Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim vs Samsung Galaxy S II T989
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
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Samsung Galaxy S II T989
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S II T989
Better display
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S II T989
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.52 | 4.52 |
| Panel Type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 480 |
| PPI | 244 | 206 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 64.2 | 65.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | — | Adreno 220 |
| Chipset Name | — | Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.2 | 2.3.5 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2100 | 1850 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| stand by | — | Up to 167 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 7 h |
Body
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 133 | 129.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 139 | 135 |
| Width (mm) | 66 | 68.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, March. Released 2014, March | 2011, August. Released 2011, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 1700, 1900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 3 |
| NFC | No | Optional |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Samsung Galaxy S II T989 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim and Samsung Galaxy S II T989 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim packs a 2100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S II T989 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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