Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
#7178
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
#8132Category Breakdown
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.852.9
Summary
- The Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim features a 4.52-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch PLS display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S3 Slim is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, compared to the dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU in the Galaxy Core LTE, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Core LTE supports video recording at 720p@30fps, whereas the S3 Slim does not specify video capabilities.
- They share the same battery capacity of 2100 mAh and both run on Android 4.2, with the Core LTE using a slightly updated version (4.2.2).
- Build quality is similar, with the S3 Slim being marginally larger and heavier than the Core LTE, and both lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as:Samsung G386FSamsung Galaxy Core 4G
Display
Size
4.52"
4.5"
Type
TFT
PLS
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
133 x 66 x 9.7 mm (5.24 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)
132.9 x 66.3 x 9.8 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
Weight
139 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes