Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
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Samsung Galaxy Avant
#7321Category Breakdown
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Samsung Galaxy Avant
Performance
34.047.6
Camera
39.614.1
Display
17.717.7
Battery
20.020.0
Build
15.914.7
Connectivity
34.149.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.119.5
Summary
- The Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim features a slightly larger 4.52-inch TFT display compared to the 4.5-inch display of the Samsung Galaxy Avant, both offering the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Avant has an advantage with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and 1.5GB of RAM, compared to the Galaxy S3 Slim's 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Avant supports 720p video recording, while the S3 Slim does not specify video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2100 mAh, with no fast or wireless charging options available on either device.
- The S3 Slim runs on Android 4.2, while the Avant operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2, providing a slightly better software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both phones being lightweight and having similar dimensions, although the Avant is marginally lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Samsung Galaxy Avant
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Avant G386T
Display
Size
4.52"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~244 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133 x 66 x 9.7 mm (5.24 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)
132.9 x 66 x 9.9 mm (5.23 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
Weight
139 g
136.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
0.74 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass