Samsung Galaxy S3
see dealsIf you want power, then the S3 is for you! Featuring a quad-core processor and Samsung's TouchWiz, this smartphone has all the beef you could possibly need. Runs Ice Cream Sandwich and has a delicious 4.8" 720p display
THE GOOD
Fabulous vibrant screen, great, lightweight design, expandable memory with microSD card slot, and Android ICS
THE BAD
Definitely not cheap, TouchWiz interface is not the most straightforward
| Talk Time | 11 hours |
| Standby Time | 32.9 days |
| Network (Band) | Quad GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Operating System | Android 4.0.4 |
| Software Memory | |
| Display Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Display Size | 4.80 inches |
| Display Colours | |
| Dimensions | 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm |
| Weight | 133g |
| GPS | Yes |
| Camera Resolution | 8.0 megapixels |
| Video Camera | Yes |
| Camera Flash | Yes |
| Camera Features | 8-megapixel, 3264x2448 pixels, and autofocus |
| Data | Air Interface GSM/HSDPA |
| Browser | |
| Bluetooth | 3.0 |
| TV Out | No |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Memory Card | microSD and up to 64 GB |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB/32 GB/64 GB |
| MMS | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Java | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
Flawless Design and Smooth Power
The Samsung Galaxy S3 was without a doubt the most eagerly awaited handset of 2012 and all of the hype that built up prior to its release wasn’t for nothing. Powering this slick and smooth handset is a super quad core processor, but what you see is definitely what you pay for. If you’re after power, then you should look no further but the high price tag may cause you to re-think. For this, the Samsung Galaxy S3 gets a rating of 4 out of 5.
Android lovers will be pleased to know that the Samsung Galaxy S3 runs flawlessly on the 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system although it has not been confirmed yet whether it will be receive an update to 4.1 Jelly Bean.
As well as Ice Cream Sandwich, Samsung have installed their own TouchWiz user interface, and it is here that the S3 loses some of its charm. Although it may look polished on the surface, underneath is a UI that is a little bit clunky and slow to respond at times. But if you really fancy an S3, it’s nothing that you couldn’t get used to.
One new exciting addition that TouchWiz did bring to the S3 was eye-tracking. This utilises the front facing camera so that it detects when a face is looking at the screen. Although this works fine when the user is looking directly at the phone, but if it is propped at even a slight angle, then it will not work.
Samsung have taken a leaf out of Apple’s book and installed a voice assistant called S-Voice. Although it is a nice idea, it is not without its flawless and sometimes it fails to understand what you are saying, but it is good for basic commands.
If you love gaming, then you’ll love the Galaxy S3. The huge 1.4GHz quad core processor is more than capable of supporting the more demanding games that are available in the Google Play store and on screen the graphics look amazing. The whole gameplay experience was smooth and did not slow or stutter even once.
Browsing the web was also excellent, which is no surprise given the combined power of Ice Cream Sandwich and the quad core processor. For maximum browsing potential, it is recommended that you download Google Chrome which has been designed to work in harmony with the S3 in order to get the most out of the Internet.
But, all this power inside is bound to take its toll somewhere, and for the S3, that place is the battery life. Owners should expect the need to charge the S3 once a night and it is also worth noting that it takes an incredibly long time to charge through a USB plug so if at all possible, find a mains plug to charge.
Samsung have really outdone themselves with the Galaxy S3, combining a smooth pebble design with an extraordinary amount of power. The user interface can prove to be a little frustrating at times but this can be overlooked when you consider the power, the crystal clear screen and the 8 megapixel camera. Just think twice about the price tag before you commit to the S3.
Avg. Rating
7.9great looking design. not a brick anymore! everything looks fantastic and the features are of course the best. this is the best phone ever!
this is a very big phone! i have trouble keeping this. size is good but it's hard to keep!
perfect phone of the century!
if you're into the latest mobilephone technology, i'd recommend the galaxy s3. smartphones easily get obsolete. so it's wise to get the newest phone rather than the last one. i bought this when it was released. i was not dissapointed, its great!
galaxy s3 sure is a powerful device! i purchased this phone last month and i'm very satisfied with it.
