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Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) vs LG Optimus S (LS670)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs LG Optimus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Optimus S X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) 23Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) vs Optimus S (LS670)} 0 Advantage LG Optimus S (LS670)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core90%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+8GB (5GB available)36 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (140MB available)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)34%
Thinner
vs13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+4"25%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps93 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 0.153 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
 
ModelGalaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)Optimus S (LS670)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S III mini 8GB, Samsung GT-i8190 S3 miniSprint LG Optimus S LS670, LG LS670
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date11/1/201211/8/2010
Depth9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)58.9 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight112 grams (3.92 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.2.2 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
Chipset32bit: NovaThor U842032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)512MB (140MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
LGIP-400N
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Blue
• Java framework
• Colors: Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• LG 3Way Sync
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)LG Optimus S (LS670)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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