galaxy S3, but falls behind in several key areas. The screen doesn't have the sharpness or quality of the original, and the specs aren't up to scratch. We'd advise you look elsewhere for a mid-range handset...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:22
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The announcement that Samsung has sold the most phones, and in particular more than double the amount of iPhones, will no doubt be of little shock.The Samsung Galaxy S3 was the most popular selling smartphone in Q3 2012, following in the footsteps of its...
Scaled down design, Android Jelly Bean, MicroSD support, Bright Screen...
Expensive, Dual core, Low Screen resolution, Samsung Apps...
Buying Guide Best Android phone Finally to the bit that we've all been waiting for, our final Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini verdict. If you've stayed with us throughout, thank you from the bottom of our heart, if you've skipped... well we might have done the sam...
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channelpro.co.uk Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:22
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Not a bad budget phone, but performance is mediocre and the screen isn't brilliant eitherRating: 3Average: 3 (1 vote) The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is the Korean manufacturer's attempt to cash in on the popularity of its flagship handset. It inherits the...
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UPDATE: We've re-run our benchmarks after the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini received an over-the-air update. Scroll to the end of the review to read more. The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is the Korean manufacturer's attempt to cash in on the popularity of its flagsh...
Not a bad budget phone, but performance is mediocre and the screen isn't brilliant either...
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With the Samsung Galaxy S3 continuing to dominate the smartphone market, lining up as a true Android based rival to the iPhone 5 (check out our iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 piece), Samsung has looked to capitalise on the handsets success with the more a...
Android 4.1 with Samsung TouchWiz UI, Familiar, stylish design, Strong in-ear headphones...
Poor 4-inch display, Disappointing 5-megapixel camera, Expensive for specs on offer...
Whilst the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini might look the part, the handset fails to push the boundaries of its respective market like its big brother has managed to do. Pairing slightly disappointing specs and a run of the mill performance with a price tag that c...
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The Galaxy S3 mini looks almost identical to its bigger brother, the Galaxy S3, apart from a few minor, almost unnoticeable, cosmetic changes and of course the fact it's smaller. It has the same appearance with nice curved sides and rounded corners. I...
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Remember that story about Goldilocks and the three bears? The little tike broke into their house, gobbled up some porridge, tried out some chairs and then went and had a kip on all the beds. The naughty little sausage. But what’s “just right” for you e...
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Looking for a decent Android smartphone, but don't want one as big and expensive as the Samsung Galaxy S3 or HTC One X+ ? Then read our Galaxy S3 mini review to find out if this is the phone for you. Samsung's Galaxy S3 mini looks like a smaller version...
The Galaxy S3 mini is a reasonably good mid-ranged Android smartphone with good software and battery life. However, unless you particularly want a smaller smartphone, we can't see any major reason to pick the Galaxy S3 mini over the cheaper but higher spe...
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When it comes to smartphones, one size definitely does not fit all. So if the 4.8" display of Samsung’s S3 (review) 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...
More manageable size than the S3, Runs the latest version of Android out of the box, Same great TouchWiz additions also available on the mini, NonHD display is still excellent...
Lacks the CPU kick of the normal S3, Useraccessible storage is almost half of the phone’s internal storage.
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:22
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With Carphone Warehouse promising that the Galaxy S3 Mini "brings the high performance and ease-of-use of the Galaxy S3 to a compact smartphone" and Phones 4U declaring it a "perfect... With a steadily rising share of smartphone sales being made without...
Nice to handle, TouchWizz interface, Good audio quality, Decent camera, Battery life...
This is certainly not a "mini" version of the original Galaxy S3!, Limited gaming performances (GPU isn't powerful enough), Screen resolution...
With its lower-res screen, less powerful processor and less effective camera, there's no way that the Galaxy S3 Mini can be described as a pocket version of the Galaxy S3. In fact, all it inherits from the full-sized model is its name and general look. Ho...
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We finally managed to land a Samsung Galaxy S III Mini in the palm of our hands. Thanks to the guys at Mobicity for the opportunity. Good pointsGood sizeGood battery lifeGood screen Bad Points5 MegaPixel CameraOS can be laggy The Galaxy S III Mini is o...
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The actual Galaxy S3 is still very much top of Samsung's smartphone tree, so don't be confused by this stripped down alternative -- it looks like a slightly smaller S3 at first glance, but sits quite a few branches further down, with a slower processor...
Android Jelly Bean, fast processor, decent camera...