I like this one over the iPhone simply because it is more compatible with more apps and, of course, it is a Samsung. I have been loyal to Samsung ever since.
too much hype and is not really that great. I was reall literally holding my breathe while I was unpacking this phone only to be disappointed at the end.
It is humongous. My brother told me it is very big but I did not expect it to be that big. I was just too caught up with its features and specs that I though I would be able to overlook the size. Well, I guess I should be getting used to it soon.
This is a very advanced smartphone. It took mobile phone technology to a whole new level. It is upgradable to Jelly Bean OS in the next few months. It runs on a super-high speed 1.4 GHz quad-core and packs a 1GB RAM! Now that's totally insane! It's like a laptop, only smaller. Battery is a lot better. This is a must have for mobile phone enthusiasts. If you want a very powerful phone, this is the best one to buy!
this is the fastest phone I ever had! it has a stunning HD screen, and loads of other features, and it has a latest version of a Android phone it is worth the price if you bought it guys!!
extremly beautiful phone... very fast and looks elegant.. the best in a long time..
From a SE fan, I say that this totally beats the new Xperia. The powerful hardware and features beats any high end phone to date. When I first saw this, I bought it right out. No complaints, this is the best.
This phone is inspired by nature, its nature theme is very relaxing and very cool
This phone is pretty fast and it has all the features you are looking for but the problem is its size. Its too large too fit in your pocket.
This handset has high performance processor and all features that will make you want to buy it but it has a casing problem because its screen will easily crack.
The newest phone, SIII Features Simultaneous HD video and image recording,8MP Camera with autofocus and LED flash.
I have used both phone Galaxy S3 and Htc one X, personally, I prefer one X to galaxy s3 regarding battery performance.
Had my s3 2 weeks ago, and I notice that the battery needs charging twice a day. When I bought it the seller said the battery is good enough to last up to 2 days even it is used for calls.
Whenever I open security in settings and tap on the owner information, after few seconds the screen will display, unfortunately settings has stooped, I started noticing this of late and no idea what to do to fixed it.
I have updated my s3 to jb but the problem is I could not find the voice command control. Before it was on language and input, now its gone.
This is a nice phone with a big and clear screen that I always enjoying to used every day in playing games and downloading some programs.
this phone is awesome and it has the best and the latest features according to me..it works like a micro laptop with 1GB ram and 1.4ghz processor..it has a large screen of 4inch enough for any surfing and other purposes..it too has a large inbuilt memory..so its a great deal than the iphone i think..
Samsung is very innovative that they put more cores on s4. I’m telling u guys, the idea was very good for those consumer who doesn't know about programming and engineering. But what about the side of us technology, the Samsung seems like. quad core or even dual core is enough for the android ecosystem, it’s not about the hardware it’s all about the system interface.
I have problem with my SIII to , I noticed a hairline frame crack neat the USB port, AS said by guys the initial pieces which came just after its release were affected badly by this build quality issue, even without a single drop these frame starts cracking, I complained Samsung regarding this issue, But they are not acknowledge as in warranty issue rather asking me to pay 7200 Rs to replace the frame.
I have the galaxy SIII for about 4 months now. I had the SII and absolutely loved it over the iPhone I had prior to it. But the SIII is the worse phone I have ever had, Its lack of RAM makes it skips close anything your running every five minutes or so. Navigate on the web is IMPOSSIBLE without loading crappy cell phone version websites, It is simply impossible to feel the Exynos soc's speed because the SIII keeps closing anything you're doing.
The iphone is so overrated. the screen is to small , you have to buy apps that are free on most or all androids, and you have to buy songs from the I-store that you can get free from g tunes and other free music apps on androids, and seems to be to me is more complicated on some of the features and apps. all your really paying for is the name. its sad that people are blind to these things.
Forget the games once they are not running it should not use the battery, Look at the settings in your messaging, email, and social apps, That may be using your cellular radio more than you like when your phone is idle or one of them could be stopping the phone from going ideal. Checking the individual settings of programs that access your cellular radio, wi fi, & GPS are important because the default settings for each app may not always be best for battery life.
