Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S3 Mini: 4-inch compact 2012 Samsung — the original "mini" flagship.
SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2012·$340·Score 36/100
Galaxy S3 Mini wasn’t really a Mini S3 inside — it was a separate mid-range phone in S3 styling. A 2012 collector piece today.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.0" Super AMOLED
Chipset
NovaThor U8420
Memory
1 GB · 8 GB
Main cam
5 MP · f/2.6
Battery
1,500 mAh
Weight
111 g
What stands out
- Truly pocketable 4″ design.
- Super AMOLED rare at this size.
- Removable battery + microSD.
- Light at 111 g.
What to watch
- No LTE.
- qHD resolution.
- Limited to Android 4.4.
- Modest specs even for 2012.