Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2014 1:12 PM, updated: 6/2/2025 3:59 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/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!

23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+326 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.5"13% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2100 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)7% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+16 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 S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 mini SM-G800H/Dual-sim 3G, Samsung Atlantic	Galaxy S III mini 8GB GT-i8190
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2014	11/1/2012
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	31mm (lens)	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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 S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice	• Colors: White, Blue • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)	feature not registered