I have been using S3 for the past 3 months without any problems. Updated from ICS to Jelly Bean two days back in India. It was an official release and updated OTA. Since the update, my handset doesn't charge even till 70% , even after being plugged in with original Samsung Charger/Cable for more than 10 hours.
My phone was shipped from china. it does not live up to the stats listed on computer. it supposed to be ice cream sandwich but is gingerbread with ice cream overlays plus other discrepancies, how do I get a hold of Samsung. Can’t find a phone number anywhere, no instruction manual came with it.
And it stores power on what seems to be a watch battery. To this day it still gives a reading of 100% charged and I never turn the keyboard off. And the only light it gets is from a 40” TV and/or a compact fluorescent and whatever ambient light that comes from the glass in the door. I don’t expect a phone to run on a watch battery but it looks at the size of the back cover on this thing and the note II.
I consider my use very heavy, specially browsing. Part of my work consists of checking video reviews of games, to benchmark the reviews of the games we produce at my company. So I often open 4 to 5 videos at once, and I hate to open the cell phone version of them. I Know I'm pushing too hard, but as I said, I bought the powerful S3 exactly with the intention of pushing too hard.
Sony Xperia t already has also one of the best low light cameras with exmor r and one of the best screens with bravia engine as well as the xperia v has also the best screen ever similar a bit to the lumia 920 which is the sensor on lens technology, and if Nokia will also offer android it can put a full hd and 41mp camera on its phone.
I just love having this phone. One of the best decisions in my life and I do not make many of those a lot. Try it out. Worth your money a lot!
This one is just way off the top! Everything about it is just perfect in terms of performance and dependability. Nothing beats a phone that meets these two things, my opinion that is. So if you are planning to buy a new phone, this is just the one that you have been looking for. Do not waste time!
Just marvelous! You should give this one a try. Might be too heavy on your budget but with its durability and the features it offers, you do not have to worry about buying a new phone soon.
I pledge toall people who love and breathe gadgets and phones that this is jus the best there is. Take my word for it.
Well, maybe it is good but I think Samsung was still holding back. For some reasons that we do not know. I mean, this phone could have had a lot of potentials. But then again, who could tell. Average really.
I love this phone. Honestly. I just hate all the updates! How do I turn it off?!
I have an impression that this phone is really good. But I just find it so complicated. I mean the learning curve is extremely way way more than how it took me to learn other phones of the same caliber. This is what most gadgets’ problem is. It has become so sophisticated that it took for granted the users’ capability to easily learn new stuffs.
Many people would say that the galaxy phones are better than the iPhones. However, I think this phone does not really compliment those beliefs. I am a Galaxy fanatic and I do not really have high regard for iPhones. But I was just disappointed with S3.
For a very powerful phone, I think the phone’s battery is really amazing. It lasts longer than I expected. Battery life is really important for me so I think this is a big plus for this phone considering its specifications. It is very fast and it is also user friendly, or maybe I am just used to using Galaxy phones.
One of the most intriguing thing about this phone was it was marketed to have a design that was inspired by nature. I do not know about you but I seem not to see how this gadget would transcend into something tree like or water like. But anyway, this phone is good. LOL
It is the same with all other iPhones. Yes, I know we are talking about the Galaxy SIII but I am definitely sure when I said that it is the same with other iPhones. One simple similarity. OVERRATED!
I think this phone is not just all talk! It is definitely the real thing. I mean, in terms of performance, quality and design, it has brought its predecessor into a different level of improvement which is I think what is lacking in Apple phones.
This phone is fierce. I mean the color. But when it comes to performance, it is actually fiercer. It woks wonderfully well! I have to say the first thing that I found really awesome about this phone is its display. It is so clear you would know that it is of the best quality. And the responsiveness is actually impressive, too! Much better than S2 and guess what S2 is already in its own superbly fast!
I am really interested to get this phone but it seems it is a very rare find. Good thing I found it here!
Best phone I ever have it has a great features and very clear wide screen. Also the touch screen is very smooth to swipe and very good battery life.
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Between this phone and an iPhone, I would choose neither. Seriously, these two phones are just too much. I was pretty disappointed with the iPhone and thought that this phone would be any better. I never knew how disappointed I was. Too pricey for features that I do not really need.