Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) vs Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/12/2012 8:00 PM, updated: 6/2/2025 3:59 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 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!

33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	vs	1 Advantage Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)191% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	412MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR27 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+16GB (13GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (3.49GB available)
+eMMC 4.41Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)18% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps37 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
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Model	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S III mini NFC 16GB GT-i8190	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	11/1/2012	6/1/2007
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	iOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 3.0
User Interface	TouchWiz	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.41	4GB (3.49GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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 900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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 S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	8 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Blue Java framework	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	iPhone 2G (4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)