Overall Score
57.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#4086)57.2
Performance(#10769)54.3
Camera(#6154)42.1
Display(#1815)79.5
Battery(#10986)43.5
Build(#750)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Short Review
- The Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III features a sleek design with dimensions of 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 133g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 2 on the front and a plastic back.
- 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 driven by the Exynos 4412 Quad chipset, with a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 1GB of RAM, allowing for smooth multitasking.
- The camera includes an 8 MP rear sensor capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps, while the 1.9 MP front camera serves basic selfie needs.
- Battery capacity is 2100mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- The device runs on Android 4.0.4, upgradeable to 4.3, with the TouchWiz UI enhancing user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- Special features include a variety of color options and a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Galaxy S III combines solid performance with a user-friendly interface and a capable camera.
- Its design and display remain appealing despite its age.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.8"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
ChipsetExynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400MP4
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Front Camera1.9 MP
Front Camera Details1.9 MP, f/2.6
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2100 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight133 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
OS VersionAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes