Last year, Samsung introduced the Samsung Galaxy S3, a device that valiantly took on the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, HTC One X, and more when it took to shelves. The device went on to sell over 40 million units worldwide, putting it in the same category as the iPhone. In fact, despite the arrival of the Galaxy S4, the Galaxy S3 remains a solid option with its solid specifications, its newish software and its plummeting price tag.
Indeed, the Galaxy S3 is not a smartphone from 2013, but it’s still a device that should warrant a look from anyone that is looking to buy a new smartphone in the months ahead.
Of course, it’s not without its opposition. The Galaxy S4 is a tempting competitor. As are the HTC One X, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and so on. Soon, there will be even more competition and one of those devices is going to be the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, a smaller version of Samsung’s larger Galaxy S4 and one that should be touching down on shelves in just a few weeks time.
The Galaxy S4 Mini may not have the hardware of the Galaxy S4, but it will have some similarities and without the price, making it a tempting purchase for those in the market for something that is cost efficient and capable.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini still isn’t official, but we have enough on it to make some comparisons to likely competitors like the Galaxy S4. With that, it’s time to look at what to expect from the impending match up between the Galaxy S3 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
Galaxy S3 Display Victory
Maybe the biggest thing to expect out of the Samsung Galaxy S3 versus Galaxy S4 Mini battle is that the Galaxy S3 display will likely blow the Galaxy S4 Mini’s out of the water.
Rumors suggest that the Galaxy S4 Mini display will measure in at 4.3-inches, smaller than the Galaxy S3′s 4.8-inch display, and boast qHD resolution with 256 pixels-per-inch. If true, and there is no reason to doubt that it isn’t, it means that the Galaxy S4 Mini display will not only feature less pixels-per-inch than the 306 ppi touting Galaxy S3 but also feature lesser resolution.
qHD means that it will have 960 x 540 resolution which means it will be on par with devices from 2011. The Galaxy S3 on the other hand features 720p HD resolution which may not be as good as the 1080p resolution on the Galaxy S4 but will be suitable for average users. What this means is that users should expect a stark contrast between the quality of content on both smartphones.
With a higher resolution and ppi count, expect the Galaxy S3 screen to prevail, even though its a year old.
Galaxy S4 Software
One of the most alluring qualities of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini will likely be its software as we, and consumers, should expect it to arrive with many of the software features found on the Samsung Galaxy S4. Last year’s Galaxy S3 Mini arrived with plenty of Galaxy S3 software features so this isn’t too far-fetched.
Rumors have not pinpointed exactly which features will be on board, but safe bet would be the Galaxy S4′s plentiful camera features and quite possibly features like its unique Easy Mode for beginners. It could also come with features like Smart Scroll and Smart Pause though neither of those has been thrown out there as possibilities.
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