Our Pick: Apple iPhone 17 is the best choice based on specs comparison.
Expert Comparison
Updated October 2025 by Mk Mobile Arena team
Compare G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim vs Apple iPhone 17 side by side. Our table below provides a detailed, unbiased analysis of all key specifications and features to help you make an informed decision. No prices or sales—just pure information and expert insights.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Basic Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Apple |
| Release Date | Released 2014, March | 2025, September 19 |
| Views | 872 | N/A |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2014, March. Released 2014, March | 2025, September 09 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 133 x 66 x 9.7 mm (5.24 x 2.60 x 0.38 in) | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 139 g (4.90 oz) | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Build | N/A | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Display | ||
| Type | TFT | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 4.52 inches, 56.3 cm2 (~64.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3" |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~244 ppi density) | 1206x2622 pixels |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI | iOS 26 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz) |
| GPU | N/A | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 1 | 8 |
| Storage | 8GB storage, microSDHC | 256GB/512GB storage, no card slot |
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Main Camera | ||
| Setup | N/A | Dual: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Features | N/A | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | N/A | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Setup | N/A | Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | N/A | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | N/A | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | N/A | N/A |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | N/A | N/A |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable | Li-Ion 3692 mAh |
| Charging | N/A | PD2.0 and 25W |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender |
| Models | SM-G3812B | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 |
Price Comparison by Country
Compare prices across different countries for each phone.
| Country | G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| India | N/A | $98,144 |
| Pakistan | N/A | $316,730 |
| United States | N/A | $1,114 |
Which phone is right for you?
G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Key Features:
- 1 RAM
- 8GB storage, microSDHC Storage
- 2100 Battery
- 5 Main Camera
Apple iPhone 17
Key Features:
- 8 RAM
- 256GB/512GB storage, no card slot Storage
- 3692 Battery
- 48 Main Camera
Frequently Asked Questions
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