- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Samsung Galaxy S III
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- 4G
- 4.8"
- Quad core 1.4 GHz
#2 in 2012 phones
Released May, 2012
Rated 87% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)That said, Samsung hasn't fully adopted all of Google's visual cues, like the ICS menu (I personally miss this interface touch).
Conclusion Check out the Samsung Galaxy S III
First reviewed May, 2012
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S III
1.4 GHz
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 4G
by LaptopMag (Jul, 2012)In addition to sporting a fun pond theme on the lock screen that creates ripple effects with each touch, the S III provides four lock screen shortcuts you can swap out as you see fit.
screen size
4.8"
3.3"
5.9"
Galaxy S III by Juan (Nov, 2012)I myself find the screen size very useful, but if you have small hands or don't have a fancy for big phones, this isn't for you.
Galaxy S III by Rosendo (Jan, 2013)It's so versatile and the screen size is pefect, not too big, not too small...this phone got it just right.
screen resolution
Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (Jun, 2012)The first chart shows better sharpness over the S II - it's especially noticeable in the small numbers below the color patches.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB   | 2 GB |
processor
Galaxy S III by nathan-mendoza (Oct, 2012)if you arnt a fanboy of apple and actually know much about anything about phones the samsung galaxy s 3 is for you, blazing freaking fast, beautiful screen, great camera, incredible internal specs like 2 gigs of ram and a dual core snapdragon processor running at 1.5 ghz a awesome battery life and all the great features it comes with who wouldnt want this phone.
Galaxy S III by c|net (Jun, 2012)From the outside in, it has a large, vibrant HD display; Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; a sharp 8-megapixel camera; 4G LTE support; a zippy dual-core processor; and tons of internal memory and 2GB RAM.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 13 MP | 20 MP |
Galaxy S III by The Verge (Jun, 2012)Full-resolution pictures look sharp and detailed, allowing you to crop in on areas of interest, unlike the HTC One X, which can furnish you with some neat results, but never at the full 8-megapixel resolution.
Galaxy S III by c|net (Jun, 2012)After all, the outdated assumption that the more megapixels you have the better simply isn't true (and here's why).
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy S III
cpu speed
Galaxy S III by O.-yips-chou--the-turtle-student (Sep, 2012)The processing speed of the CPU is faster than Iphone 4S, my Flipboard program run faster in S3.
Galaxy S III by S.-Wood (Aug, 2012)Also, the International version has a more advanced processor: a quad-core vs. the dual-core for the US versions, but that doesn't seem to have an impact on the speed of most things you'll do on the phone (see the speed comparison tests on YouTube).
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Android Market -
Capacitive -
8 MP -
Quad core -
OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power -
32 GB -
Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
Supports the fastest, most reliable networks -
Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications -
1280 x 720 -
4.8" -
84.97% -
305 ppi -
Micro HDMI -
2,100 mA·h -
84 Mb/s (HSPA+) -
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean -
1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps -
1.4 GHz -
Listen to music and news from local radio stations -
9 mm -
8 MP -
Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation -
Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices
cons
Sortable isn't aware of anything this item does poorly.
Reviews Word on the street
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Screen
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | by GSM Arena (Jun, 2012)The viewing angles are extremely wide too - there's some color loss when you reach the extremes, but the icons and text remain almost perfectly clear, giving that printed look that we love so much.
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | Rated 87% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)It won't wow you with neon colors or evocative, industrial design; it doesn't have the sharpest screen on the market; and its body isn't fashioned from ceramic, glass, or micro-arc oxidized aluminum.
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | Rated 100% by by L.A.-Lifestyle-Expert (Jun, 2012)I do love the new pebble blue color which seamless fits with the black screen and silver edged Home button.
Apps
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | by GSM Arena (Jun, 2012)The Social hub we've seen before - it combines your email accounts with social networking (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn) and IM accounts (Gtalk, MSN and Yahoo)!
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | Rated 87% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)Samsung's branded apps include the aforementioned AllShare Play, Kies Air for Wi-Fi sharing across devices, the games, music, and media hubs, and additional Samsung apps.
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | Rated 100% by by O.-yips-chou--the-turtle-student (Sep, 2012)There are more beautiful apps for music and streaming using the Galaxy S3 than Iphone, because they are allowed and legal, and not allowed in the Itunes environment.
Operating System
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | Rated 80% by by gambtron (Oct, 2012)Here's what I thought about the GS3: The screen is bigger, it already can operate on 4G networks, the operating system was just as fast (if not faster) as iOS and the camera took great quality pictures.
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | Rated 100% by by Ajay-Jain (Nov, 2012)I just enjoy the android apps on this and also the web surfing experience is truly amazing.
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | by GSM Arena (Jun, 2012)While the interface of the Android web browser hardly has changed, the Samsung Galaxy S III has the hardware specs to propel it to great heights of user experience.
Operating system
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | Rated 100% by by O.-yips-chou--the-turtle-student (Sep, 2012)Android is based on Linux, and Linus is based on Unix, its power is astounding and amazing in the Galaxy S3.
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | Rated 85% by by The Verge (Jun, 2012)HTC's One S is a very good phone, but the Galaxy S III has a bigger display, faster performance, and superior software tweaks.
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | Rated 100% by by David-Cave (Jul, 2012)Best of all the operating system is amazingly smooth with zero lag.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | by GSM Arena (Jun, 2012)The image quality is every bit as impressive as its specs suggest - tack sharp and with perfectly deep blacks, it's probably the best you can find on the market.
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)The image quality is every bit as impressive as the specs suggest - tack sharp and with perfectly deep blacks, it's probably the best you can find on the market.
Samsung Galaxy S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition | Rated 87% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)Photo quality from the front-facing camera was also pretty good for the purposes of video chats and vanity shots, though of course it didn't compare to the rear-facing camera.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers Note II 32 GB vs S III Quad Core - 32 GB - International edition |
 | 3 | Sony Xperia Z OK standby time Sony Xperia Z vs Samsung Galaxy S III |
 | 5 | HTC One Fastest processor HTC One vs Samsung Galaxy S III |
 | 6 | Nokia Lumia 820 Longest battery life during active use Nokia Lumia 820 vs Samsung Galaxy S III |
 | 7 | Sony Xperia L 6-way tie: Supports FM radio Sony Xperia L vs Samsung Galaxy S III |
 | 8 | Pantech Vega No 6 Lots of battery capacity Pantech Vega No 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S III |
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Editions Editions of the Samsung Galaxy S III
| Price | Edition | Internal storage | Compare | ||||
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- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- 4G
- 4.7"
- Quad core 1.5 GHz
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