Samsung GALAXY S III 4G (i9305)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2947 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the value for money and usability. The camera and design are also appreciated, whereas the responsiveness and screen get mixed reviews. Many are negative about the social networking functionality and text input.

battery, design, camera, usability, value for money

features, text input, social network

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung GALAXY S III 4G (i9305) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Samsung Galaxy S III (MetroPCS)

 

The Samsung Galaxy S III is MetroPCS's best smartphone. Don't buy it. MetroPCS's version of the Galaxy S III brings 4G LTE speed and great tricks like Wi-Fi calling and Google Wallet with NFC. It's good stuff. But it's also $499, and with MetroPCS...

Most powerful smartphone on MetroPCS. Excellent call quality

Expensive. If the T-Mobile merger goes through, MetroPCS will shift focus away from CDMA phones in six months

The Samsung Galaxy S III is the best phone for a network that's on its way out.

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Samsung Galaxy S III (16GB - blue, U.S. Cellular)

 

This review of U.S. Cellular's Samsung Galaxy S3 differs from versions on other carriers primarily in the evaluation of apps, call quality, and network performance.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 comes fully loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G LTE capability, a zippy dual-core processor, and a strong 8-megapixel camera. S Beam is an excellent software enhancement, and the handset's price is right.

The Galaxy S3's screen is too dim, and Samsung's Siri competitor, S Voice, disappointed us. You can only roam at 3G speeds outside of U.S. Cellular's home network.

Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X.

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Samsung Galaxy S III (32GB - pebble blue, Verizon Wireless)

 

Editors' note: This review of Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S3 varies from my review of the T-Mobile , AT&T , and Sprint models in the areas of apps, call quality, and data performance.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 comes fully loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G LTE capability, a zippy dual-core processor, and a strong 8-megapixel camera. S Beam is an excellent software enhancement, and the handset's price is right.

The Galaxy S3's screen is too dim, and Samsung's Siri competitor, S Voice, disappointed us.

Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X.

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Samsung Galaxy S III (Verizon Wireless)

 

Now that we've tested the Galaxy S III on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon, which is the best? All have the same huge display, slim design, and cool features such as S Beam, Share Shot, and Motion controls, not to mention a fast and accurate 8-MP...

Slim and comfortable design; Lots of fun sharing options ; Good battery life; Fast camera; Impressive 4G LTE speeds

Screen difficult to read in sunlight; S Voice not as good as Siri

Verizon's version of the Galaxy S III offers excellent 4G LTE speeds and battery life along with a ton of impressive innovations.

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Samsung Galaxy S III for Verizon Wireless

 

More Info Galaxy S III (I9300) review Galaxy S III review shootout: AT&T vs. Sprint Galaxy S III for T-Mobile review Your girlfriend might be three times a lady, but the Samsung Galaxy S III is four times a smartphone -- at least when it comes to the...

Reasonable price ; Smooth performance ; Brilliant Super AMOLED HD display ; Call quality and network speeds

GSM roaming isn't available yet ; Doesn't offer 50GB Dropbox storage space

If you're a Verizon customer interested in the best bang for your buck, look no further than the Galaxy S III.

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Samsung Galaxy S III (T-Mobile)

 

Eveywhere you turn there's a carrier selling the Samsung Galaxy S III. And why not? You get a huge 4.8-inch screen in a thin design, as well as lots of fun sharing options and gestures that will make friends and family say "Wow." However, T-Mobile...

Strong graphics and performance; Loud rich audio; Fast camera; Slim comfortable design; Lots of sharing options

More expensive up front than other carriers; Relatively dim display; No 4G LTE support

The most powerful Android phone on T-Mobile, the Samung Galaxy S III has a fast camera and a beautiful design, but the up-front cost is steep.

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Samsung Galaxy S III (16GB - blue, Sprint)

 

This review of Sprint's Samsung Galaxy S III varies from my review of the T-Mobile and AT&T models in the areas of apps, call quality, and data performance.

The Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) comes fully loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G LTE capability, a zippy dual-core processor, and a strong 8-megapixel camera. S Beam is an excellent software enhancement, and the handset's price is right.

The Galaxy S3's screen is too dim, and Samsung's Siri competitor, S Voice, disappointed. Until Sprint's LTE launch, data speeds drag on the carrier's 3G network.

Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X. Unfortunately, it only runs on Sprint's 3G network for now.

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Samsung Galaxy S III (T-Mobile)

 

More Info Samsung Galaxy S III (I9300) review Samsung Galaxy S III review shootout: AT&T and Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III (T-Mobile) hands-on If three's a crowd, the Samsung Galaxy S III party in the US is about to get pretty stuffy. Having already...

Speedy performance with Snapdragon S4 ; Great 8MP camera ; Offers 50GB Dropbox storage ; Beautiful Super AMOLED HD display

Phone costs less on other carriers ; Camcorder autofocus constantly working

The Samsung Galaxy S III is currently the best phone money can buy on T-Mobile's lineup.

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Samsung Galaxy S III (AT&T)

 

It's obvious that Samsung expects to sell a lot of Galaxy S IIIs. After all, many of the hallmark features (S Beam, Share Shot, etc.) assume that your friends and family will have this device, too. Based on our testing, we'd say this is a safe...

Slim and comfortable design given large display; Tons of fun-sharing options; Good battery life; Fast camera; Impressive 4G speeds

Relatively dim screen; Noticeable lag when returning to home screen; S Voice suffers from network errors; AllShare still second fiddle to Air Play

The Samsung Galaxy S III for AT&T is the smartest Android phone yet, combining tons of time-saving features with blazing download speeds and strong battery life.

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Samsung Galaxy S III Review - AT&T and T-Mobile USA Variants

 

For the past couple of days I've been playing with, benchmarking, and battery life testing two USA-bound variants of the SGS3 literally nonstop, a white AT&T model with LTE, and a pearl blue model headed to T-Mobile. The USA SGS3 launch is shaping up...

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Product Specifications

Camera

Autofocus: Yes
Built-in Camera:Double Camera
Built-in Flash: Yes
Video Resolution in Pixel:HD1080p

Configuration

Audio Playback: Yes
GPS Receiver:Built-in
Integrated Radio:FM Radio
Integrated TV Tuner: No
Java: Yes
Push to Talk: No
Realtone: Yes
User Interface for Text:Touchscreen
Video Client: Yes

Connectivity

A2DP: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Memory Card Slot: Yes
Multi SIM Card: No
Near Field Communication: Yes
USB: Yes
WiFi Data Exchange: Yes

Data Transfer

EDGE: Yes
GPRS: Yes
HSCSD: No
HSDPA: Yes
Technology:4.X LTE

Display

Display Technology:HD SUPER AMOLED
Number of Display Colours:16 Millions
Number of Displays:1

General Features

Design:Bar
EASY USE PHONE: No
Operating System:Android
Operator:EE / Orange / T-MOBILE
Product Type:Smartphone
Way of Buying:Contract / Prepay Pack

Messaging

E-Mail Functionality: Yes
Instant Messaging: Yes
Push email: Yes
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