Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini
The Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini is a budget-focused device, powered by the NovaThor U8420, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetNovaThor U8420
RAM1GB
Storage16GB | 8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 111.5g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic NovaThor U8420 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, October. Released 2012, November
Also Known As
Also known as Samsung I8190 Galaxy S3 mini, Samsung Galaxy S III moreAvailable as Samsung I8190N Galaxy S III mini with NFC
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
NovaThor U8420
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
111.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Blue, Titan Gray, Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Onyx Black
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini has 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX.
