Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2015 8:58 PM, updated: 6/2/2025 3:59 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+233 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core87% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
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	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)4% Thinner
4"	vs	+4.3"8% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 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
1500 mAh	vs	+1900 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

25 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

480x800 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Other model names	Galaxy S III mini 8GB GT-i8190	Galaxy J1 Ace SS (Single-Sim) LTE SM-J110M
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), New Zealand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2012	10/1/2015
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	67.6 x 130.1 millimeters (2.66 x 5.12 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 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 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	217 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 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	TouchWiz	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)	64bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
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 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	10 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
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, White, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.57W/kg (head), 1.22W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.914W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)