OnePlus One (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)

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

8/12/2014 9:43 PM, updated: 6/2/2025 4:03 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE X OnePlus One (16GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1920x1080

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB) Compare OnePlus One X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus One (16GB)

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!

24 Advantages OnePlus One (16GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core155% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (13GB available)160% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1920x1080 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+401 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh107% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
162 grams (5.67 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)45% Lighter
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Other model names	OnePlus One A0001 Cyanogen, OnePlus 1 4G LTE, BBK Bacon	Galaxy S3 mini Value Edition GT-i8200L, GT-i8200Q, Golden VE
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2014	3/9/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 152.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.02 in)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1920x1080 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA986
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Vivante GC1000
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
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	150/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100 - GT-i8200L: 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silk White • CyanogenMod 11S • Sony Exmor IMX214 camera • Records video 1080p@60fps and 720p@120fps • LED notification • WiFi display Miracast • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gray • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus One (16GB)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)	1.14W/kg (head), 1.24W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.636W/kg (head), 0.533W/kg (body)