Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
Performance
37.752.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
1.620.0
Build
16.816.8
Connectivity
50.158.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.130.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757 features a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III has a slightly larger 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the S II is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, whereas the S III utilizes a more advanced quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the S III's camera benefits from a slightly improved aperture.
- The S II has a smaller battery capacity, while the S III offers a 2100 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the S II runs on Android 2.3.5, whereas the S III comes with Android 4.1.1, offering a more refined user experience with additional features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For AT&T.
Also known as Samsung GALAXY S III LTE
Display
Size
4.65"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Titanium Gray, Sapphire Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.43 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, aptX
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
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

