Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy J1Samsung Galaxy J1Global · 512MB · 4GB
Samsung Galaxy S3 miniSamsung Galaxy S3 miniGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy J1
Samsung Galaxy J1
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		 5.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		5.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.5Design & Materials 4.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.5Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score 4.5 Connectivity 4.7 Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
3.3
46 reviews
5.4
107 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini

Specs Samsung Galaxy J1 prices Samsung Galaxy J1
Global · 512MB · 4GB 		Samsung Galaxy S3 mini price compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Global · 1GB · 8GB
Inches 4.3" 4"
Resolution LowRes LowRes
Usable surface 60% useful 59% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 5:3
Dimensions 68.2 mm
129.0 mm
8.9 mm 		63.0 mm
121.6 mm
10.0 mm
Weight 122 g 111 g
Micro SC7727
Dual-Core 		U8500
Dual-Core
RAM 512 MB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 4 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 12.699
v? 		9.711
v?
Battery 1850 mAh 1500 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
5 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases -- GT-I8190, Galaxy S III mini, Galaxy S III more, I8190T, I8190N

Release Date
Release date January 2015,
9 years ago 		October 2012,
11 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy J1
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Samsung Galaxy J1
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Size
68.2 mm • 129.0 mm • 8.9 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
Black

White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 4.3" 4"
Type LCD IPS • TFT Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 5:3 5:3
Resolution LowRes
480 x 800 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px
Density 217 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?
5.6
6.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
4.8
6.6
Is it comfortable?
6.0
7.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
4.8
5.3
Number of reviews
46 reviews
107 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Spreadtrum SC7727S ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU 2x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 2x Cortex-A9 1.0 GHz
Type Dual-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 45 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-400 MP1 ARM Mali-400 MP

RAM
RAM 512 MB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
12.699
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% 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
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
4.4
6.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
2.8
5.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
1.5
3.7
Number of reviews
46 reviews
107 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 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
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 0.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- 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
2.7
4.6
Quality of selfies
3.7
5.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
5.5
6.1
Number of reviews
46 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro 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
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking 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
  • GLONASS
  • 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.

 0.582 W/Kg on head
0.496 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 1.250 W/Kg on head
0.920 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • 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?
6.4
7.3
Quality of the GPS
5.1
6.5
And the WiFi?
6.2
7.0
Number of reviews
46 reviews
107 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1850 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?
  • 30%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 11%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    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
46 reviews
107 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 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?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 62%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    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?
  • 71%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
  • 60%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
46 reviews
107 reviews
Prices
From $ 188 --
From $ 159 --