Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2018 12:35 AM, updated: 6/2/2025 3:59 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
+16GB (13GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)95% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)20% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat 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
1500 mAh	vs	+2400 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy S III mini NFC 16GB GT-i8190	Galaxy J3 2017 SM-J330G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2012	7/1/2017
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.41	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (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
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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
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, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	15 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Blue, White • 2.5D curved glass screen • Samsung Knox
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.658W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)