Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
#7178
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
#8133Category Breakdown
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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
Yes
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)
132.4 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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
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, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes