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Samsung Galaxy S3

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 (Galaxy Series)
Processor
Samsung Exynos 4412 Quad 4 x 1.4 GHz, Cortex A9
Graphics adapter
Memory
1024 MB 
, LPDDR2
Display
4.80 inch 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixel, HD Super AMOLED, PenTile, 720p, diagonal: 12.19 centimeters, 306 DPI, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB SSD, 16 GB 
, integrated memory
Connections
Audio Connections: audio combo jack (headphone out, microphone in), Card Reader: microSD, microSDHC & microSDXC max. 64 GB, micro-USB 2.0 w/ MHL-HDMI support (adapter, DNLA)
Networking
802.11a/b/g/n (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0, HSPA/WCDMA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.6 x 137 x 71 ( = 0.34 x 5.39 x 2.8 in)
Battery
8 Wh Lithium-Ion, 2100 mAh, 3.8 volts, model: EB-L1G6LLU
Operating System
Android 4.0
Camera
Webcam: 8 MP rear camera, 1080p video, 3264x2448 Pixel, Autofocus, 4x Digital Zoom, 1.9 MP front camera, 720p video
Additional features
Smartphone (GT-I9300), battery, modular PSU w/ USB cord, dokumentation, in-ear headset (EHS64AVFWE), 6 alternative ear tips, ChatON, Dropbox, Google+, news app, UKW radio, delivery service app, HRS Hotels, price comparison app, taxi app & software from Samsung and Google, 12 Months Warranty, 6 month warranty on accessories, color: Pepple-Blue & Marble-White, NFC, TouchWiz 5.0 UI (UX Nature), T9 Trace, Wi-Fi direct, DivX, message LED, sensors: A-GPS, gyroscope, acceleration sensor, digital compass, proximity sensor & ambient light sensor, GSM quad-band: 850, 900, 1800 & 1900 MHz, 50 GB Dropbox storage free for 24 months
Weight
133 g ( = 4.69 oz / 0.29 pounds), Power Supply: 49 g ( = 1.73 oz / 0.11 pounds)
Price
599 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 87.5% - good
Average of 6 scores (from 7 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 66%, features: 68%, display: 85% mobility: 95%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 90%

Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy S3

88% Review Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) Smartphone | Notebookcheck
A new Galaxy. Samsung introduced its smartphone flagship from the latest portfolio at a big event in London. A quad-core SoC based on ARM, a 720p screen, NFC and Android 4.0 ICS belong to the must-haves of this category today. Is Samsung's Galaxy S3 the new category leader in an attractive packaging?
Motorola Moto G vs Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone comparison review: which is the best budget Android phone?
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Choose the Moto G if you want a more recent version of Android and a cheaper phone. The Galaxy S3 is a marginally better performer with a marginally better camera. But really these are two excellent smartphones that offer a glimpse of just how much phone you can get for relatively little cash these days.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 01/09/2014
90% Samsung Galaxy S3 review - how does the Android phone that changed everything stack up now?
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Galaxy S3 remains an excellent smartphone. It offers a good design and build quality, despite our small niggles. Samsung has put together an impressive set of hardware resulting in silky smooth performance and extensive software features. It is certainly in no way outdated in the current market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 90% workmanship: 90%

Foreign Reviews

86% Samsung Galaxy S 3 Neo
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 3/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 86% mobility: 91% ergonomy: 89%
95% Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300)
Source: SFT - Heft 2/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 95%
83% Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300)
Source: PC News - Heft 01/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 83%
Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300)
Source: Connect Freestyle - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
83% Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300)
Source: PC News - Heft 1/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 83%

Comment

ARM Mali-400 MP4: OpenGL ES 2.0 GPU for ARM based SoCs with 4 fragment processors and 1 vertex processor.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


4412 Quad: Quad Core Cortex-A9 SoC with a ARM Mali-400 MP4 graphics card.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


4.80":

This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.


87.5%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini
Mali-400 MP4, Exynos 3470 Quad

Devices with the same GPU

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
Mali-400 MP4, Exynos 4212 1.5 GHz, 4.30", 0.208 kg
Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100
Mali-400 MP4, Exynos 4412 Quad, 5.50", 0.182 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Samsung Galaxy S24+
Xclipse 940, Exynos 2400, 6.70", 0.196 kg
Samsung Galaxy S24
Xclipse 940, Exynos 2400, 6.20", 0.167 kg
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Adreno 750, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, 6.80", 0.232 kg
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
Mali-G68 MP4, Exynos Exynos 1280, 6.50", 0.197 kg
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mali-G57 MP2, Mediatek Helio G99, 6.50", 0.2 kg
Samsung Galaxy A05s
Adreno 610, Snapdragon SD 680, 6.70", 0.194 kg
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Xclipse 920, Exynos Exynos 2200, 6.40", 0.209 kg
Samsung Galaxy F34 5G
Mali-G68 MP4, Exynos Exynos 1280, 6.50", 0.208 kg
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
Mali-G68 MP4, Exynos Exynos 1280, 6.50", 0.208 kg
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 5G
Adreno 740, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 6.70", 0.187 kg
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Adreno 740, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 7.60", 0.253 kg
Samsung Galaxy F54 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos Exynos 1380, 6.70", 0.199 kg
Samsung Galaxy A24 LTE
Mali-G57 MP2, Mediatek Helio G99, 6.50", 0.195 kg
Samsung Galaxy A14 4G
Mali-G52 MP2, Mediatek Helio G80, 6.60", 0.201 kg
Samsung Galaxy M54
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos Exynos 1380, 6.70", 0.199 kg
Samsung Galaxy F14
Mali-G68 MP2, unknown, 6.60", 0.206 kg
Samsung Galaxy M14
Mali-G68 MP2, unknown, 6.60", 0.206 kg
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos Exynos 1380, 6.40", 0.202 kg
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Mali-G68 MP4, Dimensity 1080, 6.60", 0.199 kg
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 700, 6.60", 0.202 kg
Samsung Galaxy F04
PowerVR GE8320, Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765, 6.50", 0.188 kg
Samsung Galaxy M04
PowerVR GE8320, Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765, 6.50", 0.188 kg
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Adreno 740, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 6.80", 0.233 kg
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Adreno 740, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 6.60", 0.195 kg
Samsung Galaxy S23
Adreno 740, Snapdragon SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 6.10", 0.167 kg
Samsung Galaxy A04e
PowerVR GE8320, Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765, 6.50", 0.188 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2013-06-23 (Update: 2013-06-23)