LG G2 mini (4G D625) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G2 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/29/2014 5:52 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:27 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X LG G2 mini (4G D625) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

2440
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB) Compare LG G2 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)

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!

7 Advantages LG G2 mini (4G D625)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+121 grams (4.24 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+(back) 13MP62% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2440 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)14% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
234 PPI	vs	+306 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+4.8"2% Larger screen
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

25 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Other model names	TelCel LG G2 mini D625, LG G2 mini Tegra, LG D625	Samsung Galaxy S III i9300L, Galaxy S3 i9300X
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2014	5/22/2012
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129.6 millimeters (2.6 x 5.1 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	121 grams (4.24 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4i Grey (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A9-R4 (Penta-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP60 660Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 1,4)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	2440 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	790 hours (32.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation • USB OTG On-the-go • Smart Stay eye tracking • TouchWiz with Motion UX • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.628W/kg (head), 1.584W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.342W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body)