Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)

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

3/20/2017 9:42 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Y X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 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!

1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	vs	34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (180MB available)	vs	+64GB (57GB available)323 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)34% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
133 PPI	vs	+306 PPI130% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4.8"60% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.6 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh75% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim	Samsung Galaxy S III i9300
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011	5/22/2012
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	98 grams (3.43 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	133 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	VideoCore IV	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1723 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (180MB available)	64GB (57GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
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	7.2 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (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 Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.2 hours	11.7 hours
Standby	540 hours (22.5 days)	790 hours (32.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on metallic Gray, White • Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.628W/kg (head), 1.584W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.342W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body)