Comparison, samsung galaxy s3 mini vs htc one v

One of them appeared in society, recently; the other has been on the market for a while. Two mid-range mobiles that are based on Android, although with different versions installed. This is the new Samsung Galaxy S3 mini and one of the members of the family of HTC One: the HTC One V. Next we will see, part by part, how these two smartphones differ that aim to reach a general public, both users looking for a mobile with which they can be connected to the Internet all day, as well as users who need a small pocket computer for your daily work.

Design and display

Between the two companies, Samsung and HTC, the designs usually have nothing in common except that the latest releases are based on terminals with touch screens. In the case of the two protagonists of this comparison we are the Galaxy S3 mini has a diagonal of four inches with a maximum resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The panel is multi-touch and uses SuperAMOLED technology.

Meanwhile, the Taiwanese model (HTC One V) has a 3.7-inch multi-touch panel with the same resolution as the Korean model. However, the technology that the team adopts the SuperLCD. What is the main difference? That the screen of the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini has better results in direct sunlight as well as more brightness.

On the other hand, HTC One V does not have any physical button in the central part of the chassis, while the Samsung model copies the exterior design of its older brother and includes a central button at the bottom that will allow the user to launch the main menu..

Finally, the measurements are quite similar, although the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini is somewhat larger and a little heavier: 115 grams for the HTC One V compared to 120 grams for the South Korean model.

Connections

In the connection part, few differences can be found: both models have the latest so that the client can be connected to the Internet or share material with other teams; that is, they will be able to use, interchangeably, high-speed WiFi connections such as next-generation 3G mobile networks. Although with this last option it is always advisable to get a data rate to avoid surprises at the end of the month on the bill.

Nor can we forget the famous Bluetooth connection that will also be present in both the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini and the HTC One V, allowing you to share files or connect to compatible accessories. However, there will be a little difference between both smartphones. And is that the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini has NFC technology that is increasingly present in the market.

Of course, in both models you can find a GPS receiver "" compatible with A-GPS or assisted GPS "" with which to guide us through streets or highways using Google maps or any other cartography that interests the consumer.

On the other hand, cable connectivity involves having a MicroUSB port in both cases with which to synchronize data with a computer as well as to charge the battery. There is also a standard audio output where you can connect external speakers or typical headphones.

Photo camera and multimedia

Photo cameras in mobile terminals have become an essential element. And in which, more and more people are fixed when it comes to getting a new terminal. Both Samsung Galaxy S3 mini and HTC One V have a five-megapixel sensor on the back accompanied by an LED-type Flash with which to illuminate the darkest scenes.

In addition, with them the client can also hunt videos. And in very good quality: high definition at 720p and a rate of 30 images per second. However, the main difference between the two advanced mobiles is that the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini has a front 0.3 Megapixel (VGA) webcam with which to make video calls.

In the multimedia part, in the HTC One V it stands out that the Asian company was working together with Beats Audio to implement inside a sound technology that stood out from the average. For its part, Samsung Galaxy S3 mini "" which can also function as a good music player "" has an FM radio tuner. For the rest, both terminals are capable of playing all kinds of files.

Operating system and applications

Android is the main protagonist when it comes to turning on the two terminals. Google is present in a large part of the sector. And both Samsung and HTC have taken advantage of the internet giant's mobile platform to boost their trajectories, albeit in different directions: Samsung is at the top of the current pyramid, while HTC continues to post losses each quarter.

Likewise, the versions that will be installed in both models will not be the same either: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is the one that we can see in the HTC One V "" there are no indications that an update can be seen again in this terminal "". Meanwhile, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will be the version that can be enjoyed on the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini. This will make the operation much more fluid when launching applications and moving through the different icons on the terminal screen.

Finally, and here the judgment lies in the taste of each client, there is the theme of the user interface: Samsung applies its layer called Samsung TouchWiz and HTC installs the layer called HTC Sense. Two different ways of differentiating the brands and that will make the appearance of the menus more pleasant for the consumer.

Power and memory

But, perhaps, the great difference between both terminals can be felt in performance. One of them uses a single core processor with a working frequency of one GHz, while the other also works at the same frequency but using a dual core processor. This is the case of the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini. In addition, HTC One V has a RAM of 512 MB, while the Samsung model offers double the capacity: a GigaByte.

On the other hand, the internal memory for saving files also offers its differences. HTC One V comes with four GB of space and the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini offers two versions: 8 or 16 GB. Of course, in both cases these capacities can be increased with the use of MicroSD cards of up to 32 GB.

Battery and opinions

The batteries that accompany the sales packages have the same capacity: 1,500 milliamps. Although it is also true that in case of having a fault in it, the HTC One V must be sent to technical service since it cannot be replaced without opening the chassis. In the case of Samsung, its model does offer the user the possibility of removing the battery and replacing it with a new one at any time.

These two advanced mid-range phones "" mid-range for what there are smartphones on the market that are considered Premium and have even more power "" are very capable terminals on a daily basis. However, there are clear differences between the two terminals. And not only in design. Samsung Galaxy S3 mini is more powerful than its opponent; offers more memory for saving files. And, what will stand out the most, is that it uses Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the latest version of the Google platform that is giving very good performance results.

Comparative sheet

	Samsung Galaxy s3 Mini	HTC One V
screen	Capacitive multitouch display 4 inch 800 x 480 pixels Glass resistant panel SuperAMOLED	Capacitive multitouch screen 3.7 inch 800 x 480 pixels Glass resistant panel SuperLCD
Weight and measurements	121.55 x 63 x 9.9 mm 120 grams (including battery)	120.3 x 59.7 x 9.24 mm 115 grams (including battery)
Processor	1 GHz dual-core processor	1 GHz single core processor
RAM	1 GB	512 MB
Internal memory	8 or 16 GB (64 GB version coming soon) expandable with 32 GB MicroSD cards	4 GB expandable with 32 GB MicroSD cards
Operating system	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Samsung TouchWiz Interface	Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Interface HTC Sense
Camera and multimedia	5 MPx camera HD video recording (720p) Built-in LED flash Secondary camera: 0.3 MPx Supported formats: AAC, AAC +, eAAC +, WMA, FLAC, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV, MKV, AVI, MP3, JPEG Voice recording JAVA support Adobe Flash Player 10.3 support	5 MPx camera HD video recording (720p) Front camera: absent Music, video and photo playback Supported formats: AAC, AAC +, eAAC +, WMA, FLAC, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV, MKV, AVI, MP3, JPEG
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n HSDPA + technology Bluetooth A-GPS DLNA (AllShare) NFC Micro USB 2.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Audio 3.5 mm Accelerometer Digital compass Proximity sensor Sensor ambient light	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n HSDPA + Bluetooth 3.0 USB Micro 2.0 Audio 3.5 mm Accelerometer Digital compass Proximity sensor Sensor ambient light
Drums	1,500 milliamps	1,500 milliamps
+ info	Samsung	HTC