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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

 

Price comparison

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.


 

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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
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Mali-400 MP4, Exynos 4412 Quad, 5.50", 0.182 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Mali-G68 MP2, Exynos Exynos 1330, 6.70", 0.192 kg
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos Exynos 1380, 6.70", 0.197 kg
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 6000 Dimensity 6300, 6.70", 0.191 kg
Samsung Galaxy M56
Xclipse 530, Exynos Exynos 1480, 6.74", 0.18 kg
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 6000 Dimensity 6300, 6.70", 0.191 kg
Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
Adreno 810, Snapdragon SD 7s Gen 3, 6.60", 0.24 kg
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Xclipse 940, Exynos 2400, 6.70", 0.19 kg
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos Exynos 1380, 6.70", 0.2 kg
Samsung Galaxy F06 5G
Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 6000 Dimensity 6300, 6.70", 0.191 kg
Samsung Galaxy A36
Adreno 710, Snapdragon 6 SD 6 Gen 1, 6.70", 0.195 kg
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mali-G57 MP2, Mediatek Helio G Helio G99, 6.70", 0.2 kg
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Xclipse 940, Exynos 2400, 6.70", 0.187 kg
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Mali-G68 MP2, Exynos Exynos 1330, 6.70", 0.2 kg
Samsung Galaxy M55s
Adreno 644, Snapdragon SD 7 Gen 1, 6.70", 0.18 kg
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Xclipse 950, Exynos Exynos 2500, 6.90", 0.188 kg
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Adreno 830, Snapdragon 8 SD 8 Elite f. Galaxy, 8.00", 0.215 kg
Samsung Galaxy A06
Mali-G52 MP2, Mediatek Helio G Helio G85, 6.70", 0.189 kg
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Adreno 830, Snapdragon 8 SD 8 Elite f. Galaxy, 6.70", 0.163 kg
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Adreno 750, Snapdragon 8 SD 8 Gen 3, 8.00", 0.236 kg
Samsung Galaxy A56
Xclipse 540, Exynos 1580, 6.70", 0.198 kg
Samsung Galaxy M35
Mali-G68 MP5, Exynos Exynos 1380, 6.60", 0.222 kg
Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
Adreno 644, Snapdragon SD 7 Gen 1, 6.70", 0.18 kg
Samsung Galaxy C55
Adreno 644, Snapdragon SD 7 Gen 1, 6.70", 0.18 kg
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Xclipse 940, Exynos 2400e, 6.70", 0.213 kg
Samsung Galaxy M55
Adreno 644, Snapdragon SD 7 Gen 1, 6.70", 0.18 kg
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G
Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 6000 Dimensity 6100+, 6.50", 0.217 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2013-06-23 (Update: 2013-06-23)