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Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III#4827

Released: 2012

Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III

Overall Score

56.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4827)56.3
Performance(#10749)54.3
Camera(#6151)42.1
Display(#1810)79.5
Battery(#10949)43.5
Build(#9096)70.8

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Short Review

  • The Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III features a sleek design with dimensions of 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 131g, making it comfortable to hold.
  • 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 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB or 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking for its time.
  • The 8 MP rear camera captures decent photos with f/2.6 aperture and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the 1.9 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
  • The 2100 mAh battery supports standard charging and lacks wireless capabilities, which may limit convenience.
  • Running on Android 4.1.1 with TouchWiz UI, it can be upgraded to Android 4.4.4, offering a user-friendly interface.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The phone is available in Titanium Gray and Sapphire Black, adding to its aesthetic appeal.
  • Overall, the Galaxy S III combines solid performance and a good display within a lightweight design.
  • Special features include dual-band Wi-Fi and USB OTG support.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionAlso known as Samsung GALAXY S III LTE

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, 16GB 2GB 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 DetailsLi-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
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)
Weight131 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsTitanium Gray, Sapphire Black
Foldable✗

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 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, GLONASS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
OS VersionAndroid 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI

Security

Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes