• 4.8" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 1GB
    Exynos 4412 SoC
    64GB Storage
  • 8-MP, f/2.6 1 Rear Camera
  • 2100 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S3 phone has a 4.8-inch (1280x720) Super AMOLED screen, a 8MP main camera and a 1.9MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2100 mAh and the main processor is a Exynos 4412 with 1 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy S3 (Launched 2012-05-01), Price: 295 USD at Amazon
Display4.8" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 29mm 8-MP f/2.6 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 1.9-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 4412 SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (64GB max.)
Battery2100 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 133g (4.7oz), 136.6x70.6x8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$295
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)4.8"
Display/Body Ratio65.9%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)306 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 2
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Aperturef/2.6
Focal Length (35mm) 29mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2100 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time21 hours
Music Playback Time45 hours
Computing
Processor BrandSamsung
Processor NameExynos 4412
Processor ModelExynos 4412
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.4 GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size64GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.0.4
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT3 102/51 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
  • MHL
SAR US Head0.55 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.49 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.21 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Galaxy S3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy S3 was retailing at around $295 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our data shows that the Galaxy S3 is NOT water-tight an has no IP-Rating certification.
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No, the Galaxy S3 does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but things may be different in Asia. We mostly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy S3 resolution of (1280x720) is not considered to be 4K.
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No, the Galaxy S3 is not compatible with Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy S3 does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S3 is a 4G-LTE device that is rated 4G LTE CAT3 (102/51 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy S3 is not a 5G NR handset.
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No, the Galaxy S3 is not a USB-C device.
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Yes, the Galaxy S3 has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better