Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/27/2013 11:55 AM, updated: 10/17/2021 4:12 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1700 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)32% Lighter
11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)21% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

32 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Dual-core

1GB LPDDR2

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

16 million

480x800 pixels

233 PPI

+25 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 S7710, Samsung GT-S7710	Samsung Galaxy S III mini 8GB, Samsung GT-i8190 S3 mini
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2013	11/1/2012
Depth	11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.7 x 130.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.14 in)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: NovaThor U8420
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
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	14.4/5.76 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 900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1700 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	7 hours
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Red • Samsung TouchWiz UX 5.0 • DNSe • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min • Java framework	• Colors: White, Blue • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.5W/kg (head), 0.51W/kg (body)	feature not registered