Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
#7202
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W
#7523Category Breakdown
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W
Performance
34.038.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
17.717.7
Battery
20.020.0
Build
15.916.0
Connectivity
34.153.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.118.5
Summary
- The Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim features a 4.52-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 244 ppi, while the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution and a similar pixel density of around 245 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, but the Galaxy Core LTE offers more RAM at 1.5GB compared to the S3 Slim's 1GB, potentially enhancing multitasking performance.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Galaxy Core LTE supports 720p video recording, whereas the S3 Slim does not specify video capabilities.
- They share a 2100 mAh battery capacity, but the Galaxy Core LTE has a marginally lighter build at 137g compared to the S3 Slim's 139g.
- In terms of software, the S3 Slim runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with TouchWiz UI, while the Galaxy Core LTE operates on a newer Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), which may provide a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
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
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
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
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 10 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)
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.10 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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, 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