Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.8", 1280 x 720
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
1 GB
Processor
Samsung Exynos
Battery
2100 mAh

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Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos)
Product Type Smartphone
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 Metallic blue | White
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.547 W/kg (body), 0.342 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

The Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos) has dimensions 137 mm × 71 mm × 9 mm. Its weight is 133 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos)
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.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 4.8" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. 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 (Samsung Exynos) 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 (Samsung Exynos)
Processor Type (CPU) Samsung Exynos
Clock Speed 1.4 GHz Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) ARM Mali-400 MP4

Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos) is supplied with Samsung Exynos. 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. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos) is 1.4 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator ARM Mali-400 MP4.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos)
RAM 1 GB Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 64 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 16 GB storage. 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. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos) is equipped with 1 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos)
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 Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Still Image Resolutions 3264 x 2488
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 (Samsung Exynos) 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. The resolution of main lens is 8 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look 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. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2100 mAh Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 770 hours Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1332 minutes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 1332 min
Standby (GSM): up to 830 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 696 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 770 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos) 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.

The standby time for this phone is 770 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos) will last one charge with constant phone calls 1332 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos)
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 4.0
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos) supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos)
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 HSP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, XMF, AAC +, MMF, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, 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), 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
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S III (Samsung Exynos)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compliant Standards RoHS
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C

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