Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S III mini: A compact spin on the S III name, sized for one-handed use.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2012·$400·Score 38/100
The Galaxy S III mini borrowed the look and branding of the hit S III but with mid-range internals in a compact body. It started the "mini" trend of selling smaller, cheaper phones on a flagship's name — a marketing pattern that became widespread.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.0" SAMOLED
Chipset
NovaThor U8420
Memory
1 GB · 8 GB
Main cam
5 MP
Battery
1,500 mAh
Weight
111 g
What stands out
- Compact 4" Super AMOLED, one-hand friendly.
- Carried the S III look at a lower price.
- Removable battery + microSD.
- Light 111 g.
What to watch
- Dual-core NovaThor was only mid-tier.
- WVGA resolution.
- "Mini" in name, not flagship-spec.
- Mono speaker.