Expensive compared to rivals...
Despite the name, the S3 Mini has little in common with the original S3. But despite a considerably lower spec it's still a pretty decent smartphone with a decent level of performance. However, the game-changing price point of the Google Nexus 4 (aroun...
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Samsung is on something of a roll, scoring well at the high end of the phone sector with its delightful Galaxy S3, pushing the competition hard in the tablet area, and having considerable success with its Note line too. Certainly the Galaxy Note 2 knocks...
Solid design, Good battery life, Nice motion, based features, Good camera options, Android 4.1...
Expensive...
By emulating the fabulous Galaxy S3 in design terms, Samsung may have shot itself in the foot. The handset looks like it should be a smaller version of a great phone, but in fact it is cut down not just in size and that's bound to disappoint many people...
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whatmobile.net Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:23
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Samsung’s flagship S3 smartphone gets a ‘mini’ sibling – but just how far has the apple fallen from the tree? Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini €300 sim free, or €25p/m on contract Reviewer: Jasper JacksonThe S3 Mini tries to be a smaller, cheaper version of the S...
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Powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and packing in 1GB of RAM, the Galaxy S3 Mini is a mid-tier handset through and through. At least it is until you consider the price, which at around £300 SIM-free is very high given current levels of competition from...
Excellent performance, even on CPU/GPU-intensive games, great battery life, Android Jelly Bean (4.1.1)...
Way too expensive, weak camera, limited storage...
It's a bizarre handset, this one. Usually with mid-range phones performance is an issue, with UIs falling victim to stutter and lag. But here that's not the case – the Galaxy S3 Mini will handle pretty much anything you throw at it. And best of all it'll...
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The Galaxy S III Mini is a decent phone, with a good build, reasonable screen and workable snapper – but £300 is a lot for a phone that doesn’t have all those outstanding features such as a brilliant camera found on a Nokia or HTC phone. Its most outs...
Impressive Android Jelly Bean OS; more solid build than the S III...
Pricey; disappointing onscreen keyboard...
The Samsung Galaxy S III Mini is touted as a cheaper version of the S III but you can find better, cheaper smartphones that do a better job...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:24
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For those who couldn’t stomach the sheer size of its bigger brother, the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is here. It takes the same pebble design cues as Sammy’s smash hit super phone, as well as cutting edge Android Jelly Bean software, and shoves it into a sm...
Unlike the truly boring Sony Xperia J we checked out this week, the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini’s got a bit of panache: it takes the same curved styling of the S3, and white hue to boot. It’s plastic, yes, but somehow it seems stylish too.And it runs almost exactly the same software too: Samsung’s homescreen and navigation screens are colourful and easy to use, and you’ll find the same excellent Pop-U...
While it may sport similar software to the Samsung Galaxy S3, the S3 Mini’s hardware pales in comparison. The four inch screen, though compact, is a lower resolution 800x480, which looks grainy and old against the pin sharp HD display of its bigger brother. And the 1GHz dual-core processor, though fast enough for watching video and a spot of web browsing, isn’t as scorchingly quick either.The fiv...
Despite the name, the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is the perfect size for many people, put off by the grotesque proportions of the latest Android super phones, and Apple’s closed off iOS software. And its looks and software are easy on the eye too.That said...
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Google latest smartphone is the Nexus 4 by LG but how does it compare to Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini ? We'll look at the differences in our Google LG Nexus 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini comparison review. The Galaxy S3 Mini and Nexus 4 both come with a mid-rang...
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With the top end of the market practically sewn up, Samsung is looking to push that success into the middle of the pack with the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. It looks like the company's top phone, but the specs see it as more of a replacement for the Sa...
Great build and nice design, plenty of tweaking to offer a wide range of functionality, microSD card slot, good battery life...
Feels unexpectedly sluggish, looks overpriced...
The Samsung Galaxy S III Mini looks good and doesn't explicitly lack power, but the performance seems surprisingly sluggish when carrying out basic tasks. It does give you good battery life however...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:24
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini: ReviewThe original Samsung Galaxy S3 was released earlier this year and is, without doubt, the biggest headache for Apple and the iPhone 5. Boasting a 4.8-inch display with a higher resolution and ultra slim profile, the Samsung Ga...
Small profile, good display and the latest Google operating system with impressive battery life.
The price tag seems high and rivals now offer more speed and storage for your money...
