Galaxy Note 3 vs Galaxy S3 Mini
Side-by-side specs, benchmarks and the SpecEagle AI verdict.
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AI Verdict
The Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S3 Mini finish level on the SpecEagle score (36/100 each). The Galaxy Note 3 leads on Camera, Battery, while the Galaxy S3 Mini answers on Build, Value — pick on ecosystem and price.
SpecEagle subscores
56
Display
56
40
Camera
36
26
Performance
26
54
Battery
38
46
Build
56
36
Value
46
Category wins: Galaxy Note 3 2 · 2 Galaxy S3 Mini
Benchmarks
Test
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
AnTuTu v10
42,000▲
8,000
Geekbench 6 Single
120▲
50
Geekbench 6 Multi
320▲
150
3DMark Solar Bay
0.6▲
0.2
Full specifications
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Size
5.7 inches
4.0 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (386 ppi)
800 × 480 px
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
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A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Main
13 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.6
Selfie
2 MP
VGA
Video
4K @ 30 fps (early)
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A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Chipset
Snapdragon 800 / Exynos 5420 (28 nm)
ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420
CPU
Quad / Octa-core
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GPU
Adreno 330 / Mali-T628
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RAM
3 GB
1 GB
Storage
32 GB / 64 GB · microSD
8 / 16 GB + microSD
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Capacity
3,200 mAh (removable)
1,500 mAh (removable)
Wired
~15 W
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Wireless
Optional
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Choose Galaxy Note 3 if…
- Fast Snapdragon 800 with 3 GB RAM — strong for 2013.
- Refined S Pen with Air Command.
- Removable battery and microSD.
- Early 4K video capture.
Choose Galaxy S3 Mini if…
- Truly pocketable 4″ design.
- Super AMOLED rare at this size.
- Removable battery + microSD.
- Light at 111 g.