On the basis of the invites which Samsung has recently sent for its forthcoming press event in Germany, there are speculations galore that the company is apparently set to launch a smaller Galaxy S III version --- supposedly the Galaxy S III `Mini.'

With the invitations sent out by Samsung featuring a `Mini'-suggestive tagline, which reads: "That's how big small can be," a TechRadar report has drawn attention to the possibility that the indication in the invites is an implicit reference to a smaller version of Samsung's flagship 4.8-inch Galaxy S III handset.

As per the TechRadar report, the Galaxy S III `Mini' will likely be a 4-inch version of its bigger Galaxy S III counterpart; thus boasting a diagonal screen size which will be the same as that of Apple's new iPhone 5.

Though there are hardly any other details available about the `Mini' version of Galaxy S III, it is being speculated that the handset will also probably have a 5-megapixel back camera; and will also likely be less expensive than the iPhone 5.

The rumored release of the Galaxy S III `Mini' handset will substantiate Samsung's statement that the pace of its innovation will remain unaffected by the lawsuits it is fighting against Apple; and it will continue launching a number of new devices - including the Galaxy Note II smartphone-cum-tablet - for the holiday shopping season.