Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (i8190)

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reception (86)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 22311 reviews of Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (i8190). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and portability. The performance and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the reception. Some have doubts about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (i8190) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (i8190)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1581 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (i8190) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the size and portability. The price and performance also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the GPS navigation and reliability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (i8190)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6482 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (i8190) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People really like the price and size. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative opinions about the reception and reliability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (i8190)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (i8190) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the portability and design. The usability and performance also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the sound.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini pairs a recognisable design with middling specs.

Android 4.1 with Samsung TouchWiz UI, Familiar, stylish design, Strong in-ear headphones

Poor 4-inch display, Disappointing 5-megapixel camera, Expensive for specs on offer

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Thomas Thorn (techradar.com)

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini review

Is smaller always more beautiful?

Scaled down design ; Android Jelly Bean ; MicroSD support ; Bright Screen

Expensive ; Dual core ; Low Screen resolution ; Samsung Apps

The S3 Mini ticks all the right boxes, and comes in at a very decent price. The truth of the matter is, though, that it's launching right smack bang against the Google phone, the Nexus 4. Would we recommend buying it over the Nexus? Not really.

Mar, 2013

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini review

Can the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini compete with our phone of year - the Galaxy S3?

Slim profile ; Samsung apps ; Jelly Bean as standard

Lack of storage ; Poor camera ; Expensive

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

A highly capable handset, but one that is outclassed by cheaper rivals

Slim profile ; Lightweight ; Android Jelly Bean out of the box ; MicroSD card support

Restrictive on-board storage ; High price tag ; Rivals now offering more for less

Unfortunately, all the things the S3 mini does well can’t hide the fact there are other phones at this price point and below that offer more.

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Galaxy S III Mini

With the top end of the market practically sewn up, Samsung is looking to push that success into the middle of the pack with the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. It looks like the company's top phone, but the specs see it as more of a replacement for the...

Great build and nice design, plenty of tweaking to offer a wide range of functionality, microSD card slot, good battery life

Feels unexpectedly sluggish, looks overpriced

There's a lot to like about the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. The range of tweaks that Samsung has layered in is impressive, it looks good and it's a flexible phone with the option to expand the memory and swap the battery if you need to.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Galaxy S III Mini pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

The Samsung Galaxy S III Mini was announced in October, but has remained relatively elusive since then. We've now got one in the office for a full review,

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.co.uk)

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini a killer bargain for a buck

Who cares about your fast-food joint's dollar menu!? The same bill can get you a more than decent Android smartphone.

The ; delivers Android 4.2, 4G LTE, NFC, and a solid 5-megapixel camera for just $1 on contract.

Mediocre call quality and internal speed hiccups are two trade-offs for the price; you'll especially notice shutter lag.

First-time smartphone buyers get a lot for a little with Samsung's year-old Galaxy S3 Mini, but keep in mind that this is no high-end performer.

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs Galaxy S4 mini review

How does the Galaxy S4 mini compare to its predecessor, the Galaxy S3 mini? We take a look in our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S4 mini comparison review.

The Galaxy S4 mini is clearly a better phone in a number of areas compared to the Galaxy S3 mini. Unsurprising really consider it's the newer model. Pending on the price, it's the one to go for out of these two Samsung smartphones.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Hannah Bouckley (recombu.com)

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Review: In Depth

The Samsung Galaxy S3 has been the mobile phone success story of the year. However, with it's quad-core processor and 4.8-inch screen, for many people,...

Excellent performance

Screen resolution could be higher

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy S3 mini video review

The Galaxy S3 mini looks almost identical to its bigger brother, the Galaxy S3, apart from a few minor, almost unnoticeable, cosmetic changes and of course the fact it's smaller.

Feb, 2013

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