Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Express I437
Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.754.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Express I437 features a larger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display compared to the 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy S III mini VE, providing a slightly better viewing experience due to its size.
- In terms of performance, the Express is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait processor, while the mini VE has a 1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9, which may result in better overall performance for the Express.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the mini VE lacks a front-facing camera, unlike the Express which has a 1.3 MP selfie camera.
- The Express has a 2000 mAh battery, offering longer usage time compared to the mini VE's 1500 mAh battery.
- Both phones run on Android, with the Express initially on 4.0 (upgradable to 4.1) and the mini VE on 4.2.
- Overall, the Express provides a more robust performance and battery life, while the mini VE is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Express I437
Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
For AT&T
Also known as Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini Value Edition, I8200 Galaxy S3 miniAvailable as Samsung I8200N Galaxy S III mini with NFC
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225
N/A
Memory
8GB (5GB user available), 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.6 x 69.3 x 9.1 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.36 in)
121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
136 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Gray
White, Blue, Gray, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
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

