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

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

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Compare LG G3 X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) 02Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
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!

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) vs G3 (D855 32GB)} 23 Advantages LG G3 (D855 32GB)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)33%
Lighter
vs149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super IPS+
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+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, microSDXCvs+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 pixelsvs+1440x2392 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+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) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP158%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(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 Beanvs+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+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 supportedvs+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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
ModelGalaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S III mini NFC 16GB GT-i8190LG G3 4G LTE D855 for Europe, LG Optimus G3, LG B2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaAustraliaBrazilPhilippinesHong KongIndiaPanamaSri Lanka
(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Panama, Sri Lanka
BrandSamsungLG
Release date11/1/20126/1/2014
Depth9.85 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)
Weight112 grams (3.92 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size4" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~79% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)1440x2392 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI508 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User InterfaceTouchWizfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.41
32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-53YH
Battery capacity1500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours20 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White, Blue
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Violet, Red
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
โ€ข Notification LED
โ€ข Dolby mobile sound
โ€ข 1W Speaker with Boost AMP
โ€ข Knock Code, Quick Memo, QRemote
โ€ข Plastic body
โ€ข MiraCast
โ€ข Wireless Charging

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)LG G3 (D855 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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