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Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini Specifications

Also known as Samsung I8190 Galaxy S3 mini, Samsung Galaxy S III more Available as Samsung I8190N Galaxy S III mini with NFC

Samsung

Released 2012, Oct 15

1 GB RAM · NovaThor U8420

  • 111.5g, 9.9mm thickness
  • Android 4.1
  • 8GB/16GB storage, microSDHC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 2.6
Display 6
Performance 3.7
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.7
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
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Genze total: 4.6/10

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Quick specifications

4.0"

480x800 pixels

5MP

720p

1GB RAM

NovaThor U8420

1500mAh

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4.6 /10
Performance 3.7/10
Battery 2.6/10
Display 6/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.7/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.00 GHz BT 4.0 2012

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
Announced 2012, October. Released 2012, November
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight 111.5 g (3.92 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Mini-SIM
Type Super AMOLED
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
OS Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset NovaThor U8420
CPU 1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPU Mali-400
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Single 5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Features LED flash, panorama
Video 720p@30fps
Single VGA
Video
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes (Market dependent)
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G)
Colors White, Blue, Titan Gray, Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Onyx Black
Models GT-I8190, GT-I8190N, GT-I8190L, SM-G730A, SM-G730W8
SAR 1.03 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.52 W/kg (head)
Price About 130 EUR
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.422:1 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 76dB
Audio quality Noise -82.1dB / Crosstalk -80.7dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 42h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini worth buying in 2026?

Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.6/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini?

Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini has a 1,500 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini have?

Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini features a 4.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini have?

Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini is available with 1 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini?

Genze rates Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini 4.6/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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