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Samsung Galaxy S III
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Engadget Review
The GS III is an all-rounder of a superphone, but strong competition on the Android scene will stop it reaching the heights of its predecessor.
Sharif SakrMay 25, 2012
Pros
- Reasonable priceSmooth performanceBrilliant Super AMOLED HD displayCall quality and network speeds
Cons
- GSM roaming isn't available yetDoesn't offer 50GB Dropbox storage space
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Samsung Galaxy S III
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- 85AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE66 ReviewsPC Mag80Samsung 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 potentially switching its focus to GSM in six months...PC Mag90Samsung Galaxy S III (U.S. Cellular)The Galaxy S III is the smartphone U.S. Cellular subscribers have been waiting for. The S III is the most powerful Android phone in the nation today, and it now runs on the most-beloved network.CNET80Samsung Galaxy S III review (32GB - white, U.S. CePumped 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.CNET80Samsung Galaxy SIII reviewPumped 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.PC Mag90Samsung Galaxy S III (Verizon Wireless)With state-of-the-art everything, the Samsung Galaxy S III edges out the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx as our top touch-screen smartphone for Verizon Wireless.Engadget80Samsung Galaxy S III for Verizon Wireless reviewIf you're a Verizon customer interested in the best bang for your buck, look no further than the Galaxy S III.Engadget80Samsung Galaxy S III for T-Mobile reviewWhen looking at T-Mobile's current lineup, there's no doubt in our minds that the Samsung Galaxy S III is our number one choice, so long as price isn't a factor. The HTC One S is still a great performer and will be ideal for anyone wary of TouchWiz, the price tag or the larger frame...CNET80Samsung Galaxy S III review (32GB - white, Sprint)The bottom line: 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.PC World90Samsung Galaxy S III Review: Your Next Android PhoAt its core, the Galaxy S III is an excellent phone, and Samsung did the right thing in making it uniform across the multiple carriers.AnandTech80Home smartphones Samsung Galaxy S III Review - AT&[US variant] There’s no doubt in my mind that SGS3 will be just as (if not much more) successful as its predecessors.PC Mag80Samsung Galaxy S III (Sprint)The Samsung Galaxy S III is a top-of-the-line Android smartphone just waiting for Sprint to turn on its new LTE network. The Galaxy S III ties with the HTC EVO 4G LTE as our Editors' Choice for touch-screen smartphones on Sprint.PC Mag90Samsung Galaxy S III (AT&T)With top-of-the-line everything and plenty of innovative features, the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III delivers the ultimate LTE Android smartphone experience. For its overall performance and quality, the Galaxy S III is our new Editors' Choice for touch-screen smartphones on AT&T.Laptop Magazine80Samsung Galaxy S III (AT&T) ReviewThe 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.CNET90Samsung Galaxy S III review (16GB - pebble blue, TPumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S III is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X.TechCrunch90Samsung Galaxy S III review: This is The Phone YouStellar software features paired with a beautiful display and specs that can compete with anything else on the market makes the Galaxy S III nothing short of a total delight ... It’s the phone you’ve been waiting forPopular Science70Samsung Galaxy S III Review: A Phone in Need of anIf you're looking at an Android phone, you should be looking here, you should be looking at HTC's One line, and you should be looking at the Galaxy Nexus. Me personally? The Galaxy S III would be my third choice of the three.GigaOM90Samsung Galaxy S III reviewed: The defining AndroiNot only is this the best Android phone currently available, in my opinion, but it may be for some time.Gizmodo80Samsung Galaxy S III Review: A Great Phone That TrIf you are on Verizon or T-Mobile ... it will be without a doubt the best phone on those two carriers ... If you're on AT&T or Sprint ... If you want the best screen and a lighter touch on the software, go