A reduced copy of the flagship device of the South Korean semiconductor giant Galaxy S3 is the Samsung 8190 with the S3 mini prefix. But not only in the size of the device in this case are the main differences. The hardware specifications of gadgets, like software components, have undergone certain changes. It is about these differences that we will talk with you in this review. So, first, let's find out what the claimed device is.
Which owners is the gadget aimed at?
The Samsung Galaxy 8190, or "S3 mini" as it was also called, went on sale in 2012. It was a reduced copy of the flagship gadget from a well-known manufacturer with slightly worse technical parameters. As a result, this smartphone automatically fell into the segment of mid-range solutions. Its technical specifications and cost fully corresponded to this class of devices. Now such devices can only be classified as "smart" entry-level phones, and even then with a big stretch.
Package
You could say thatSamsung GT 8190 boasts a very decent package compared to similar gadgets. This list includes:
- Gadget.
- Battery rated at 1500 mAh.
- Interface cord.
- Charging adapter with non-removable cord and micro USB plug.
- Stereo headphones with a spare set of rubber tips.
- Warranty card and instruction manual.
Like most devices of this class, the above list does not include a protective case, a backup film to protect the front panel of the device and a memory card. Without the first accessory, it is difficult to maintain the original state of the gadget. But, on the other hand, the owner in such a situation has a choice, and he can purchase the most convenient version of the cover for himself. The cost of a backup protective film is not that high. And in this case, again, the owner of the smartphone, based on their preferences, can choose a glossy or matte version of such an accessory. The same is true for external storage. The owner of a smartphone, based on their needs, can choose in this case the most optimal size of such a drive.
Mobile phone CPU
Samsung 8190 is equipped with a NovaThor U8420 central processing unit, which consists of 2 computing modules. In turn, each of them can, if necessary, be accelerated to the maximum possible frequency of 1 GHz. At the start of sales in 2012year, such parameters of the semiconductor crystal allowed the smartphone to solve any problem.
Now, when basic models of mobile devices are equipped with at least a quad-core CPU, the capabilities of this chip are only enough for the most simple tasks (watching videos, listening to music, reading books, surfing Internet portals and simple games). Even mid-range toys on this gadget will definitely not start. The same goes for the most demanding 3D games of the latest generation.
Graphic card
The video card "Mali-400MP" acted as a graphics accelerator in this smartphone. In 2012, it was one of the best semiconductor chips in terms of performance. Now its computing capabilities, as well as the central processing unit, are sufficient only for solving the most simple tasks. The main purpose of the graphics accelerator in this situation is to offload the processor from processing graphic information. And that is exactly what this semiconductor solution does just fine.
Display and its characteristics
Samsung 8190, like most modern models of mobile devices from this eminent manufacturer, boasts a bright and colorful display, which is based on a first-class Super AMOLED matrix. The screen resolution in this situation is equal to modest by today's standards and advanced for 2012 indicators of 800x480 pixels. The density in this case is 233 ppi.
Of courseOf course, without special technical means, it is almost impossible to distinguish a single pixel on the display surface with the naked eye. Another important plus of this touch screen is the widest possible viewing angles. Even with this, no image distortion occurs.
Memory
Samsung Galaxy 8190 Mini is equipped with 1GB of RAM. About 640 MB of them are used by the system software. The remaining part of 360 MB is allocated for launching the user's application software. The capacity of the built-in drive could be either 8 GB or 16 GB. About 4 GB of them were occupied by system software. That is, in one case, the owner of a smartphone could count on 4 GB, and in a more advanced modification of this gadget, this value automatically increased to 12 GB. There was also a slot for installing an additional memory card. Its maximum size could reach 32 GB.
Cameras
The Samsung 8190 has an average main camera. The only drawback is the lack of an auto focus system.
In 2012, only flagship devices could boast of such an attribute, and this device, as noted earlier, is of an average level. The main camera could record video in the quality of "HD". At the heart of the front camera is a sensitive element of only 0.3 megapixels. Don't expect quality photos from her. The only thing she can handle is making video calls. And then withbig stretch. But for a “selfie” or shooting “avatars”, its characteristics will definitely not be enough.
Battery and autonomy of the device
Battery capacity is 1500 mAh. With a minimum load, one charge will last for 4 days of using the device. With an increase in the intensity of using the smartphone, the operating time on a single battery charge will be reduced to 2-3 days. Well, in the most loaded mode, the owners of this phone have to count on 12 hours of work.
Program components of the device
At the heart of the smartphone, as you might guess, is the leading software platform for mobile gadgets - Android, version 4.1. It is complemented by a proprietary shell from the South Korean company - the developer of Touch Wiz. It is the presence of the latter that allows you to easily reconfigure the gadget in each case to the needs of a particular user.
Reviews
The main advantages that are highlighted based on reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S3 8190 are a high level of performance, an excellent screen and impeccable autonomy. The presence of a dual-core CPU even now is quite enough to run any application software that is not demanding on hardware parameters. An exception in this regard are only toys of the middle and highest level. The presence of the Super Amoled matrix provides a truly impeccable quality of the displayed image on the screen of a mobile gadget.
In turn, a long timeThe operation of the device is provided by a 4-inch display, a 2-module CPU and a 1500 mAh battery. There is only one minus in this case - these are periodic “freezes” of the system software. The problem, most likely, lies in the proprietary shell of the Touch Wiz manufacturer. Later versions of it were finalized, but for other devices. In this case, some "glitches" remained and sometimes give out their presence in the "freeze" of the gadget.
Cost
In 2012, the Samsung 8190 S3 Mini was priced at $412 by the manufacturer. In the future, the cost of the device gradually decreased. At the end of the stock sale of this mobile gadget in November 2015, the price tag had dropped by more than 2 times, and the cost was already equal to $159.
Results
If it were not for certain flaws in the software, then it would be possible to consider the Samsung 8190 an almost ideal mobile device. Otherwise, this device fully complies with the declared technical characteristics and allows even now, after 4 years from the start of sales, to launch a large part of the application software. For the world of mobile gadgets, where manufacturers' lines are updated every six months, this is an excellent indicator.
