LG Optimus L5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Optimus L5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG Optimus L5LG Optimus L5Global · 512MB · 4GB
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Basics
LG Optimus L5
LG Optimus L5
Global · 512MB · 4GB
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Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 4.7 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
4.0
31 reviews
5.4
107 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Optimus L5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini

Specs where to buy LG Optimus L5 LG Optimus L5
Global · 512MB · 4GB 		Samsung Galaxy S3 mini price compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Global · 1GB · 8GB
Inches 4" 4"
Resolution LowRes LowRes
Usable surface 60% useful 59% useful
Aspect Ratio 3:2 5:3
Dimensions 66.5 mm
118.3 mm
10.0 mm 		63.0 mm
121.6 mm
10.0 mm
Weight 122 g 111 g
Micro SnapD. S1
Single-Core 		U8500
Dual-Core
RAM 512 MB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 4 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 3.837
v? 		9.711
v?
Battery 1540 mAh 1500 mAh
Main Camera 1
4.9 Mpx · Unknow

1
5 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF -- · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand LG Samsung
Aliases E610, E612. E612G, Optimus L5 Dual E612 GT-I8190, Galaxy S III mini, Galaxy S III more, I8190T, I8190N

Release Date
Release date February 2012,
12 years ago 		October 2012,
11 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Optimus L5
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
LG Optimus L5
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Size
66.5 mm • 118.3 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
63.0 mm • 121.6 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 122 g 111 g
Usable surface 60 % 59 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors

Screen
Diagonal 4" 4"
Type LCD IPS • TFT Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 3:2 5:3
Resolution LowRes
320 x 480 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px
Density 144 Pixels per inch 233 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
6.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
5.9
6.6
Is it comfortable?
5.6
7.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
4.2
5.3
Number of reviews
31 reviews
107 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU 1x Cortex-A5 0.8 GHz 2x Cortex-A9 1.0 GHz
Type Single-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 45 nm 45 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 200 ARM Mali-400 MP

RAM
RAM 512 MB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
3.837
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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9.711
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 4 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.0
6.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
3.3
5.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
2.5
3.7
Number of reviews
31 reviews
107 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 4.9 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type Unknown Unknown
Aperture Unknow Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution -- 0.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ --
Pixel size --
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
4.4
6.6
Quality of nighttime photos
2.6
4.6
Quality of selfies
1.3
5.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
4.6
6.1
Number of reviews
31 reviews
107 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE -- --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Mini SIM
  • Mini SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.900 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.740 W/Kg on head
0.850 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.0
7.3
Quality of the GPS
5.0
6.5
And the WiFi?
5.7
7.0
Number of reviews
31 reviews
107 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1540 mAh
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1500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
31 reviews
107 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich
    Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 12 years ago
  • Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 45%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 52%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 51%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 77%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 7%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 60%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
31 reviews
107 reviews
Prices
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