HTC. If you want the best camera and more bells and whistles, go Samsung.Wired70Latest Galaxy Phone Aims for the Stars, But FallsSamsung is still offering top-of-the-line performance here, and the Galaxy S III is more capable than many of the other phones on the market, even if it’s a bit clumsy.New York Times90New Samsung Galaxy Phone Bristles With ExtrasIn Samsung’s latest and greatest machine, you get 4G Internet speed, a huge screen and clever motion-sensing features — in a thin, stunningly sculptured slab. In the galaxy of app phones, this one is a bright, beautiful star.Computerworld80Samsung Galaxy S III review: A rock star phone, buAll considered, the Galaxy S III is a standout smartphone that easily earns a place among the Android elite. It isn't without its flaws -- no technology is -- but it's a mighty fine device with an awful lot to offer.Ars Technica80You are now watching the throne: Samsung Galaxy SSamsung has another winner on its hands here, a worthy successor to the Galaxy S II we loved so much last year. We'd go so far as to say it puts the Galaxy Nexus to shame in near every measure—screen quality, camera quality, battery life, design, and speed.Engadget80Samsung Galaxy S III review shootout: AT&T vs. SprWe're staying true to the conclusion we reached in our original review: we prefer HTC's Sense UI over Samsung's Gingerbread-like TouchWiz and we have a sweet spot for the One X's inventive design, as well.AllThingsD80Galaxy Quest: One Phone Aimed at All NetworksBased on my tests, I consider the Galaxy S III a very good phone, and a strong competitor for the iPhone and for other leading Android models.Engadget90Samsung Galaxy S III reviewThe GS III is an all-rounder of a smartphone, but stronger competition on the Android scene will stop it reaching the heights of its predecessor.Network World100Review: Samsung Galaxy S III smartphoneOverall, this is an impressive smartphone to consider as your next purchase. If you’re open-minded about making the switch from the iPhone, or you want to experience the latest-and-greatest (at least until the new iPhone version comes out) in the smartphone arena, the S III is an excellent choice.SlashGear80Samsung Galaxy S III Review [AT&T & T-Mobile]LTE speed, plenty of processor performance (even without the two “missing” cores) and a brilliant display leave us with no more doubt than when we first reviewed the Samsung. It makes a strong and convincing case for being the best Android phone on the market today.Associated Press80Review: Samsung's Galaxy S III strong contender toIf you’re an Android user looking to switch to an iPhone, the Galaxy offers enough reason to stick with Android. You’ll miss out on the cachet of owning an iPhone or the joys of chatting with Siri, but you’ll get a solid device with the latest technologies.ABC News80Samsung Galaxy S III Review: The New Android PhoneYou also get the benefits of fast LTE data on the AT&T and the Verizon models...The Galaxy S III is packed to the brim with cutting-edge mobile technology and new features, making it what I knew it would be -- the Android phone to beat this year.Mashable70Samsung Galaxy S III: Not So Human After All [REVIAlthough the phone’s more novel functions aren’t that polished — at least it has them. Wireless technologies like NFC, Wi-Fi Direct and LTE are the future of mobile, and you get the sense Samsung is just scratching the surface; software updates and apps could dig much deeper.Consumer Reports80Samsung Galaxy S III shines despite some glitchesWith its huge high-resolution display and futuristic features, the Samsung Galaxy S III can be considered the new template for smart-phone design, kinks and all.CNET AU100Samsung Galaxy S IIIThe Galaxy S3 is the new king of Androids, and the best smartphone on the market, at this time... a phone that does as much as the GS3 — and does it as well as the GS3 does — is very hard to beat.ZDNet UK90Samsung Galaxy S IIIThe Galaxy S III is a very impressive smartphone. Samsung has put a lot of thought into adding value to Android 4.0, taking advantage of motion control and sweeping gestures. It's a pity that Smart Stay didn't work well for us, but we can see its potential.Pocket-Lint90Samsung Galaxy S III reviewThere is a lot to love about the Samsung Galaxy S III. As a premium flagship smartphone it has plenty going for it. The huge display, the