Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
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Samsung Galaxy Express 2
#6565Category Breakdown
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
Performance
34.049.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
17.717.7
Battery
20.020.0
Build
15.917.2
Connectivity
34.153.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.123.2
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 Express 2 has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in comparable pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S3 Slim is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Galaxy Express 2 uses a dual-core 1.7 GHz processor, which may offer better performance in certain tasks.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and lack optical image stabilization, and neither has a front-facing camera.
- They share the same battery capacity of 2100 mAh and do not support wireless charging.
- The Galaxy S3 Slim runs on Android 4.2 with TouchWiz UI, while the Galaxy Express 2 operates on a slightly updated version of Android 4.2.2, providing a similar software experience.
- In terms of build, the Galaxy S3 Slim is marginally larger and heavier than the Galaxy Express 2, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Express 2 G3815, Samsung Galaxy Express II
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 Snapdragon S4
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 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
Yes
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)
132.4 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm (5.21 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
Weight
139 g
134.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
0.38 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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, gyro, proximity, compass