The S3 Mini is an impressive and slim Android smartphone with useful features and good battery life but it doesn't offer anything new or unique compared to better specified rivals for the same (or less) money...
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The Samsung Galaxy S III Mini is a rather highly-anticipated smartphone, as the name promises to deliver what the Galaxy S III has to offer, but at a reduced size and price. We got our hands on the 8 GB model of the new Mini and took a closer look. We o...
The Samsung Galaxy S III Mini convinces as a smartphone. The hardware may not be the latest and the greatest, but it's powerful enough to ensure a smooth user experience. However, the 'S III' in the name creates expectations that aren't entirely met. Su...
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The announcement that Samsung has sold the most phones , and in particular more than double the amount of iPhones, will no doubt be of little shock. The Samsung Galaxy S3 was the most popular selling smartphone in Q3 2012, following in the footsteps of it...
Scaled down design, Android Jelly Bean, MicroSD support, Bright Screen...
Expensive, Dual core, Low Screen resolution, Samsung Apps...
We really liked the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. It ticks all the right boxes, and comes in at a very decent price. The truth of the matter is, though, that it's launching right smack bang against the Google phone, the Nexus 4. Every time we looked at the Gal...
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stuff.tv Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:24
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Stuff magazine Fri, Nov 23 2012, 11:57AM The is sitting pretty at the top of thanks to its blazing fast quad-core processor, superb camera and innovative software, so it's no surprise to see Samsung aping it with the Galaxy S3 Mini – the S3's yo...
A solid, shrunken down version of its bigger brother but we can't recommend the Mini over the cheaper and far superior Nexus 4...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:24
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What is the new Samsung Galaxy S3 mini like? Find out, as Agent Denis Hall puts this pint size, yet powerful, smartphone through its paces in our Galaxy S3 mini expert review.The S3 Mini is Samsung's budget version of their flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone...
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Its specifications were leaked only a few days ago, but Samsung has finally made it official: the Galaxy S III mini is real. A downgraded version of the Galaxy S III in both size and power, the Galaxy S III mini will attempt to appeal to those who find fl...
Compact size, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Similar look and feel to original...
Low resolution screen compared to original, Downgraded camera, No word on AU price or release...
The Samsung Galaxy S III mini is a downgraded version of the flagship Galaxy S III in both size and power. It will attempt to appeal to those who find flagship Android phones too big to handle but aren't necessarily interested in top-end specifications...
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ALSO READ: Review: Samsung Galaxy S4 Review: Samsung Galaxy S5 Review: Huawei P7 Top 5 midrange smartphonesWhen it comes to smartphones, one size definitely does not fit all. So if the 4.8" display of Samsung's S3 (review) is simply too much, how about th...
More manageable size than the S3; runs the latest version of Android out of the box; same great TouchWiz additions also available on the mini; and nonHD display is still excellent...
Lacks the CPU kick of the normal S3; and useraccessible storage is almost half of the phone''s internal storage...
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People have been very straightforward with this device. They call it “the smaller Galaxy S3”, but is there anything more to it than meets the eye? Get to know the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini in our full review.Samsung banked on the popularity of the Galaxy S3...
Great alternative to the S3, Good camera, Long lasting battery, Software has little compromise...
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We guess what keeps this an S3 is the software, while the hardware deserves to be called S3 Lite rather. We loved a part of the hardware and the software, but there are a few things that hold it back. It needs a larger screen for most people as typing rea...
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Samsung have been notorious for their “carpet bombing” approach to devices, with a plethora of tablets for every size as well as a bunch of similar mobiles for every budget, Samsung are out to leave no stone unturned. Banking on the success of the Galaxy...
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Samsung's flagship phone, the Galaxy S Ill is a marvel of modern technology. It is the culmination all of the tech Samsung had developed from the very beginning. If there was anything that was a little off about the device though, it might have been the s...
Great feature set, Handy size, Decent battery life...
Still comes with a lot of Samsung bloatware...
I personally need a new phone, and I think my search is over Samsung's flagship phone, the Galaxy S Ill is a marvel of modern technology. It is the culmination all of the tech Samsung had developed from the very beginning. If there was anything that was a...
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After the launch of the Galaxy S III last May 2012 and other devices, Samsung once again introduced a new smartphone, this time in the form of the Galaxy S III Mini. It offers a lower price tag but also comes with lower specifications. Is it still as rema...
At just PhP 14,990, you can have your smaller version of the Galaxy S III. Of course it would set you back with lower specifications, but it will have no problems running standard applications. Just to further compare it with the contenders listed in the...
