Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190

Overview

Samsung Galaxy S III Mini is the small version of Samsung's flagship SIII, the S III mini is powered by a dual-core processor with 1 GHz and 1 GB of RAM. It packs a 5 MP rear camera and a front-facing camera for videocalls. The S III Mini also sports a 4 inch Super AMOLED display.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 55 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

21
Average:

14
Bad:

16

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Last revision on January 2, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Great Design
Awesome battery life
Build quality
Gorgeous Screen
Affordable

Reviewers Didn't Like

Feels Plastic
Processor
Brightness sensor

Expert reviews and ratings

By MobilePhones on May 20, 2014 82

As the name denotes, it is smaller than the original Samsung Galaxy S3. The screen measures 4 inches compared to a 4.8 inch screen on the original design, though this does, by no means, appear inadequate. The screen makes up the majority of the phone's...

By itreviews.com on October 06, 2013 60

The AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III Mini is a decent entry-level Android smartphone with an affordable price, but it doesn't come close to matching its full-sized...

By CNET Australia on October 04, 2013 60

First-time smartphone buyers get a lot for a little with Samsung's year-old Galaxy S3 Mini, but keep in mind that this is no high-end...

By What Hi-Fi? on September 12, 2013 60

Unfortunately, all the things the S3 mini does well can't hide the fact there are other phones at this price point and below that offer more. The newer Google Nexus 4 is cheaper and beats the S3 mini in every way in a head-to-head. And a very quick...

By GadgetSpeak on June 17, 2013 84

This is an Android phone, however if you can cope with the smaller size it can do quite a number of things that you would expect to need a larger device to complete. This is a 112 gram device that slips easily into a pocket or...

By IT PRO on April 26, 2013 60

Samsung's mini handset looks and feels like the Galaxy S3, but falls behind in several key areas. The screen doesn't have the sharpness or quality of the original, and the specs aren't up to scratch. We'd advise you look elsewhere for a mid-range...

By TechRadar AU on March 26, 2013 70

Buying Guide Best Android phone Finally to the bit that we've all been waiting for, our final Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini verdict. If you've stayed with us throughout, thank you from the bottom of our heart, if you've skipped... well we might have done the...

By Channel Pro on March 14, 2013 60

Not a bad budget phone, but performance is mediocre and the screen isn't brilliant eitherRating: 3Average: 3 (1 vote) The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is the Korean manufacturer's attempt to cash in on the popularity of its flagship handset. It inherits the...

By PC Pro on March 07, 2013 67

Not a bad budget phone, but performance is mediocre and the screen isn't brilliant...

By NotebookCheck on March 07, 2013 87

Samsung Galaxy S3 mini: a decent mid-range smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S3 mini is doing many things right. The fantastic finish and solid user performance are just as positive as the long lasting battery life . The brilliant contrast together with...

By Trusted Reviews on February 20, 2013 60

Whilst the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini might look the part, the handset fails to push the boundaries of its respective market like its big brother has managed to do. Pairing slightly disappointing specs and a run of the mill performance with a price tag that...

By PCAdvisor on February 07, 2013 70

The Galaxy S3 mini is a reasonably good mid-ranged Android smartphone with good software and battery life. However, unless you particularly want a smaller smartphone, we can't see any major reason to pick the Galaxy S3 mini over the cheaper but higher spec Google Nexus 4 on a SIM-free basis.

By PC Advisor on February 07, 2013 70

Looking for a decent Android smartphone, but don't want one as big and expensive as the Samsung Galaxy S3 or HTC One X+ ? Then read our Galaxy S3 mini review to find out if this is the phone for you. Samsung's Galaxy S3 mini looks like a smaller version...

By DigitalVersus on January 24, 2013 80

With its lower-res screen, less powerful processor and less effective camera, there's no way that the Galaxy S3 Mini can be described as a pocket version of the Galaxy S3. In fact, all it inherits from the full-sized model is its name and general look.

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