Samsung 'Galaxy S3 mini' (R) phone and a 'Galaxy S3.
Models hold a Samsung 'Galaxy S3 mini' (R) phone and a 'Galaxy S3' phone during the mini's world premiere in Frankfurt October 11, 2012.Reuters

World smartphone leader, Samsung has reportedly launched a new variant of Galaxy S3 Mini with a suffix "Value Edition" in Netherlands.

The new handset, Galaxy S3 Mini Value Edition looks strikingly similar to 2012 model in terms of outlook as well as internal hardware, sans a little faster CPU and a new OS version. It is said to be the international variant of AT&T and Verizon models launched recently in USA, reported SamMobile.

Samsung phone sports a 4.0-inch WVGA screen with 480x800p resolutions and ships with Android v4.2 Jelly Bean OS, 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM and 8GB inbuilt memory with options of expansion via microSD card. It also houses 5.0-megapixel main camera, a VGA (0.3-megapixel) camera on the front for video chat and 1500 mAh battery.

As of now, Galaxy S3 Mini Value Edition has been already released in Netherlands for €180 (around ₹15,300 in Indian denomination). However, there is no word on details whether the new Samsung phone is region specific or it may be launched in other markets as such.

Key specifications of Galaxy S3 Mini Value Edition:

Model Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Value Edition (GT-I8200)
Display 4.0-inch WVGA screen with 480x800p resolutions 
OS Android v4.2 Jelly Bean OS
Processor 1.2GHz dual-core processor
RAM 1GB
Storage capacity 8GB (expandable )
Camera Main:5.0-megapixel cameraFront: 0.3-megapixel (VGA) camera
Battery 1500 mAh battery
Price €180 (around ₹15,300)