power, the smooth and fast operation are all to its credit.SlashGear80Samsung Galaxy S III ReviewIf the company had to compromise in some places on the Galaxy S III, we’d rather accept a somewhat plasticky handset with the incredible performance, brilliant screen and great camera than a nicely-dressed dog.CNET UK90Samsung Galaxy S III reviewThe S3 is a phone for people with serious power needs and a healthy bank balance. If you want a device for 3D gaming, HD video streaming and browsing the web ... the S3 has the superpowered engine and massive display you're looking for.TechRadar90Samsung Galaxy S3 reviewSamsung faced an almost impossible task in trying to create a worthy sequel to the Galaxy S2, but the Galaxy S3 should definitely be one of, if not the phone you should consider on your next trip to your local handset emporium.Android Central80Verizon Galaxy S III reviewThe Galaxy S3 is the best phone on Verizon Wireless right now. That said, this is the worst Galaxy S3 on the market today. You'll be hard pressed to find a better total package when it comes to Android smartphones-- this is simply the best Android device to date.Phone Scoop100Review: Samsung Galaxy S III for SprintLooking at Sprint's current stable of LTE devices, there are few that can compete with the GS3... For Android fans, the Galaxy S III is pretty much the best option available. With support for Sprint's LTE network, it's hard to recommend any other device from Sprint's lineup.KitGuru90Samsung Galaxy S III Indepth ReviewIf you are currently in the market for a high-end smartphone right now then there is only one phone I can recommend; the Galaxy S III. ... At the end of the day Samsung reaffirms its dominance of the high-end Android market with the Galaxy S III.TechRadar90Samsung Galaxy SIII (T-Mobile) reviewIf you're super-hardcore about LTE you'll no doubt be disappointed in T-Mobile.Criticisms aside, current T-Mobile customers will be hard pressed to not love the Samsung Galaxy S3. With its amazing 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD screen, Snapdragon S4 processor, 2GB of RAM, and excellent battery life.Brighthand90Samsung Galaxy S III Review: Universally ExcellentIt's the best Android smartphone at launch for my money, and probably the best overall smartphone until the next iPhone come around. Even then, it will be hard for Apple to top what Samsung has in the Galaxy S III.GSM Arena90Samsung Galaxy S III US edition review: BlockbusteThe 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 ... It includes getting the best hardware available and implementing it into a sleek and manageable device.Forbes80Review: Can the Samsung Galaxy S III Compete?Upon initial use, the Galaxy S III feels like it has a chance at being the best Android phone on the market. Samsung takes this product seriously, and you can tell. In other words: This is a device that feels as if it was made by people who wanted it to be the absolute best it could be.Android Central80AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III reviewPotential Android smartphone buyers on AT&T have a tough choice ... But the GSIII easily stands on its own merits and is worth a long, hard look.Phone Scoop100Review: Samsung Galaxy S IIISamsung has raised the bar with the Galaxy S III. It will be hard for many other manufacturers to reach it, let alone vault over it. For Android fans, the Galaxy S III is the only phone worth getting. Nothing else comes close.phoneArena90Samsung Galaxy S III Review (AT&T, Verizon, T-MobiThe US versions of the Samsung Galaxy S III are still spectacular on so many levels – even despite their choice of using a dual-core Snapdragon S4 chip as opposed to quad-core.GottaBeMobile80Samsung Galaxy S III Review: Editor's ChoiceDespite some minor quibbles, there’s a lot to like about this phone from a hardware perspective–the device is fast, powerful, and available on all major U.S. carriers so you don’t have to switch networks.VentureBeat80Samsung's Galaxy S III: It's good to be the AndroiTwo years after Samsung first showed off its Galaxy S models, the company finally has a no-compromise device that will make iPhone users jealous ... If you’ve been looking to jump into Android, especially if you’re currently an iPhone user, the Galaxy S III is your best bet.Android Central80Samsung Galaxy S III reviewIn spite of the Galaxy S III's identifiable weaknesses and foibles, the overall package that Samsung delivers is still exceptionally good. And that makes it a device we can enthusiastically recommend to high-end smartphone buyers.TechRadar90Samsung Galaxy S3 reviewIf you've been waiting feverishly for the new Samsung Galaxy S3, you will not be disappointed. It's fast, it's sleek and it packs the latest technology that will get your pulse racing.GSM Arena90Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III review: S to the thirdLove it or hate it, the S III is one of the top phones on the market and will stay so for quite a while.phoneArena90Samsung Galaxy S III reviewWhen you factor in the flawless user experience of the Galaxy S III, it quickly becomes evident that there's hardly a better Android smartphone currently around. Samsung has once again nailed it with the Galaxy S III.Gadget Review90SAMSUNG GALAXY S III REVIEWYet in the end if you asked me what the best phone in the world to buy today is, I’d have to say there’s a choice of two: the Samsung Galaxy S III, or waiting... If you purchased your last phone in summer or don’t have a contract right now, then get the Galaxy S III.Mobile Syrup100Samsung Galaxy S III ReviewThe Galaxy S III is the king of android and perhaps the best smartphone ever released. Its an evolutionary upgrade over its predecessor but provides the right balance of subtle improvements and "Wow!" moments to easily justify the purchase.HotHardware90Samsung Galaxy S III Smartphone Review: Style, GraThanks to its competitive price, excellent performance, and extra features, the Galaxy S III is a phone we would highly recommend, and that's why it earned our Editor's Choice award. Samsung has another major success on their hands with the Galaxy S III.IntoMobile90Samsung Galaxy S III Review : Is Samsung still theIf you're looking for the best Android phone you can get on the four major carriers (and then some) in the US, look no further than the Galaxy S III.Android Police70Samsung Galaxy S III Review: Not Revolutionary, Bu[US variant] It's not revolutionary, it's just another step in the steady, forward march of Android.BGR80Samsung Galaxy S III reviewDoes the world really need another Android smartphone that stuffs one-upped specifications into a borderline mediocre package? Probably not. That’s not to say the Galaxy S III is a failure, it’s just not good enough to hang with HTC’s One X.Techno Buffalo100Samsung Galaxy S III Review (AT&T) – The Best An[US variant] Samsung and AT&T have a real winner in the Galaxy S III and I can’t recommend it more to any Android fan — or any smartphone buyer, for that matter.TrustedReviews90Samsung Galaxy S3 reviewA technological tour de force, the Samsung Galaxy S3 packs in just about every goody you could wish for including a dazzling screen, wireless charging and microSD slot. It is not without fault though and its large size may still prove too much for some.Stuff100Samsung Galaxy S3 ReviewGiven its innovative software, expandable storage and much better battery life, the S3 has a rightful claim to be crowned the new king of Android phones. And Apple needs to watch its back... the smartphone war isn't won yet.PocketNow80Samsung Galaxy S III Review (Verizon)If you don’t have a smartphone, or your contract is up, or you’re wondering what phone to get, we’ll make things simple for you: get this phone. You might be also considering the Galaxy Nexus, which is also a great phone, but the Galaxy S III is better in almost every way.MobileBurn100Samsung Galaxy S III review - Samsung's worthy newAs it stands now, the Samsung Galaxy S III is one of, if not the best Android smartphones on the market today and should not have any trouble holding its ground against whatever arrives in the coming months.PocketNow70Samsung Galaxy S III ReviewBut thanks to the beautiful design, great day-to-day performance, superb call quality, and wonderful camera, we can confidently recommend the Galaxy S III for those looking for the best smartphone experience possible.Silicon Republic80Review: Samsung Galaxy S III smartphoneA smartphone for extensive users, its vast features and potential can’t be summed up in a mere 1,200 words. Photo enthusiasts and those who want the best in display are probably best off with the HTC One X, but if your priority is performance, the S III won’t steer you wrong.
