Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/6/2024 8:02 PM, updated: 6/2/2025 3:59 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)

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!

34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (109GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+390 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.6"65% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP12 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MP103 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)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps207 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
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+25W4 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3 microphones2 times More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
213 grams (7.46 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)90% Lighter
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

17 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM	Galaxy S III mini 8GB GT-i8190
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024	11/1/2012
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight	213 grams (7.46 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Corning Gorilla Glass	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	390 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	TouchWiz
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 530	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 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: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon	• Colors: White, Blue • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered