The Samsung Galaxy S3 sports an admirable display and a slew of power, and the Korean tech company's flagship android was actually the best-selling handset in the third quarter of 2012. 

Unlike its biggest competitor Apple, Samsung's business approach involves leaving no stones unturned in terms of the product market. The company knows well that hefty prices won't be satisfactory to some and many others could care less for up-to-date tech gadgets. That's where the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini comes into play. 

It's Samsung's attempt to hone in on all avenues in the market. The S3 Mini is considered a top-of-the-line smartphone with a smaller more budget-friendly price tag. 

The Android product is a middle-ranged phone that's both compact and affordable.The S3 Mini is equipped with a dual-core 1 GHz processor along with Google's Jelly Bean operating system. With exception to the quad-core packing LG Nexus 4, the device has the capabilities to really excel amid its competition.

The S3 Mini measures in at 122.55 x 63 x 9.9mm and weighs 120g. The product is comfortable in the grip of one's hand and can be easily transported inside their pocket. 

The phone's power button is location on the left side of it and the volume level can be controlled on the right. At the bottom of the Mini, there's a home button along with Back and Menu keys. Since the rollout of the original Galaxy, Samsung has seemingly favored the respectable button setup.

While the headphone port sits on top, a microphone and micro USB are on the underside of the S3 Mini. There's also a 5-megapixel camera on the back, and a VGA snapper on the front for profile pictures or partaking in Skype video correspondence.

Although the phone's 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display is smaller than the regular Galaxy S3, the colors do appear both crisp and clear. There's also a 1500mAh removable battery that covers an SIM port and micro-SD slot with an exceptional amount of running time.

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