- 84AVERAGE USER SCORE183 ReviewsEngadget Reader80May 24, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The Phone itself is good, but the removable battery doesn't have a very long lifetime, and it comes fully loaded whit useless crap and gimmicks which you will only ever use to show of to your dad, how far technology has gotten since the invention of the wheel. But just considering the Hardware, this is probably as good as it get's, mine was dropped from as high as 3 meters and multiple times from chest height without shattering and I never even bought a case for it. Also it seems to be very resistant to water, even after a minute long full immersion in water leading to a force shut down due to short circuit, it only took about 3 Hours to dry out and then worked perfectly fine.Engadget Reader70December 2, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60October 6, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S III is a fairly good phone in my books. The screen is pretty good (despite the brightness capabilities lacking), the camera easily captured the images I wanted and expected, I had no big issues with the calls I made and received, and it seemed like a tank in terms of durability.However, the battery life was horrible, as it would barely last most of the day from sitting in my bag while I was in high school - no WiFi, no 3G, 4G, or LTE connections on. I would constantly resort to shutting it off before 2 pm to preserve the life in case I needed it before the end of the day. Moreover, Samsung's TouchWiz Android skin was horrible. Everything I attempted to run was laggy from day one, and after getting an exchange and "tweaked" multiple times, it still failed to wow me in any way. Annoying bugs never went away, from it constantly factory resetting itself, muting my microphone without my consent, turning itself off and disabling me from ever using the vibrate feature.If you'd just like a working smartphone that will do your basic necessities and don;t care about much else, the S III may be good for you - however, if you are going to go with an older or cheaper Android, I suggest looking elsewhere.Engadget Reader80October 3, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80October 3, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90October 3, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80October 2, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Samsung needs to build their game with the build quality otherwise people which jump ship onto other android phonesEngadget Reader70September 3, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80August 10, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader10July 19, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Phone lasts 1 to 1.5 years, not good value for the price. Gets HOT. Samsung management do not want to address the issue.Engadget Reader50May 25, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!had the phone over 4 months and was pleased with it except from the plastic housing as was quite cheep looking for a £400 phone when first come out and love the fact that it was android as it is more open compared to iso apart from that couldn't fault itEngadget Reader40May 12, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Durability. My screen broke twice and is veeeery expensive to replace. You get the feeling Samsung is rubbing you :( ... The Camera is not bad at day light, but poor when shaking or at low light.Engadget Reader90April 26, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80April 21, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80April 17, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90April 6, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader50April 6, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!My company gave me this phone. I don't like it at all, the worst thing is that i have to use it every day as my professional phone. For my personal use, i bought an iPhone 5S, much better than this old S3. Samsung costumer service is awful! My brother owns a samsung galaxy S4, i would give 8 out of 9 to galaxy s4, that is much better than Galaxy S3, i just don't like it because of the OS, and because of the size.Engadget Reader90April 2, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 26, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Great, lacks ram memory for a perfect experience and the battery is a bit limited - sometimes it gets short of a working dayEngadget Reader90March 11, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Great phone overall except for the battery life. Camera is great, very smooth system and very fast.Engadget Reader90March 2, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The Galaxy came to me at a sudden, my brother bought it for me as a present and I really love it. Almost everything from the hardware to software is really great for me, many people would argue with me when I say the design is good, but trust me, it's good! At least it's more classy and natural than the "dimples" of the GS5.Overall, the experience using the GS3 is amazing, and still it's a great smartphone for me.Engadget Reader90January 30, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 28, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80January 28, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 8, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Over all this is a very good phone. The S-Pen option was really nice as a stylus, would have liked it better if there was a built in stylus like the galaxy note. If they'd included the stylus in the S4 I would have gone that route instead of to the galaxy note II.Engadget Reader80January 6, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 5, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60January 2, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Battary durability is too poor.Engadget Reader80January 1, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I got my S3 international version may be 1.6 years back its just working amazing. Only the issue is poor battery otherwise its amazing phoneEngadget Reader80December 12, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70December 10, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!To be honest, I was impressed at a first glance. But after few days it wasn't as great as I expected. Don't misunderstood, Galaxy S3 is still a very good device to use. It has good call quality and reception, the camera is good. The only thing I hate when it comes to Samsung's devices is the lag of opening Contacts/Message/Phone app. IMO Galaxy S3 would be able to run faster if it had more RAM. It's clearly that 1 GB of RAM contributes to the lag of this device.Engadget Reader70December 8, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90December 6, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80December 5, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Generally great all around.Engadget Reader90December 4, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90December 4, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60December 4, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80November 30, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 29, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Galaxy s3 is been a quite old chap now.Still its among the best phone till now.I have still stick to it and seriously happy with it. :)-light weight-reasonably large display which is sufficient-great battery-can still compete with latest iphone 5 and htc one.Engadget Reader70November 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader30November 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The last mobile product I will ever purchase from Samsung....Operating system updates are infrequent and when/if they appear they are really buggy and break functionality... (for example docking stations in 4.1). Multitasking looks completely broken since switching between apps seems to require the app to be reloaded.Phone now more buggy and slow than every after 4.3 (an update which Samsung subsequently pulled). The biggest thing for me at the moment is the "skipping/pausing" issue - meaning that I can't use it as a music player...Engadget Reader80November 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!nice using itEngadget Reader90November 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80November 25, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80November 23, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A great phone, but battery starts draining faster after fairly a year use.The camera quality is great, no doubt.However Samsung apps really are a problem and real battery and network hogs.....So if you're planning to buy it, I would recommend a international GSM version with CYANOGENMOD rom + Franco Kernel ( yes it really works great with cyanogen mod ) However if You think you like the TouchWiz UI, The closest launcher which I can think of is Nova launcher Prime and you are going to be hooked to it foreverEngadget Reader80November 23, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!It is pretty good phone. Especially now because it got very cheap. If you don't accept any lags it is not a good phone for you though. And the desing (including used materials) could be better.Engadget Reader80November 20, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 19, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 4, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100October 26, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80October 3, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 23, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70September 9, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 20, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100July 5, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90June 9, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70June 1, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80May 20, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I originally bought this phone on a bit of a whim. My Samsung Focus had just stopped working, and I was going off to school soon so I needed a phone quickly. I was planning on just getting another Windows Phone, but when I got into the AT&T store and saw this phone I was hooked. Up to this point, I had been pretty outspoken against Android. Well, I'm quite glad that I made the impulse buy that I did because this is the best phone I've ever owned (I've tried both iPhone and Windows Phone). Android Jelly Bean is a great OS, that is easy to figure out and customize to your heart's content. The screen size is something I wasn't sure about, because it made the phone quite large. I've been pleasantly surprised though. Since the phone is quite light, it doesn't really feel any bulkier or harder to carry around than an iPhone. The screen is also very nice, but sometimes I wish it were a little brighter when I'm outside. The battery life is the only downside, and it still comes in at average I would say. Overall, the best phone I've ever owned and I would say that if you buy this phone you won't be disappointed!Engadget Reader80May 5, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 4, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80April 25, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Mine is Korean version with Exynos processor in LTE band.yeah pretty fast, smooth, and pretty, but battery time is awful.this cannot stand a half day. and many of bugs still exist.except this problem. this one is gently nice phone.Engadget Reader70April 17, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100March 29, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader70March 26, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70March 23, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Overall its no worse than the top hardware for other platforms. However to say the Galaxy S3 with Android will solve your issues with other mobile hardware/OS without presenting a bevy of new issues would be naive. The phone does what it needs to but I wouldn't say it does it with any elegance or style.Engadget Reader80March 22, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 22, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 20, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 18, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80March 17, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100March 7, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80March 2, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80March 1, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetThullraven100March 1, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Best all around device out there right now without trade offs. Let me explain. Some devices can do all that the GS3 can do, but are limited by weak non-removable batteries, or bad cameras, or non expandable storage, or a combination of these. Some people complain of how "cheap" it feels because of the plastic body and light weight. To them I say "get a case or cover". You should anyway to protect any cell phone. Battery life is not bad for a pocket computer. At least I have the option of carrying a spare battery if I can't plant myself by a charger for awhile. I've had plenty of smartphones with a worse battery life and I'm sure there are some with better. I'm not going to go into ALL this device can do because, frankly, I don't have the time to write a book. It's not my nature to bash the competition, so i won't. I'll just simply say that this device is a complete package and is great at everything it does. Nothing is perfect, but this is pretty close. Nuff said :)Engadget Reader90February 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!My favorite feature so far is the new and improved notification system. I had the S2 and can definitely see the difference. Specifically with Gmail notifications, I really like the lengthened e-mail view. It gives me a little bit more of the details of the message, so I can determine whether I want to read it now or later. Great for productivity.Engadget Reader50February 21, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!If you are already heavily vested in the Android ecosystem and have enjoyed past Samsung Galaxy phones, this won't disappoint. If you want a "good" Android smartphone, I'd recommend getting the Google Nexus phones. Anything else is subpar and you are tied up by carriers and manufacturers for official updates. However, I would still recommend going w/ an Apple iPhone if your budget allows. Apple's iPhone is locked down by default, but can be jailbroken and modified much like a 'rooted' Android phone. Apple also because of their locked down nature, has a much wider 3rd-Party accessory manufacturer pool. It's also much easier to determine whether that accessory is compatible w/ your iPhone. iOS updates are also provided to most all devices. Android unfortunately suffers from the openness, because 'nothing' is standard so it's difficult for 3rd party accessory makers to make a 'polished' product.Finally, if you want to support US companies, you're better off going w/ google nexus or Apple iPhones.Engadget Reader60February 13, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I really wanted to love this phone. I switched from an iPhone 4S to this to try out android. I even modded the back plate to allow it to inductively charge with touchstone docks. It has some pros (nice big screen, android, customization, AMOLED gives great black levels)BUT,Here is a list of my main complaints:Group messaging didn't work on this phone.Google Play won't give you an option to store your music on the SD card.Text an call vibrations are identical and can't be made different from each other (without installing third party apps that were buggy for me).Pentile matrix screen makes colors inferior to apple iphone 4S or 5 screens.Gmail couldn't display an HTML email zoomed out, had to pan around and half the time it would swipe over the the next email. This was infuriating but was fixed with the jelly bean update. I had already sold the phone by then.Samsung announced an inductive charging dock before the phone even launched. What ever happened to that??? I appreciate it when companies make promises they don't keep.Had to turn off S-voice double tap activation because it caused a full 1-2 second lag when hitting the home button.When passing the phone to a friend to show them something they accidentally hit a volume/power/capacitive button 75% of the time.Plastic construction felt cheap and wasn't very durable.Engadget Reader50February 8, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!save your money and its better you buy lg optimus g... as that would be a smart choice..Engadget Reader90January 28, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Amazing Product, display, usability, everything seems great. Only one fault so far I'd like to complain and is I guess similar to what a lot of other people complain and it is the battery life. If that could get extended, would be the best!Engadget Reader70January 18, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Review for the UK LTE (EE) version.The hardware is very good, albeit the plastic which still has a less-premium feel to it. The USB Charger is very short and falls well short of Lightning, which means you don't have to suffer from aligning the port incorrectly every time.As per usual Samsung tradition, the box came with an irritating load of gimmicky feature stickers, something that is surely not Designed for Humans as per their marketing strategy. There seems to be this strange disconnect between the Samsung Corporation strategy and marketing and its products, which aim to satisfy the customer for only the first few weeks, after which, the device becomes an irritation to use.A snippet of stupid design choices:S Voice is annoying and is not nearly as integrated in to the OS as Siri is, therefore making it a gimmick.Google Now integration lacks the best method, swipe up from the bottom, and instead you can open it by pressing the bottom left menu button...but it brings up the keyboard, which is irritating, Or, by holding the Home button and selecting Google Now, but that's time consuming.The phone has a notification for everything. Literally, the top notification bar will be overcrowded just when you've configured the phone, without actually being able to see notifications from the apps that you would really need.Once charged, it will turn the screen on, stay on, and bleep every once in a while. How annoying.Also, why is there no HD Video calling like FaceTime or Skype (PC-PC calls)?Conclusion:TouchWiz is a plague on the Android platform, just as Sense and MotoBlur. A fairly adequate device which