Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) vs Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs Sony Xperia J phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/12/2012 8:00 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:17 AM

Compare Sony Xperia J X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Sony Xperia J (ST26a) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB (13GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)7% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+245 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1500 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Xperia J (ST26a)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S III mini NFC 16GB, Samsung GT-i8190	Sony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	11/1/2012	10/29/2012
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Chipset	32bit: NovaThor U8420	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7.3 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	618 hours (25.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Blue • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink • Video stabiliser • xLoud • 3D surround sound audio • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 16GB)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head)