Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III review: S to the third

20 May 2012
Today is no ordinary day for the GSMArena test track, which is about to see the Bugatti Veyron of smartphones do the rounds in an attempt to beat the lap record of its predecessor. Samsung have spared no effort to protect the Galaxy S III against any odds.

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  • AdamBoy64
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  • 21 May 2012

GreekGeek, 21 May 2012Really ... 4.8inches and you expect it to sell like S2 ? I... moreI think it'll sell better.

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    • GreekGeek
    • 0V1
    • 21 May 2012

    Really ... 4.8inches and you expect it to sell like S2 ?
    I don't think so

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      • Anonymous
      • v0X
      • 21 May 2012

      this phone deserves a bulky protective cover, and a day one root for custom firmware. i hope people notice you carrying a galaxy s3

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        • AnonD-11222
        • vbR
        • 21 May 2012

        I'm in Love with this phone

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          • Anonymous
          • wfx
          • 21 May 2012

          Mobile reviews n real world usage is different so dont get sucked in people.

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            • AnonD-55342
            • 3iL
            • 21 May 2012

            Anonymous, 20 May 2012One X has better screen and it looks so much better. only a... moreThen go comment on the HTC threads and leave this for people who prefer Samsung

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              • AnonD-146
              • m4C
              • 21 May 2012

              ek, 21 May 2012SGS3 design is just plain ugly, and the device it self is b... moresince ur all knowledgeable, can you name some of those useless apps for us ?

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                • Anonymous
                • t7P
                • 21 May 2012

                I wonder how resistant to scratches the back cover is. Do you guys think the Hyperglaze also serves as an extra coating for scratch-proofing? I don't mind about the looks, but the back just looks so glossy and shiny, I worry about it being easily scratched just like my ipod touch 4th G. (Not a big fan of hard cases/protector)

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                  • sxd
                  • 21 May 2012

                  AnonD-11361, 21 May 2012Is S3 already out in the market? the Review is fast. unlike... moreThey didn't do review for fun anyway. As a publisher, they would go for a popular phones, and Nokia isn't in the list anymore.

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                    • AnonD-14560
                    • sxd
                    • 21 May 2012

                    nektar, 21 May 2012how many times do you look at the back of your phone? unles... moreJust the camera and LED flash position is ugly enough. Just like a cheap BB for me.

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                      • AnonD-14560
                      • sxd
                      • 21 May 2012

                      I have to say it once again, SIII design is ugly. That's all it fail for me.

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                        • HF2
                        • 21 May 2012

                        Splendid review,
                        Nice job guys.
                        Cheers...

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                          • tR9
                          • 21 May 2012

                          MicroSim a disadvantage? How on earth did you come up with that?

                          And the plastic is actually practical. Drop it from head hight and it might survive unlike others

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                            • Anonymous
                            • Hkq
                            • 21 May 2012

                            does accelrometer,gyrometer etc sensorrs are included on every smartphone does it deserve a place in advantages as @gsmarena shows it

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                              • ek
                              • uE5
                              • 21 May 2012

                              SGS3 design is just plain ugly, and the device it self is bloated with lots of useless apps. as always like all android devices, at very least, you need to root it , so it can function properly. or better yet install clean custom ROM.

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                                • Dean
                                • Rx9
                                • 21 May 2012

                                Tim, 21 May 2012With the growth of all thing Google, I have asked many time... moreSecurity issue in android?
                                dubious? yes.
                                the end of the world? dont think
                                you can root your android, delete the bloatwares, spywares etc.

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                                  • COOLIO
                                  • TCm
                                  • 21 May 2012

                                  Tim, 21 May 2012With the growth of all thing Google, I have asked many time... moreAndroid is getting more and more secure everyday and is common sense to spot what are dodgy apps so for your answer yes its far more safer than it was especially during 2.1 Eclair release was exposed to a lot!

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                                    • nektar
                                    • S1s
                                    • 21 May 2012

                                    Anonymous, 20 May 2012"dubious aesthetics" really... The front is a... morehow many times do you look at the back of your phone? unless you turn your phone backwards while resting it on a table etc, close to none, yet people keep yapping about how bad the back side is LOL not to mention people usually put these top of the line phones in a protective pouch so nothing shows anyway!

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • 3xM
                                      • 21 May 2012

                                      S3/Nexus are equal as they can both use each others app.

                                      Siri is pretty good though.

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                                        • Tim
                                        • y$g
                                        • 21 May 2012

                                        With the growth of all thing Google, I have asked many times does anyone know how secure is Android, but no one ever responds. Is it because everyone is happy to to entertain spyware and certain Google data collection software, all just because the facade of Android is an attractive impulse buy, or is it because you just dont know. As a prolific business traveler all around the world, and having several mobiles just for myself let alone for my business, I know that given the opportunity some one will have a go at our business. So lets stop the crap. How secure is Android, and of course well done Samsung.