Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S III Mini and Nokia Lumia 820. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | GT-I8200N | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 122 mm | 123.8 mm | Nokia Lumia 820 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. |
Width | 63 mm | 68.5 mm | Nokia Lumia 820 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. |
Depth | 10 mm | 9.9 mm | Nokia Lumia 820 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. |
Weight | 120 g | 160 g | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. |
Body Colour | Garnet red | Blue | White | Onyx black | Pebble blue | Marble white | Black | Metallic blue | Yellow | White | Black | Red | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.52 W/kg (head) | 0.71 W/kg (body), 1.37 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Mini SIM | Micro SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4" | 4.3" | Nokia Lumia 820 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 800 x 480 pixels | 800 x 480 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Features | - | ClearBlack |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 | |
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Processor Number | PXA986 | MSM8960 | |
Clock Speed | 1 GHz | 1.5 GHz | Nokia Lumia 820 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. |
Processor Core Qty | Dual-core | Dual-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 225 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 8 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | 4 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 32 GB | microSDHC - up to 64 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 8.7 Megapixel | Nokia Lumia 820 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. |
Lens Aperture | - | F/2.2 | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 26 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | Negative, Black & White, Sepia | Negative, Sepia, Vivid, normal, Greyscale, False Colours, Solarize | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panoramic pictures, night mode, Sound & Shot, sport mode, Continuous shot, Auto mode | Landscape/portrait mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini has face detection. |
White Balance | - | Automatic, presets | |
Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
Still Image Resolutions | 2560 x 1920 | 3264 x 2448 | |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Best photo function, Buddy photo share | Auto exposure, Carl Zeiss optic |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 0.3 Megapixel | 0.3 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 854 x 480 (480p) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 1500 mAh | 1650 mAh | Nokia Lumia 820 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. |
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Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Nokia Lumia 820 can be charged wirelessly. |
Standby Time | 450 hours | 360 hours | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini has longer standby time than Nokia Lumia 820. |
Talk Time | 846 minutes | 924 minutes | Nokia Lumia 820 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 846 min Standby (GSM): up to 450 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 468 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 430 hrs |
Talk (GSM): up to 924 min Standby (GSM): up to 360 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 486 min Playback (Music): up to 61 hrs Playback (video): up to 5.6 hrs Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 6 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 3G | 4G | Nokia Lumia 820 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) | Windows Phone OS 8.1 with Lumia Cyan update | |
User Interface | Samsung TouchWiz | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Cortana | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS | |
Software Platforms Supported | - | Java |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, MAP, DIP | HFP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, GATT | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | - | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-AKA, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2 | |
Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
Messaging Services | Google Talk, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, M4A | WMA, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, GSM FR | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, H.264, H.263 | VC-1, MPEG-4, WMV, H.264, H.263 |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | |
Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), S Beam, Social tag, Smart stay | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S III Mini | Nokia Lumia 820 |
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Included Accessories | Data cable, headset, power adapter | Data cable, headset, power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), SSL v3, TLS v1.2, TLS v1.0, TLS v1.1, Suite B ciphers | |
Compatible with Windows 7 | - | "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7. |