Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) 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
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Price | $25 | $40 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3.8 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 122 g | 120 g |
| Released | May 2012 | Nov 2012 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 3.8 inches, 41.1 cm2 (~55.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density) | 480 x 800 pixels (~233 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | No Gorilla Glass (compared to S3) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4 | Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | NovaThor U8500 | ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 |
| CPU | Dual-core 800 MHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP1 | Mali-400 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB |
| Internal | 4GB (1.2 GB for apps and 1.1 GB internal storage), 768MB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF, LED flash | 5 MP, f/2.6, AF |
| Features | Geo-tagging | LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Single | VGA | VGA |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in) | 121.55 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.785 x 2.480 x 0.390 in) |
| Weight | 122 g (4.30 oz) | 120 g (4.2 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP, HS | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| NFC | Optional (GT-I8160P model only) | Yes (Market dependent, GT-I8190N variant) |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 |
|---|
| Announced | February 2012 | 2012, October |
| Released | May 2012 | — |
| Status | — | Released 2012, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) or Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190?
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 — 122 g for the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) versus 120 g for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) or Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190?
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 — May 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) versus Nov 2012 for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) or the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-i8190 4/10.
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