Samsung Galaxy S3

OS: Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean); TouchWiz UI

CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9

Display: 4.8" inc

Camera: 8 MP, Single

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Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone runs on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean); TouchWiz UI operating system. The phone is powered by Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 processor. It has 16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM. Internal storage options which can be extended with the help of microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot). The smartphone has a Super AMOLED providing, Screen-to-Body Ratio of 65.9%. The smartphone is fueled with a 2100 mAh, Removable Li-Ion. The main camera of the smartphone consists of a 8 MP, Single. The sensors include Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer. Connectivity features in the smartphone include Bluetooth, A-GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5 mm Jack and more. The Samsung Galaxy S3 are available in various colors such as Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur. It measures 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and weighs 133 g.

Hardware and OS Samsung Galaxy S3
Operating system:	Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean); TouchWiz UI
Processor:	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
Chipset:	Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
GPU:	Mali-400MP4
Internal memory:	16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM
External memory:	microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Display Samsung Galaxy S3
Type:	Super AMOLED
Size:	4.8" inc
Resolution:	720 x 1280 px
Protection:	Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Touchscreen:	capacitive touchscreen
Screen-to-Body Ratio:	65.9%
Display area:	63.5 cm²
Display aspect ratio:	16:9 (height:width)
Pixel Density:	306 PPI
Colors:	16M
Connectivity Samsung Galaxy S3
2G Network:	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Wi-Fi:	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Network:	GSM / HSPA
SIM card:	Micro-SIM
Bluetooth:	4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
Edge:	Yes
GPRS:	Class 12
GPS:	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC:	Yes
Speed:	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
USB:	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host
Camera Samsung Galaxy S3
Main camera:	8 MP, Single
Specs:	8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3', AF
Features:	LED flash
Video:	1080p@30fps
Selfie camera:	1.9 MP, Single
Specs:	1.9 MP, f/2.6
Video:	720p@30fps
Multimedia Samsung Galaxy S3
3.5 mm Jack:	Yes
Radio:	Stereo FM radio, RDS
Design Samsung Galaxy S3
Colors:	Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur
Body build:	Plastic body
Dimensions:	136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm
Weight:	133 g
Battery Samsung Galaxy S3
Battery capacity:	2100 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Battery life:	Stand by time- Up to 590 h (2G) / Up to 790 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 21 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 11 h 40 min (3G)
Other Samsung Galaxy S3
SAR:	SAR - 0.55 W/kg (head), 1.49 W/kg (body), SAR EU - 0.21 W/kg (head)
Release date:	2012, May. Released 2012, May
Sensors:	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Samsung Galaxy S3 Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S3, released in May 2012, was a flagship device from the South Korean tech giant. It came with the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, which could be upgraded to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The phone featured Samsung's TouchWiz UI, providing a smooth and user-friendly interface for users.

One of the key highlights of the Galaxy S3 was its powerful Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, coupled with the Exynos 4412 Quad chipset and Mali-400MP4 GPU, delivering smooth performance for multitasking and gaming. The device also offered ample storage options with 16/32/64 GB internal memory and 1 GB RAM, expandable up to 64 GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

The Galaxy S3 sports a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2. The screen-to-body ratio is 65.9%, providing an immersive viewing experience. The phone had a pixel density of 306 PPI and supported 16M colors, ensuring vibrant and sharp visuals.

In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy S3 supported Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, GPS, and USB 2.0. The device also featured a reliable 8 MP main camera with LED flash, capable of recording videos at 1080p, and a 1.9 MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

Pros:
- Powerful Quad-core processor for smooth performance
- Plenty of storage space and expandable memory
- Vibrant Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection
- Good camera quality with 1080p video recording capability
- Decent battery life with removable Li-Ion battery

Cons:
- Limited RAM capacity of 1 GB
- Outdated Android version (Ice Cream Sandwich) out of the box
- Plastic body build may feel less premium compared to metal or glass smartphones