Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)

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

6/14/2014 11:29 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:34 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	vs	14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Octa-core57% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)2% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+267 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh48% 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

29 Common items in both devices

8GB (5GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S3 Slim G3812B, Samsung Galaxy Win Pro	Xiaomi Redmi Note 1 (8GB + 1GB RAM), Hongmi Note 2014017
Country or region available	Brazil	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/1/2014	3/1/2014
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	267 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 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6592M (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-450 MP4 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	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	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	770 hours (32.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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: Black, White • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Gray • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.553W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)	feature not registered