Overall Score
30.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#4863)30.7
Performance(#5277)51.9
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#6027)20.0
Build(#3263)16.3
Connectivity(#2915)58.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S III T999 features a sleek design with dimensions of 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 133g, available in Pebble Blue and Marble White colors.
- Its 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 306 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 225 GPU, complemented by 2GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps, while a 1.9 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2100mAh capacity, though it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Android 4.0, upgradable to 4.1.1, featuring a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- The absence of stereo speakers is noted, but it retains a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the Galaxy S III T999 combines solid performance with a functional design and display.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionFor T-MobileAlso known as Samsung SGH-T999, Samsung Galaxy S III T-Mobile
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, 32GB 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)
Weight133 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsPebble blue, Marble white
Foldable✗
SAR0.43 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (T999L)
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)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer