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Samsung Galaxy S III
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Samsung Galaxy S III

04 May 2012
Overall rating 9/10

Sporting a quad-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A9 processor, the 4.8-inch Galaxy S III runs on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform and is loaded with features including the S Beam, AllShare Cast, and NFC connectivity.

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Design:
8.5
Features:
9
User-Friendliness:
9
Performance:
9.5
Value:
9
THE GOOD
Comprehensive nifty software additions
Improved TouchWiz UI
Good camera image quality
Superb battery life
Excellent 4.8-inch screen
THE BAD
Plastic and glossy build
S Voice needs work
Slightly expensive

Product Specification

Network:
  • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G (Dependent on market)
Operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor Cortex-A9 1.4GHz Quad-core
Built-in Memory 16GB or 32GB or 64GB / 1GB RAM
Display 4.8-inch / 1280 x 720 resolution / HD Super AMOLED with Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
  • 8 Megapixels / Autofocus with Flash & Zero Shutter Lag, BIS
  • Secondary: 1.9 Megapixels / HD recording @30fps, Zero Shutter Lag, BIS
Video Support
  • Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, DivX, DivX3.11, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark
  • Recording & Playback: Full HD (1080p)
Audio Support Codec: MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AC-3, apt-X
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0(LE), Wi-Fi HT40, GPS/GLONASS, NFC, Micro-USB v2.0 (MHL)
Storage Type microSD (Up to 64GB)
Battery 2,100mAh
Dimensions 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm
Weight 133g

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