Samsung Galaxy S3 Review and Specification

Samsung is known for smartphones with trendy designs and user-friendly features, but this time they have spared no expense and are bent on beating their own record. Be prepared to enjoy an amazing blend of style, performance and features on the Samsung Galaxy S3. Powered by a 1.4 GHz Quad Core processor, the S3 is based on the Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. The refined OS promises simplicity and sensibility and you can enjoy easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets and easy interactivity.

The Samsung S3 comes with a 4.8-inch HD, capacitive touchscreen that supports 720 x 1280 pixel resolution with 16 M colours and Mali-400 megapixel graphics. The TouchWiz user interface is custom built for the Android OS, making this smartphone versatile and easy to use.

The user-friendliness of the smartphone is taken up a notch with the S Voice feature that allows you to simply talk to your phone to give instructions. You can ask the S3 to turn off the alarm, reject or answer a call, turn the music up or down, or even tell the camera when to shoot.

No matter where you go you are always prepared to capture some unforgettable moments in sharp and vivid colors on the Galaxy S3’s 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. Taking pictures is made even more enjoyable with useful camera features like Geo-tagging, face and smile detection, auto focus and image editor. The S3 comes with a secondary camera that is located on the front of the camera. You can enjoy HD video recording on the Galaxy S3 and shoot videos at 30 fps with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution.

Design

The ergonomically designed S3 has a stunningly sleek bar design and is a joy to hold in your hand. The smooth and non-linear lines and gentle curves give the S3 an elegant and natural look. The super AMOLED screen ensures that you can enjoy bright display, richer colors and optimum power processing. The Galaxy S3 comes packed with sensors like accelerometer, gyro sensor, RGB sensor, proximity sensor, barometer and compass that ensure you get the best view on the smartphone and can switch between applications with ease. The compact design of the S3 includes a raised home button and the back and menu keys placed on either side of the home button. You will also find a loudspeaker, 3.5 mm audio jack and a micro USB port neatly packed into the compact design of the phone.

Storage and Battery

The S3 is powered by a powerful 2100 mAh Li-Ion battery that supports optimum talktime and standby time. The smartphone has an internal memory of 16 GB and the memory can be expanded up to 64 GB using micro SD or micro SDHC cards.

Connectivity and Features

The internet capabilities of the S3 will not leave you wanting for more. The Android Samsung smartphone is enabled with GPRS, EDGE and 3G, so staying connected should not be a problem no matter where you are. The S3 Android is Wi-Fi enabled and also supports the Wi-Fi hotspot feature that allows the S3 to connect to the mobile network and act as a Wi-Fi router. You can create your own Wi-Fi hub wherever you are. The S3 is Bluetooth enabled and has a micro USB port for connectivity. Sharing is made even easier thanks to the S Beam feature that allows you to transfer documents, contacts, pictures, music, videos and more by simply placing the backs of your phones together.

The Galaxy S3 is a smartphone you can rely on for convenience and functionality. The GPS smartphone is enabled with A-GPS with Google Maps allowing you to navigate through your city, or an unknown one, with ease. You can easily get your work done with the help of features like document viewer, document editor and pushmail.

The AllShare Play feature on the S3 lets you work together with the help of DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct, giving you remote access to documents and multimedia files when you work on a different screen somewhere else. You can stay connected with friends with the help of the social tag feature that lets you link the faces of friends with their social media streams. You simply have to look at their pictures to see their current status appear. The Java enabled smartphone also has a music player, video player and an FM radio.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is a chic smartphone that offers compelling new ways of communicating and sharing and is meant for people who are looking for a smartphone that delivers power and speed.

Samsung Galaxy S3 : Key Features

Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
8 MP Primary Camera
1.9 MP Secondary Camera
4.8-inch Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
1.4 GHz Quad Core Processor
Wi-Fi Enabled
Expandable Storage Capacity of 64 GB

Samsung Galaxy S3 : Specification

GENERAL
SIM Size :- Micro SIM
SIM Type :- Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen :- Yes, Capacitive
Keypad :- No
Business Features :- Document Viewer, Document Editor, Pushmail
Call Features :- Loudspeaker
Handset Color :- Pebble Blue
PLATFORM
Operating Freq :- GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS :- Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
User Interface :- TouchWiz 4.0
Java :- Yes
Processor :- 1.4 GHz, Quad Core
Graphics :- Mali-400MP
DISPLAY
Type Super :- AMOLED
Size :- 4.8 Inches
Resolution  :- HD, 720 x 1280 Pixels
Color :- 16 M
CAMERA
Primary Camera :- Yes, 8 Megapixel
Secondary Camera :- Yes, 1.9 Megapixel
Flash :- LED
Video Recording :- Yes, 1280 x 720, 30 fps
HD Recording :- HD
Other Camera Features :- Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face and Smile Detection, Image Stabilization, Auto Focus, Image Editor
DIMENSIONS
Size :- 70.6x136.6x8.6 mm
Weight :- 133 g
BATTERY
Type  :- Li-Ion, 2100 mAh
Talk Time  :- 22.5 hrs (2G), 11 hrs (3G)
Standby Time :- 830 hrs (2G), 770 hrs (3G)
MEMORY AND STORAGE
Internal :- 16 GB
Expandable Memory :- microSD, upto 64 GB
Memory :- 1 GB RAM
INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features :- Email
GPRS :- Yes, Class 12, 48 kbps
EDGE :- Yes, Class 12
3G :- Yes, 21 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi :- Yes, 802.11 a/b/g/n
USB Connectivity :- Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering :- Wi-fi Hotspot
Navigation Technology :- A-GPS, with Google Maps
Bluetooth :- Yes, v4
Audio Jack :- 3.5 mm
DLNA :- Yes
MULTIMEDIA
Music Player :- Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC, AC3, FLAC
Video Player :- Yes, Supports MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263, HD
FM :- Yes
Ringtone :- MP3, WAV
OTHER FEATURES
SAR Value :- 0.55 W/Kg
Call Memory :- Yes
SMS Memory :- Yes
Phone Book Memory :- Yes
Sensors :- Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, RGB Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass
Additional Features :- microSIM Card Slot, S Voice, Social Tag, S Beam, Wi-Fi Direct, Voice Input
Important Apps :- AllShare Play

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