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Samsung Galaxy S III (i9300)

32081 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32081 reviews of Samsung Galaxy S III (i9300). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the screen and portability. The size and usability also get good feedback, whereas comments about the connectivity and reception are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy S III (i9300) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Galaxy S III (i9300)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1755 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S III (i9300) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the price and screen are overall positive. The portability and usability are also appreciated. Opinions about the reception and durability are mixed. Many are critical about the connectivity and reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy S III (i9300)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11230 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S III (i9300) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the screen and price. The portability and usability also get good opinions. There are some mixed views about the reception, and many are critical about the connectivity and reliability.

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reliability, connectivity

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung Galaxy S III (i9300)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 74 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S III (i9300) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the durability and performance. The portability and usability are also appreciated, but the connectivity and battery get negative views. There are some mixed reviews about the size.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S III: Advanced fence-sitting

Upgrader's dilemmas. We've had a few of those over the years but, every once in a while, deciding between the next generation and the last transcends the limits of a brand. By consistently delivering the goods, the Galaxy line has become synonymous...

So, what may as well be last season's top smartphone against a hot favorite for this year's gold. Samsung must be proud of the fact that both carry its signature. Future Galaxy S4 users will feel safe knowing they're getting a future-proofed device...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Google Nexus 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S III: Fan favorites

Android devices come from all walks of life, but in each generation there is a "chosen one". In 2012, it's the Nexus 4 and, as an overall package, this is probably the best Google has ever delivered. Yet, by a mean twist of fate, it has the most...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

LG Optimus G v Samsung Galaxy S III: Beast wars

In an attempt to LG recapture some of its old glory LG released the first phone with the next generation Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset. The Samsung Galaxy S III has been out for several months now, but is yet to beaten as the best Androids smartphone on...

The LG Optimus G and the Samsung Galaxy S III are the best Android can currently offer. Picking between a smartphone that came to the market five months ago and one that is just arriving might have seemed easy at first, but after the somewhat...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Note II: Sizing up

The Galaxy S III and the Note II are both cut from the same cloth, but one is XL while the other is XXL. What can we say - someone at Samsung must be busy spinning and weaving.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S III Jelly Bean preview: First look

The Galaxy S III didn't stay in the R&D lab long enough to come with Jelly Bean out of box, but once the latest Android version was announced, Samsung was quick to commit to releasing a timely update. And it seems the wait will be shorter than expected...

Sep, 2012

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Samsung Galaxy S III for Verizon Wireless review

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

Reasonable priceSmooth performanceBrilliant Super AMOLED HD displayCall quality and network speeds

GSM roaming isn't available yetDoesn't offer 50GB Dropbox storage space

And there you have it. Our series of reviews of the esteemed Galaxy S III may be coming to a close, but its saga is just beginning. When it comes to US offerings, the circle of life is now complete for the Galaxy S III. The device -- this leader of the...

Jul, 2012

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Samsung Galaxy S III for T-Mobile review

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

Speedy performance with Snapdragon S4Great 8MP cameraOffers 50GB Dropbox storageBeautiful Super AMOLED HD display

Phone costs less on other carriersCamcorder autofocus constantly working

And then there were three. Of the six US mobile operators committed to bringing the Galaxy S III to their customers, we've now had the opportunity to play with half of these models. As far as major national carriers, we're still waiting on Verizon...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S III US edition review: Blockbuster

In a fashion dramatically different to the one from last year, the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S III has arrived on the market. There is no waiting measured in months like in the case of the smartphone's...

Quad-band GSM and quad-band 3G support (carrier dependent) ; HSDPA and HSUPA support; LTE connectivity (carrier dependent) ; 4.8" 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of HD (720 x 1280 pixel) resolution; Corning Gorilla Glass 2 ; Android OS...

A body with dubious aesthetics ; No dedicated camera key ; S Voice is hardly as functional as ads might make you believe

The Samsung Galaxy S III is a massive leap forward compared to any of its predecessors. It has been developed exactly the way a top shelf Android handset should be. The formula is simple, yet elusive to many. It includes getting the best hardware...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Brad Molen (engadget.com)

Samsung Galaxy S III review shootout: AT&T vs. Sprint

More InfoSamsung Galaxy S III reviewAT&T announces Samsung Galaxy S III plansSprint Galaxy S III arrives with Google Wallet on June

Google Wallet is available ; 16 and 32GB options are offered ; High level of performance that's seldom matched

Embedded SIM ; Lacks GSM roaming ; Stuck on slow EVDO speeds until LTE lights up

Sprint's iteration of the Galaxy S III stays true to the spirit of Samsung's international model, but lack of GSM roaming and LTE will make it a tough sell.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : de.engadget.com (engadget.com)

Review: Samsung Galaxy S III

History, rewritten . Der Hype um das Galaxy S III war groß, ähnlich wie im vergangenen Herbst beim anstehenden nächsten iPhone . Und ähnlich wie Apple hat auch Samsung bei der Vorstellung des Smartphones viele Auskenner enttäuscht, meist noch bevor die...

Jun, 2012

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