LG Optimus L5 II vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus L5 II and the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Price | $1,044 | $40 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,700 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 103 g | 120 g |
| Released | Apr 2013 | Nov 2012 |
Summary: LG Optimus L5 II is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG Optimus L5 II is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels (~233 ppi density) |
| Pixel density | ~233 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | No Gorilla Glass (compared to S3) |
Platform
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) | Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6575 | ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 |
| CPU | 1 GHz Cortex-A9 (single-core) | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX531 | Mali-400 |
Memory
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB |
| Internal | 4 GB (1.4 GB user available), 512 MB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus | 5 MP, f/2.6, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 480p | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Single | No | VGA |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 550 h (3G) | Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 9 h (3G) | Up to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G) |
Body
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 117.5 x 62.2 x 9.2 mm (4.63 x 2.45 x 0.36 in) | 121.55 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.785 x 2.480 x 0.390 in) |
| Weight | 103 g (3.63 oz) | 120 g (4.2 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Regular-SIM) or Dual SIM (E455 variant) | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes (model E460) | Yes (Market dependent, GT-I8190N variant) |
| Radio | FM radio with RDS | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| LG Optimus L5 II | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, February | 2012, October |
| Released | 2013, April | — |
| Status | — | Released 2012, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Optimus L5 II or Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190?
LG Optimus L5 II — 1,700 mAh for the LG Optimus L5 II versus 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190.
Which is lighter, LG Optimus L5 II or Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190?
LG Optimus L5 II — 103 g for the LG Optimus L5 II versus 120 g for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190.
Which is newer, LG Optimus L5 II or Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190?
LG Optimus L5 II — Apr 2013 for the LG Optimus L5 II versus Nov 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190.
Is the LG Optimus L5 II or the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus L5 II 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 4/10.
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