Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.8", 1280 x 720
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Storage
32 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
Battery
2100 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SGH-T999
Form Factor Touch
Height 137 mm Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Width 71 mm Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Depth 9 mm Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Weight 133 g Better than 59 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Pebble blue
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

Design of Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB has dimensions of 137 mm × 71 mm × 9 mm and weight of 133 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology HD Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.8" Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 4.8" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
Clock Speed 1.4 GHz Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.

The processor type of the Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB is Qualcomm Snapdragon S4. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB is provided with processor´s frequency of 1.4 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 64 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 32 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB has an operating memory of 2 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects Cartoon
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes BurstShot
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
White Balance Automatic, presets
Light Source LED light
Still Image Resolutions 3264 x 2448
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Best photo function, Zero Shutter Lag, Buddy photo share
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 8 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2100 mAh Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 830 hours Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1350 minutes Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 1350 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 696 min
Standby (GSM): up to 830 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 770 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB is 2100 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 830 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB it is 1350 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, SPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 4.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, XMF, AAC +, OGG, MMF, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, apt-X
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, countdown timer, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Intelligent Typing (T9), Speech-to-Text (speech recognition), DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), Samsung AllShare, sharing media via DLNA, Android Beam, S Beam, Social tag, Smart stay, AllShare Play, AllShare Cast, T9 Trace
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S III 32 GB
Included Accessories Data cable, headset, power adapter
Compliant Standards RoHS
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C

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