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Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB) vs Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Xiaomi Poco M3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Poco M3 X Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB) 08Points
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)

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 (SGH-T999 32GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB) vs Poco M3 (64GB)} 27 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)49%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)12%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)144%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)vs+64GB (49GB available)96%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
306 PPIvs+395 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"vs+6.53"36%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inchesvs+1/2" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)44%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Beanvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAhvs+6000 mAh186%
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.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
ModelGalaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Poco M3 (64GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 T999V, Galaxy S IIIPOCO M3 (M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date6/21/201211/27/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)77.3 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.8" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)306 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 11
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIMIUI 12.5

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 177904 (v8)
Geekbench: 1398 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 5.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 4.41
64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps400/150 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.41.75μm
2MP depth f/2.41.75μm
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.1 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• S-Voice
• Java framework
• Colors: Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow
• Silicone Case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999 32GB)Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.43W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.196W/kg (head)0.6W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
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