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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini / S III Mini (i8190)

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini / S III Mini (i8190)

22830 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
size (4909)
usability (3888)
performance (2061)
portability (1428)
price (1374)

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battery (984)
reception (88)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 22830 reviews of Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini / S III Mini (i8190). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the price and portability. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative opinions about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini / S III Mini (i8190) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini / S III Mini (i8190)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1627 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini / S III Mini (i8190) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the size and portability. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the GPS navigation and reliability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini / S III Mini (i8190)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6923 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini / S III Mini (i8190) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price and size. The portability and usability also get good feedback. The reception and reliability get negative reviews.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini / S III Mini (i8190)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini / S III Mini (i8190) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the portability and design. The usability and performance also get good comments, whereas many are critical about the sound.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Samsung Galaxy S III mini review: a small Galaxy with few stars

If you were hoping for a mini Galaxy S III, this isn't it. If, instead you fancy a decent mid-spec phone with a modern design, this is a great choice.

Excellent battery life ; Same software experience as the GS3 ; Attractive, modern design

Slower performance than on the GS3 ; No NFC or S Beam ; Mediocre display

Oh, Samsung, what did you do? We think we know what you thought you were doing. A cheaper phone for those who want a little bit of the Galaxy S III experience, for less money, in a more manageable form. And that's what the Galaxy S III mini actually...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini review: The Halfling

Design and software experience coming straight from the most successful droid of all times, packed in a shell that's far easier to pocket. Now, who wouldn't want some of that? The Samsung Galaxy S III mini is the company's most premium compact Android...

Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support ; 14.4 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA support ; 4.0" 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) resolution ; Android OS 4.1 Jelly Bean with Nature UX ; 1 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU,...

Pricey ; Pentile matrix display ; No 1080p video recording ; No dedicated camera key

Is the Samsung I8190 a shrunk-down Galaxy S III? It vastly depends on your understanding of a mini version, but we believe that it isn't. It's more of a Galaxy S Advance repackaged in an Galaxy S III-styled body and with a tad extra RAM. It's not a bad...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S III mini preview: First look

The Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini is like a nostalgic return to the roots for the highly successful Galaxy S franchise. Quite similar to the original Galaxy S specs-wise, the new SIII mini aims to get as much of the Galaxy S III's personality into a...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini a killer bargain for a buck

Who cares about your fast-food joint's dollar menu!? The same bill can get you a more than decent Android smartphone.

The ; delivers Android 4.2, 4G LTE, NFC, and a solid 5-megapixel camera for just $1 on contract.

Mediocre call quality and internal speed hiccups are two trade-offs for the price; you'll especially notice shutter lag.

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 performer.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (AT&T)

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 namesake.

Comfortable form factor. Affordable. Responsive and stable.

Lower resolution, PenTile display. Mediocre call quality.

Multimedia and Conclusions The S III Mini was able to play all of our music test files, including FLAC, WAV, and OGG. For video, the Mini played back H.264, MPEG4, AVI, and Xvid files at up to 1080p resolution, but it doesn't support DivX video. In my...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini review

One dollar on contract. That's pretty much all you need to know about why AT&T is selling an Android phone that's a year old, and why anyone would choose the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini over many other "minis" -- the HTC One Mini , Motorola Droid Mini , and...

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini delivers Android 4.2, 4G LTE, NFC, and a solid 5-megapixel camera for just $1 on contract.

Mediocre call quality and internal speed hiccups are two trade-offs for the price; you'll especially notice shutter lag.

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 performer.

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

Crysis 3 Benchmarked

Avant-garde After gamers had a somewhat disappointing experience with Crysis 2, Crytek pulled out all the stops for their new FPS. The third title in the series is supposed to present a perfect mix of the first two parts, offering a full Crysis...

Considering nothing but the technical aspect of the game, the game is excellent on almost all levels. Crysis 3 shines with breathtaking visuals, which makes it clear that Crytek takes the PC platform quite seriously. In terms of gameplay, too, the...

Mar, 2013

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Review Samsung S3 Mini GT-I8190 Smartphone

Mini-size, maxi-performance? Samsung introduces a new compact version of its successful flagship model Galaxy S3. The Samsung Galaxy S3 mini GT-I8190 includes Android 4.1.1 and a super AMOLED touchscreen with a 4-inch diagonal screen measurement and is...

compact and lightweight, AMOLED display: bright and contrast rich, Use of Android 4.1.1, many apps available, main camera (720p videos, 5 megapixel, LED-flashlight), battery life, Decent performance in a compact, elegant chassis and the Micro SD card...

Transmitting and receiving performance only average, performance not very high, only 12 month warranty, front camera, The processor could have been faster and the cameras should feature higher MPs

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Ray S. (phonearena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S III mini Review

The Samsung Galaxy S III mini is designed to bring most of the goodies of the Galaxy S III in a significantly smaller form-factor. However, the S III mini is more intriguing than your typical mid-range model, as it has the privilege of being named...

Elegant and compact design ; Comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Video recording is so-so ; The physical buttons could be better

The Samsung Galaxy S III mini is a lovely mainstream smartphone. All of a sudden, the Galaxy S III's “nature-inspired” design looks and feels right in your hand. The device is easy to hold and operate, while its 4-inch screen is big enough to provide a...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : YugaTech (yugatech.com)

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Review

We guess what keeps this an S3 is the software, while the hardware deserves to be called S3 Lite rather. We loved a part of the hardware and the software, but there are a few things that hold it back. It needs a larger screen for most people as typing...

Apr, 2013

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