Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
#7202
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
#6849Category Breakdown
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Performance
34.031.5
Camera
39.615.4
Display
17.743.2
Battery
20.020.0
Build
15.916.6
Connectivity
34.151.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.121.8
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
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, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
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 66.3 x 9.8 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
Weight
139 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.97 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 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass