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Samsung Galaxy S3
  • Operating system

    Android 4.4

  • Screen size

    4.8 in

  • Processor frequency

    1.4 GHz

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Key points

HDMI

Yes

DLNA

Yes

Video resolution

1080 p

Internal storage (Version 64 Go)

64 GB

Barometer

Yes

SAR

0.342 W/kg

Qi wireless charging

Yes

Weak points

4G LTE

No

Battery life on Internet (3G/4G)

5 h

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Expert reviews

Expert Reviews

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CNet UK

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SlashGear

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TechRadar

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GSMArena

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phoneArena

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GSMArena

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CNet UK

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The Verge

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3G.co.uk

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SlashGear

If there's such a thing as heritage in the relatively fledgling world of smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S III has it. Seldom does a phone - at least,...

DigitalVersus

Just look at the specs: an in-house Exynos 4412 quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display (1280 x 720), 16 GB of...

Digit.in

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DigitalTrends

The Samsung Galaxy S3 manages to live up to its hype, delivering an excellent Android experience on every major US wireless carrier.With the Galaxy...

SlashGear

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phoneArena

In this review we've used the AT&T and Sprint versions of the Galaxy S III. The Verizon and T-Mobile versions are exactly same, with the only...

PCWorld

The Samsung Galaxy S III ($200 with a new two-year AT&T contract, price as of June 20, 2012) is one of the most hyped phones this year--and we've...

LaptopMag

All you need to do to get people excited about the Samsung Galaxy S III -- and to think twice about getting an iPhone -- is show them a few of the...

HotHardware

One of the most highly anticipated Android phones of the year is the Samsung Galaxy S III. This smartphone comes with a number of new features we...

TechSpot

Last year Samsung solidified its position as the dominant Android smartphone manufacturer with the Galaxy S II. The massive success of this phone...

PCMAG

The new flagship smartphone from the world's number-one mobile phone company, Samsung's Galaxy S III ($199.99 with contract) is literally a huge...

HotHardware

One of the most highly anticipated Android phones of the year is the Samsung Galaxy S III. This smartphone comes with a number of new features we...

CNet

With the Samsung Galaxy S III (S3), Samsung has done it again. For the third consecutive year, its flagship Galaxy phone is a tidy package of...

LaptopMag

Eveywhere you turn there's a carrier selling the Samsung Galaxy S III. And why not? You get a huge 4.8-inch screen in a thin design, as well as lots...

TechRadar

This is shaping up to be the year of the awesome cell phone (that isn't produced by Apple). The awesomeness began with the release of the Nokia Lumia...

PCMAG

The new flagship smartphone from the world's number-one mobile phone company, Samsung's Galaxy S III ($199.99-$249.99 with contract) for Verizon...

LaptopMag

Was Samsung saving the best for last? Now that the Galaxy S III has been released on all the other major carriers, it's finally making its debut on...

CNet UK

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is easily the most anticipated Android phone of the year -- following in the footsteps of the insanely popular Galaxy S2. If you...

CNet

This review of U.S. Cellular's Samsung Galaxy S3 varies from the review of the T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon models in the areas of apps, call...

PCMAG

U.S. Cellular is serving up Samsung's Galaxy S III ($199 for 16GB, $249 for 32GB) the way it was truly intended. The Editor's Choice hardware here is...

GSMArena

The official rollout of the Galaxy S III Jelly Bean update has finally started. In the next few weeks it should land on just about every...

CNet UK

After dawdling along in the slow lane of mobile data for the past couple of years while our buddies in the US zoomed ahead at 4G speeds, the UK is...

3G.co.uk

We've already seen the ultra impressive Samsung Galaxy S3 this year, which brought us loads of features, a big, colourful display and some fabulous...

GSMArena

Design and software experience coming straight from the most successful droid of all times, packed in a shell that's far easier to pocket. Now, who...

TechRadar

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PCMAG

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Technical specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S3 has several versions, you will find the features of the 16 Go version then on the (32 Go, 64 Go, 16 Go 4G , 32 Go 4G) alternative versions, only with features that are differents form the principal sheet.

General
Operating system Android 4.4
Available Yes
Released (US) June 2012
Released (FR) May 2012
Street price (EUR) 649 €
Design Candybar
Color
White
Blue
Black
Red
SAR 0.342 W/kg
Rugged No
Display
Screen type Super AMOLED
Resolution 1280x720 pixels
Screen size 4.8 in
Touchscreen Yes
Touchscreen type Capacitive
Multitouch Yes
Colors 16 777 216
3D No
PPI 306
Network
GSM Yes
GSM frequencies 850
900
1800
1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
UMTS Yes
UMTS Frequencies 850
900
1900
2100
HSPA Yes
HSPA+ Yes
Maximum theoretical bandwith 21 Mbit/s
CDMA No
4G LTE No
WiMAX No
Digital Camera / Video
Back camera Yes
3D No
Photo resolution 8 MP
Video resolution 1080 p
Flash Yes
Flash type LED
Features Auto focus
Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
White balance
CMOS image sensor
Face detection
Smile detection
Effects
Exposure compensation
Geo tagging
High Dynamic Range Mode (HDR)
ISO control
Panorama
Multi shot
Self-timer
Scenes
Simultaneous HD video and image recording
Image stabilizer
Touch focus
Front camera Yes
Photo resolution 1.9 MP
Front Flash No
Sensor
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Compass Yes
Barometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Size and weight
70.6 in
8.6 in
136.6 in
133 oz
Samsung Galaxy S3
Height 136.6 in
Width 70.6 in
Thickness 8.6 in
Weight 133 oz
Hardware
CPU Samsung Exynos 4412
Processor frequency 1.4 GHz
Core number Quad Core
RAM 1024 MB
Internal storage 16 GB
Removable storage Yes
Memory card microSD
microSDHC
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Wi-Fi hotspot Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 4.0
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)
Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP)
Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP)
Device ID Profile (DID)
Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
Generic Access (GAP)
Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP)
Handsfree (HFP)
Headset (HSP)
Human Interface Device (HID)
Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol
Message Access Profile (MAP)
Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol
Object Push (OPP)
Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN)
Phone Book Access (PBAP)
Security Manager Protocol
Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)
GPS Yes
GPS type A-GPS
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
USB connector type microUSB
USB features USB charging
Mass storage device
Audio Yes
Headset jack 3.5mm
HDMI Yes
HDMI type via microUSB (MHL)
DLNA Yes
NFC Yes
Infrared No
Multimedia
Music player Yes
Supported formats AAC
AAC+
AC3
eAAC+
FLAC
MP3
OGG
WMA
Video player Yes
Supports DivX
H.263
H.264
MPEG4
WMV
Radio Yes
FM Transmitter No
Battery
Battery type Lithium-ion
Capacity 2100 mAh
Battery life on 2G talk time 10 h
Battery life on UMTS/LTE talk time 10 h
Battery life on Internet (3G/4G) 5 h
Battery life on video playback 10 h
Qi wireless charging Yes
Type Optional
Hardware
Internal storage 32 GB
Hardware
Internal storage 64 GB
Hardware
RAM 2048 MB
Network
HSPA+ Yes
Maximum theoretical bandwith 42 Mbit/s
4G LTE Yes
LTE Frequencies 800
1800
2600
General
Available Yes
Released (US) November 2012
Released (FR) November 2012
Street price (EUR) 649 €
Multimedia
Radio No
Hardware
RAM 2048 MB
Network
HSPA+ Yes
Maximum theoretical bandwith 42 Mbit/s
4G LTE Yes
LTE Frequencies 800
1800
1900
2600
General
Available Yes
Released (US) November 2012
Released (FR) November 2012
Multimedia
Radio No



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