Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini VE vs Xiaomi HongMi 1s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini VE vs Xiaomi HongMi 1s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini VESamsung Galaxy S3 Mini VEGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
Xiaomi HongMi 1sXiaomi HongMi 1sChina · 1GB · 8GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini VE
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini VE
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Xiaomi HongMi 1s
Xiaomi HongMi 1s
China · 1GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.6Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 4.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
4.9
13 reviews
8.2
39 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini VE vs Xiaomi HongMi 1s

Specs Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini VE prices Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini VE
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi HongMi 1s Xiaomi HongMi 1s
China · 1GB · 8GB
Inches 4" 4.7"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 59% useful 64% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Dimensions 63.0 mm
121.6 mm
10.0 mm 		69.0 mm
137.0 mm
10.0 mm
Weight 112 g 158 g
Micro BCM 21664
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 5.438
v? 		21.467
v?
Battery 1500 mAh 2000 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.6 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases GT-I8200, Galaxy S III Mini Value Editio, I8200 Galaxy S3 mini Red Rice

Release Date
Release date March 2014,
10 years ago 		May 2014,
9 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini VE
Xiaomi HongMi 1s
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini VE
Xiaomi HongMi 1s
Size
63.0 mm • 121.6 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.0 mm • 137.0 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 112 g 158 g
Usable surface 59 % 64 %
Materials - Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Red

Screen
Diagonal 4" 4.7"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 800 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 233 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.0
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
5.9
7.1
Is it comfortable?
6.6
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.2
6.6
Number of reviews
13 reviews
39 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Broadcom BCM21664 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8628
CPU 2x Cortex-A9 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.6 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 40 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU VideoCore IV Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
5.438
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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21.467
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 26% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.6
6.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
3.6
7.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.5
6.2
Number of reviews
13 reviews
39 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung
Type Unknown CMOS BSI
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.41 µm
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
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 0.3 Mpx 1.6 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
5.4
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
3.5
6.2
Quality of selfies
4.1
6.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
5.1
7.1
Number of reviews
13 reviews
39 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE -- --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.636 W/Kg on head
0.533 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 1.140 W/Kg on head
1.240 W/Kg on body 		-- W/Kg on head
1.320 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.6
8.2
Quality of the GPS
6.0
7.3
And the WiFi?
6.6
8.3
Number of reviews
13 reviews
39 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
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2000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 23%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 8%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 56%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
13 reviews
39 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 15%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 54%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 85%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
13 reviews
39 reviews
Prices
From $ 183 --
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