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technoodling.net Updated: 2016-11-22 03:45:24
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I own (and love) the Samsung Galaxy S III, so I was very eager to review the S III Mini.Here's all you need to know: everything about it is scaled down. And I mean everything, from the size (obviously) to the Philippine retail price (P14,990) to, most unf...
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While it makes obvious concessions for size and price, the HTC One Mini%displayPrice% at %seller% is, at the very least, a faithful miniaturization of the company's flagship One. The same cannot be said for the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini, which shares...
Comfortable form factor. Affordable. Responsive and stable.
Lower resolution, PenTile display. Mediocre call quality...
The AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III Mini is a decent entry-level Android smartphone with an affordable price, but it doesn't come close to matching its full-sized namesake...
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insidehw.com Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:22
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Samsung Galaxy SIII mini: For smaller palms After the global success of Samsung Galaxy line, it’s no wonder that Samsung started using this brand for other phones, which are not counted among the best of the Android devices. Still, this is the first ti...
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Michael Moser (translated by Anke Glover), 03/07/2013 Samsung introduced 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-diagona...
compact and lightweight, AMOLED display: bright and contrast rich, Use of Android 4.1.1, many apps available, main camera (720p videos, 5 megapixel, LED-flashlight), battery life...
Transmitting and receiving performance only average, performance not very high, only 12 month warranty, front camera...
The Galaxy S3 mini is an appealing middle-of-the-road smartphone but definitely keeps its distance from the top model, Galaxy S3. If you are looking for a good sized mobile phone with reasonable operating speed, intuitive operations and a good touchscree...
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So you've taken the smartphone world by storm by having one of the most sought after devices in recent history. With record sales, the Samsung Galaxy S3 marked a new chapter in the Korean phone manufacturer's tenure as one of the top companies in the smar...
After all of this, I have to admit something – having this phone for a few days, especially throughout the holidays, was interesting. Why? Because despite having the HTC One X+, the original Samsung Galaxy S3, and even the Google Nexus 4 available on ha...
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mobilephonereviewss.com Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:23
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Ladies and gentlemen, this is undoubtedly the most powerful Android smartphone at the moment. And it doesn't look like anyone is taking that crown away from the Galaxy S III in a hurry. We have to vehemently defend Samsung against all the criticisms rega...
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Unfortunately though, it's not just the screen that Samsung has downgraded, as the Galaxy S3 Mini also features a lesser dual-core processor and a 5MP rear-facing camera, not quite on par with the 8MP snapper found on the original Galaxy S3. That's n...
Nice design, good camera, excellent battery life, runs Google's up to date Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system...
Noticed some lag, screen disappointing compared to the Galaxy S3...
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recombu.com Updated: 2014-12-18 05:21:23
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The Samsung Galaxy S3 has been the mobile phone success story of the year. However, with it's quad-core processor and 4.8-inch screen, for many people, this high-end phone is simply too expensive.Samsung has always had a range of cheaper phones in its Gal...
Sturdy build, similar to Galaxy S3, Android 4.1, Excellent performance...
Expensive, Screen resolution could be higher...
We really like the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, it might not offer the feature set of the Galaxy S3, but it looks near identical and offers the same experience - with a few compromises. The specification sheet puts the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini firmly in the midd...
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Although the overall tendency for screen sizes of Android handsets is to go up, it seems phone makers aren't willing to forget about the not so tech-savvy users who would actually prefer having a more compact device. The Samsung Galaxy S III mini is a...
Elegant and compact design, Comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean...
Video recording is soso, The physical buttons could be better...
The Samsung Galaxy S III mini is a lovely mainstream smartphone. All of a sudden, the Galaxy S III's “nature-inspired” design looks and feels right in your hand. The device is easy to hold and operate, while its 4-inch screen is big enough to provide...
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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S III Mini, but is it simply a smaller version of the Galaxy S III?The Galaxy S III has been one of the biggest smartphones of the year so far but many criticised the size of it. In theory, the Galaxy S III Mini is perf...
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The Mini remains identical to the Samsung Galaxy S3 in design terms. There's a slim plastic body and removable back panel for the battery, SIM and MicroSD card. On the surrounding edges, there's just the power button and a volume rocker.Everything is smal...
Slim profile, Jelly Bean Android standard (out of the box), Super light...
Small storage capacity, mediocre camera, Expensive for its specs...
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