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Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini

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Chipset
NovaThor U8420*
Processor
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9*
Display diagonal
4 in*
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 480 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 800 px

Display

Display diagonal
4 in*
Display pixel density
233 ppi*
Resolution
480 × 800*
Panel
Display: Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
Display: 480 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 800 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    4 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    480 px*
    Vertical pixels
    800 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Chipset
NovaThor U8420*
Processor
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9*
Graphics
Mali-400*

Memory & storage

Storage options
8/16 GB, 1 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 1 GB RAM / 16 GB*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*
  • 1 GB RAM / 8 GB*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Memory options

  • 1 GB*
    Capacity
    1 GB*

Storage options

  • 8 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*
  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Aperture
    2.60 f-number*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
1,500 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4*
Reported value 2: 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX*
Reported value 3: 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX*
NFC
Yes (Market dependent)*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • compass*
  • gyro*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)*
Weight
111.50 g*

Colors

  • Amber Brown*
  • Blue*
  • Garnet Red*
  • Onyx Black*
  • Titan Gray*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 48 fields
body weight
111.5 g (3.92 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    111.5*
    unit
    g*
    original
    111.5 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Mini-SIM*
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explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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display size
4.0 inches, 45.5 cm (~59.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    45.5*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    45.5 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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model
I8190 Galaxy S III mini*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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network technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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misc colors
White, Blue, Titan Gray, Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Onyx Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform os
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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platform chipset
NovaThor U8420*
Scope and conditions
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
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platform cpu
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform gpu
Mali-400*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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memory internal
8/16 GB, 1 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 2*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 9*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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main camera single
5 MP, AF, f/2.6*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.6*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.6*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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misc price
About 130 EUR*
Scope and conditions
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main camera features
LED flash, panorama*
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body build
Plastic body*
Scope and conditions
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network gprs
Yes*
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comms nfc
Yes (Market dependent)*
Scope and conditions
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misc models
GT-I8190*
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network edge
Yes*
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tests camera
Photo / Video*
Scope and conditions
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tests loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 76dB*
Scope and conditions
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tests audio quality
Noise -82.1dB / Crosstalk -80.7dB*
Scope and conditions
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tests battery life
Endurance rating 42h*
Scope and conditions
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tests display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.422:1 (sunlight)*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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selfie camera single
VGA*
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explicit_quantities
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launch announced
2012, October. Released 2012, November*
Scope and conditions
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misc sar eu
0.52 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.52*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.52 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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misc sar
1.03 W/kg (head)     1.28 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.03*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.03 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.28*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.28 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,500*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1500 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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battery talk time
Up to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G)*
Scope and conditions
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battery stand.by
Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
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body dimensions
121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    9.9 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.39*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.39 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 2 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
111.5* g
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Display Type
Super AMOLED*
Scope and conditions
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Pixels X
480*
Scope and conditions
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Pixels Y
800*
Scope and conditions
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Display Size (inches)
4* inches
Scope and conditions
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
59.4* %
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RAM (GB)
1* GB
Scope and conditions
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Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
4*
Scope and conditions
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,500* mAh
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Price in USD
167.70000000000002*
Scope and conditions
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Model
Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini*
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Launch Expected Year
2012.0*
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Height (mm)
121.6* mm
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Width (mm)
63* mm
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Thickness (mm)
9.9* mm
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Specifications 3 · 50 fields
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G)*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable*
Body · Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame*
Body · Dimensions
121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)*
Body · SIM
Mini-SIM*
Body · Weight
111.5 g (3.92 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX*
Comms · NFC
Yes (Market dependent)*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS*
Comms · Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Display · Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)*
Display · Size
4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2012, October. Released 2012, November*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama*
Main Camera · Single
5 MP, f/2.6, AF*
Main Camera · Video
720p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
White, Blue, Titan Gray, Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Onyx Black*
Misc · Models
GT-I8190, GT-I8190N, GT-I8190L, SM-G730A, SM-G730W8*
Historical price
About 130 EUR*
Misc · SAR
1.03 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.52 W/kg (head)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Our Tests · Audio quality
Noise -82.1dB / Crosstalk -80.7dB*
Our Tests · Battery (old)
Endurance rating 42h*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Our Tests · Display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.422:1 (sunlight)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 76dB*
Platform · Chipset
NovaThor U8420*
Platform · CPU
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9*
Platform · GPU
Mali-400*
Platform · OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)*
Selfie camera · Single
VGA*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
White
White*
Blue
Blue*
Titan Gray
Titan Gray*
Amber Brown
Amber Brown*
Garnet Red
Garnet Red*
Onyx Black
Onyx Black*
Display
Display
Diagonal
4.0* in
Horizontal pixels
480* px
Vertical pixels
800* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Memory options
1 GB
Capacity
1.0* GB
8 GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
1 GB RAM / 8 GB
Memory
1.0* GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
1 GB RAM / 16 GB
Memory
1.0* GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
2.6* f-number
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data