Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) vs LG G3 (D855 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs LG G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2014 7:31 AM, updated: 6/2/2025 3:59 AM

Compare LG G3 X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

23Points LG G3 (D855 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS+

1440x2392

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G3 (D855 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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	vs	23 Advantages LG G3 (D855 32GB)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)85% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1440x2392 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+508 PPI118% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP158% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S III mini NFC 16GB GT-i8190	LG G3 4G LTE D855 for Europe, LG Optimus G3, LG B2
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Panama, Sri Lanka
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	11/1/2012	6/1/2014
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	1440x2392 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	508 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	TouchWiz	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.41	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53YH
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	20 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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: White, Blue • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Violet, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Notification LED • Dolby mobile sound • 1W Speaker with Boost AMP • Knock Code, Quick Memo, QRemote • Plastic body • MiraCast • Wireless Charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
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