Category Breakdown
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung I9300I Galaxy S3 Neo
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.456.3
Summary
- The Samsung Ativ S I8750 and Samsung I9300I Galaxy S3 Neo both feature a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Ativ S is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, while the Galaxy S3 Neo has a quad-core Snapdragon 400, providing slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the S3 Neo benefits from 1.5GB of RAM compared to the Ativ S's 1GB.
- The Ativ S has a 2300mAh battery, slightly larger than the S3 Neo's 2100mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the Ativ S runs Windows Phone 8, while the S3 Neo operates on Android 4.3, offering a different user experience and app ecosystem.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Ativ S being slightly heavier and thicker than the S3 Neo.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung I9300I Galaxy S3 Neo
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung SIII Neo+ I9300ISamsung GT-I9300RWI with no NFC connectivity
Display
Size
4.8"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 or 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.9 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
1.9 MP
1.9 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm (5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
136.6 x 70.8 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.79 x 0.34 in)
Weight
135 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

