The Galaxy S3 is one of the best smartphones currently. Presented in May last year, the smartphone Samsung has nothing to prove, and enjoys an excellent reputation among consumers. But the Galaxy S3 is hampered by a major problem: the price. It is starting from this observation that the Korean company has developed the Galaxy S3 Mini, supposed to be the affordable version of the product. But it is not enough to capitalize on a name and design known to make a good phone.
Design
If you've ever seen a Galaxy S3, you know the Mini. As its name suggests, the Galaxy S3 Mini smartphone is the same, with a size scaled down. From the front, the phone is a true copy of its big brother, with the AFN front left speaker on top of the device and the home button at the bottom of the screen. The home button is also a little larger than its big brother. Here it is more accessible, and therefore much easier to use. A good thing, the home button S3 is a nightmare to use. Around the physical button, we find the two hover buttons of S3. In short, no big thing again, if this is the home button and a more generous space below the
screen.
On the back, nothing new on the horizon either. The design is the same. Only difference is that flash past the bottom of the camera, against left earlier. Similarly, the speaker is a little less well integrated, like the Samsung logo, which passes letters engraved in the metal shell simply printing more fragile.
When we look at the Galaxy S3 Mini on the side, one thing is clear: he has gained weight. The phone is indeed slightly thicker than its big brother than a millimeter, but its density gives us an impression of obesity rather disturbing. But this is only an impression. In fact, the smartphone only 111 grams against 133 for the standard S3. Here again, the buttons have not budged an inch. Right on the edge of the screen, we always find the power button, and left the volume knob. The micro USB socket just decorate the base of the phone, while the 3.5mm jack and the slot to open the shell are always at the top. Nothing new so if it is slightly larger buttons and more accessible.
characteristic
In terms of features, the Galaxy S3 mini has logically been lowered compared to its big brother. First thing, the 4.7-inch screen of the S3 has been miniaturized to reach the height of 4 inches, the screen size of the iPhone 5. We are right here to the Super AMOLED with a resolution of 800X480 pixels. A screen that is not HD, therefore, which reflects the desire to make the Samsung smartphone cheaper. Exit the quad-core, the Mini is equipped with a ST-Ericsson U8420 processor clocked at 1 GHz. It also has 1 GB of RAM, a 16 GB memory expandable via micro SD, 3G + connectivity and a 1500 mAh battery. His camera is only 5 megapixels and the front camera is VGA him. Everything runs Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1, with the traditional overlay TouchWizz Samsung. Note also the lack of NFC, ousted to reach a more affordable price.
In terms of features, the Galaxy S3 mini has logically been lowered compared to its big brother. First thing, the 4.7-inch screen of the S3 has been miniaturized to reach the height of 4 inches, the screen size of the iPhone 5. We are right here to the Super AMOLED with a resolution of 800X480 pixels. A screen that is not HD, therefore, which reflects the desire to make the Samsung smartphone cheaper. Exit the quad-core, the Mini is equipped with a ST-Ericsson U8420 processor clocked at 1 GHz. It also has 1 GB of RAM, a 16 GB memory expandable via micro SD, 3G + connectivity and a 1500 mAh battery. His camera is only 5 megapixels and the front camera is VGA him. Everything runs Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1, with the traditional overlay TouchWizz Samsung. Note also the lack of NFC, ousted to reach a more affordable price.
In short, the Galaxy S3 Mini is far from being a great warrior, and has not swollen capabilities of its big brother. But if the power is lower, it does bother using it. The smartphone comes he to compete with its direct competitors, that is to say, those 400 €?
use
Concerning the use of the telephone, it is rather pleasant to use. As mentioned above, we have the right to the Jelly Bean Android 4.1.1, with the usual overlay Samsung TouchWizz. No surprise at this level, everything is similar to the Galaxy S3. We are therefore entitled to the same native applications of S3, as a kitten, S or S Suggest Voice. The widgets are also the usual party. Navigating the menus is so fluid, and quickly launch applications, like its big brother. Only downside, multitasking, which is very poorly managed and that gravely row when the phone more than 4 applications are active at the same time. S3 Mini is not surprising at the basics. We have a version 4 inches from S3 in software and the phone name is therefore promises.
use
Concerning the use of the telephone, it is rather pleasant to use. As mentioned above, we have the right to the Jelly Bean Android 4.1.1, with the usual overlay Samsung TouchWizz. No surprise at this level, everything is similar to the Galaxy S3. We are therefore entitled to the same native applications of S3, as a kitten, S or S Suggest Voice. The widgets are also the usual party. Navigating the menus is so fluid, and quickly launch applications, like its big brother. Only downside, multitasking, which is very poorly managed and that gravely row when the phone more than 4 applications are active at the same time. S3 Mini is not surprising at the basics. We have a version 4 inches from S3 in software and the phone name is therefore promises.
