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Samsung Galaxy S III I747#4883

Released: 2012

Samsung Galaxy S III I747

Overall Score

30.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4883)30.5
Performance(#5295)51.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#6027)20.0
Build(#3105)16.6
Connectivity(#3187)56.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S III I747

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy S III I747 features a sleek design with dimensions of 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and a lightweight build at 134g.
  • Its 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity with a pixel density of approximately 306 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU, and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking for its time.
  • The 8 MP rear camera captures images with an f/2.6 aperture and supports 1080p video recording at 30fps, while the 1.9 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2100mAh, offering moderate longevity without fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, upgradable to 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, featuring the TouchWiz UI for enhanced user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
  • Available colors include Pebble Blue, Marble White, and Garnet Red, adding to its aesthetic appeal.
  • The absence of water resistance and stereo speakers is notable, but the inclusion of a headphone jack remains a plus.
  • Overall, the Galaxy S III I747 combines a solid design with competent performance and features for its release period.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionFor AT&TAlso known as Samsung SGH-I747, Samsung Galaxy S III AT&T

Display

Size4.8"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera1.9 MP, f/2.6
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2100 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight134 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsPebble blue, Marble white, Garnet Red
Foldable
SAR0.74 W/kg (head)     0.82 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer