Samsung Ativ S I8750
#5180
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
#5178Category Breakdown
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The Samsung Ativ S I8750 and Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA both feature a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, but the Galaxy S III has an advantage with 2GB of RAM compared to the Ativ S's 1GB.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, though the Galaxy S III has a slightly wider aperture.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Ativ S at 2300 mAh versus 2100 mAh in the Galaxy S III, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- The Ativ S runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, while the Galaxy S III operates on Android 4.1, offering different software experiences and app ecosystems.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Ativ S being slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S III.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung SGH-I535 for VerizonSamsung SPH-L710 for Sprint
Display
Size
4.8"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Front Camera
1.9 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
1.9 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm (5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
137.2 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (5.40 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight
135 g
133.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Pebble blue, Marble white, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes