Samsung is rumored to release the miniature version of Samsung Galaxy S3 on October 11 to battle head on with its rival Apple and the launching of the speculated iPad Mini.

Samsung has announced an event on October 11 and many are speculating that the Korea-based company will announce the Galaxy SIII Mini.

Rumors about Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini started when photos of the device started showing up on websites in Sweden, Finland and Norway. Moreover, some online retailers listed their offerings several color options for the Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini such as Metallic Blue, Blue, and White.

However, the main question remains whether it is worthy to buy the miniature version of the Samsung Galaxy S3. Below are some of reasons why you should take into consideration buying this smartphone.

  1. It is cheaper. Although the existence and the pricing of the device is not yet confirmed, it is speculated that the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini will definitely be less expensive due to a downgrade in some features and specs of the original device.
  2. A great alternative to other smartphones. This smartphone is an alternative to other powerful smartphones such as iPhone 5.
  3. Perfect to countries where 4G/LTE and NFC are not fully developed. Some of the selling points of the original Samsung Galaxy S3 are its 4G/LTE and NFC support. However, there are some areas or countries where these technologies are not fully developed. Thus, they are not able to enjoy such features.
  4. Latest operating system. Despite being a miniature version of the original Samsung Galaxy S3, the device is rumored to be powered by Android v4.1 Jelly Bean. The latest Android mobile software promises wonderful features and capabilities.
  5. Available through more carriers. Samsung is trying to cover its bases against the iPhone 5 by recruiting five carriers instead of Apple's three for recent high-profile launches such as the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2. There is a good chance that Samsung will try the same with the Galaxy S3 Mini, which is great news for T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular customers.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini version is said to feature a smaller screen display with 4-inch size and super AMOLED feature, 5-megapixel rear camera and dual-core processor. The kicker is the price of the device, which is expected to be a lot cheaper than the new iPhone 5. If the rumors hold truth, the mini version of the Galaxy S3 will be at par with the functionality of the iPhone 4S.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is not the only device that Apple should be worried with. Samsung is also rumored to be working with another variant of Galaxy S2 - Galaxy S2 Plus. However, there is very limited information leaked about this device.

Both devices are expected to be introduced on the fourth quarter of this year and just in time for the holiday shopping season.