Samsung GALAXY S Ⅲ mini (SM-G730W8) official device image

Samsung GALAXY S Ⅲ mini (SM-G730W8)

Brand samsung
Codename sm-g730w8
Region CHR,FMC,KDO,RWC,TLS,MTA,SPC
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Download Samsung GALAXY S Ⅲ mini (SM-G730W8) Firmware

Samsung GALAXY S Ⅲ mini (SM-G730W8) Region: CHR,FMC,KDO,RWC,TLS,MTA,SPC

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Find and download official MIUI firmware for Samsung GALAXY S Ⅲ mini (SM-G730W8) (sm-g730w8). All firmware files include MD5 hash verification and are available for direct download.

Samsung GALAXY S Ⅲ mini (SM-G730W8)

Version Method Size Release Date MD5 Hash Download
G730W8VLUBNF3/G730W8OYABNF3/G730W8VLUBNF3 Odin 165 B N/A

Device Specifications

Also known as Samsung I8190 Galaxy S3 mini, Samsung Galaxy S III more
Available as Samsung I8190N Galaxy S III mini with NFC

NetworkTechnologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
LaunchAnnounced2012, October. Released 2012, November
StatusDiscontinued
BodyDimensions121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight111.5 g (3.92 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIMMini-SIM
DisplayTypeSuper AMOLED
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PlatformOSAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
ChipsetNovaThor U8420
CPU1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400
MemoryCard slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Main CameraSingle5 MP, f/2.6, AF
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Video720p@30fps
Selfie cameraSingleVGA
Video
SoundLoudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
CommsWLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes (Market dependent)
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0
FeaturesSensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BatteryTypeLi-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Stand-byUp to 450 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 14 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G)
MiscColorsWhite, Blue, Titan Gray, Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Onyx Black
ModelsGT-I8190, GT-I8190N, GT-I8190L, SM-G730A, SM-G730W8
SAR1.03 W/kg (head)     1.28 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU0.52 W/kg (head)    
PriceAbout 130 EUR
Our TestsDisplay Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.422:1 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 63dB / Ring 76dB
Audio quality Noise -82.1dB / Crosstalk -80.7dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 42h
Data source: GSMArena

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