But that's beside the multimedia smartphone becomes interesting. Indeed, the S3 comes out with honors. The terminal reads smoothly all video formats, and without downloading third-party application, a good thing. The videos are broadcast in 1080p without any problem or slowdown, which is not the case at all mid-range smartphones. Thus, even if the definition is only 800X480, you can watch your HD videos without any problem.
Screen and
Samsung has trimmed its processor to release a mini S3 affordable, but not that. The screen has also undergone a decline in quality. We have the right to a Super AMOLED 4-inch, but with a resolution of 800X480 pixels. From the first contact, this definition shocking today! We are far from the screen quality of S3, which shows him a definition of 720 × 1280 pixels. A watchful eye, which has the habit of using smartphones HD, this is obvious. We have a similar definition to the Galaxy S1, and still below the Retina display on iPhone 4. A weak point that weighs in use, where HD became Queen.
Screen and
Samsung has trimmed its processor to release a mini S3 affordable, but not that. The screen has also undergone a decline in quality. We have the right to a Super AMOLED 4-inch, but with a resolution of 800X480 pixels. From the first contact, this definition shocking today! We are far from the screen quality of S3, which shows him a definition of 720 × 1280 pixels. A watchful eye, which has the habit of using smartphones HD, this is obvious. We have a similar definition to the Galaxy S1, and still below the Retina display on iPhone 4. A weak point that weighs in use, where HD became Queen.
Regarding the sound, it is correct without being exceptional. Samsung with headphones, we have a sound roughly similar to the Galaxy S3. The bass and treble are swift clear enough, but the sound is not exceptional. The speaker, however, is well below that of its big brother. The sound is, unsurprisingly, completely saturated, and it is almost impossible to hear anything clearly without headphones.
Games
Side games, the Galaxy S3 has not fared very well. Admittedly, some greedy little games like Angry Birds turning, but not greedy games. Today, publishers offer to sell mobile games more interesting, and operates more resources. So if Dead Trigger work, hunting zombie prove complicated given the delays. Similarly, the definition of the screen serves great gaming experience, unless you want to hunt pixelated zombie.
Games
Side games, the Galaxy S3 has not fared very well. Admittedly, some greedy little games like Angry Birds turning, but not greedy games. Today, publishers offer to sell mobile games more interesting, and operates more resources. So if Dead Trigger work, hunting zombie prove complicated given the delays. Similarly, the definition of the screen serves great gaming experience, unless you want to hunt pixelated zombie.
On other games less beautiful, but more demanding, the experience will also prove complicated. Do not expect to have fun on a game like Minecraft or GTA 3, where the processor is put to the test. Ousting the quad-core, Samsung has set aside any mobile gaming experience. A logical decision that will penalize those mas magnet spend time playing on their smartphone.
photo
On the camera, it is rather weak. Samsung chose a 5 megapixel camera, and it is far from being up to the standard S3. The pictures are noisy, and the development is not always obvious. This gives rather poor shots, which will delight those not like to use their smartphones to capture key moments. Here are some sample photos taken with the S3 mini:
photo
On the camera, it is rather weak. Samsung chose a 5 megapixel camera, and it is far from being up to the standard S3. The pictures are noisy, and the development is not always obvious. This gives rather poor shots, which will delight those not like to use their smartphones to capture key moments. Here are some sample photos taken with the S3 mini:
Program, Samsung pours the same as the S3, however with some features amputees. But you can still make pretty scenery, and add filters to instagram for easy sharing on social networks. The classic.
Benchmark
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Conclusion
Samsung offers here a version lower its flagship phone, and still sign a flashback. Instead of a Galaxy S3 light, we have the impression of having a Samsung Galaxy S improved, which is a shame. Although Samsung did not count out a lightning war, but it is still strange that the manufacturer used a smartphone we passed by capitalizing on the name and design of the S3. Shame as the Galaxy S3 mini has undeniable qualities.
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