is thus plagued by mediocre software and poor design decisions. The Galaxy S4 is no better, with more battery sucking components and gimmicky feature. Pass on this one, and the next one.Get an iPhone 5, a Nexus 4, an HTC One or a Lumia 920 instead of this insult.Engadget Reader100January 18, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Got this today and been using it home and in work ! i really love the look and the speed it deliveres ! a great toolEngadget Reader100January 12, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 7, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 4, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This has to be the best phone I've had to date. The Droid 4 is great thanks to the hardware keyboard, the Galaxy Nexus would be fine if it weren't plagued with a yellow tinted screen. The speed, screen and fun experienced with the SGSIII (S3) is unparalleled in my experience.Engadget Reader80December 28, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80December 19, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90December 15, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I recently purchased this phone as an upgrade from the GS2 and I am so excited. It really is an upgrade with added features, abilities and things to play with. I haven't had the chance to play with the S Beam yet. Battery life is better than others but is trumped by some phones. I found that with normal use (emails, some browsing, phone calls, some bird hurling) it is above some others. I stream pandora at home to my bluetooth speaker and, like a given, it does drain.Engadget Reader90December 15, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60December 14, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Overall, this is a good phone, but certainly not excellent. I can't say if it's the best Android phone, but I can say that if it is, that doesn't say much about Android. I switched to Windmobile from Rogers in Canada. I had an iPhone which I was quite happy with, but Rogers couldn't compete on phone plans. I read that the Samsung Galaxy S3 was the best phone out there, so I got one with my new carrier. Needless to say, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The OS is clumsy and slow, the apps crash and don't work very well. For some reason the music randomly stops when playing and needs me to press play again. I rely heavily on my Calendar and Email, sadly these apps are very disappointing. No where near the ease of use and polish of the iPhone. The new OS updates I've heard so much about haven't arrived yet, but I doubt these shortcomings will change in Jelly Bean... if it ever comes.Engadget Reader100December 11, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Samsung Galaxy S3 will run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) [with] a 4.8-in. touchscreen with an HD Super Amoled display at 1280 x 720...an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. the Samsung Galaxy S3 is not much bigger than...the Galaxy S II, because the bezel has been reduced. ... Intelligent software in the phone provides face and voice recognition. ... Samsung showed how the phone's screen will go black when a user's eyes are closed. Samsung said the Galaxy S III will have a 2,100 mAh battery.Read more at http://www.rpriceindia.in/2012/12/samsung-i9300-galaxy-s3-price-in-india.html#mV7cQR4GsbdrOyWd.99Engadget Reader30December 9, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!First and foremost was the quality of the display. After being used to an iPhone 4 I found the display on the Galaxy S3 to be substandard. Secondly, the camera on phones means a lot to me and again the quality of the camera was substandard in comparison to the iPhone 4 or on my brothers iPhone 4S.Positive features are purely software based, I did enjoy the ability to set default applications for just about anything. You can find any application that you can think of in the store.The build quality of the phone is awful for a flagship device. It felt cheap and plasticy. I could see if you had to replace the battery regularly the ultra-thin back of the phone breaking easily.Engadget Reader90December 8, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80December 3, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 26, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!My daily and i love it.Engadget Reader80November 23, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100November 18, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 17, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Marvelous hardware. Just upgraded to Jellybean and the performance is quite snappy. Nice form factor and weight. Display is gorgeous. Only problem is the Samsung overlay: bloatware, can't move apps to SD card (!), can't tether out of the box, and and the fact that Sprint has the poor data coverage outside of major metropolitan areas. Waiting for a stable ROM such as Cyanogenmod to come out.Engadget Reader90November 14, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100November 11, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Amazing phone. The specs are great, awesome display, microSD card slot, ton of accessory support. getting JB, etc. It's the perfect phone.Engadget Reader100November 4, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 3, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetRyan100November 3, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's so many features this has that the others dont, and at the same time, the battery life and size are not compromised at all. Really doesnt get better than this right now.Engadget Reader90October 31, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Home Run Team SAMSUNGIf you are tired of the iPhone hype and proprietary Apple nonsense, this phone not only matches up to the iPhone 5 but exceeds it in many specs/capabilities. If you like web-browsing, the S3 eats the iPhone with web experience and compatibility. MIcroUSB is compatible amongst all Android products. Charging peripherals are cheap and not engineered for out of warranty failure.Samsung is one of the largest electronics suppliers in the world and provides tommorrow's chips and technologies today at rock-solid pricing. Yes there is a new top dog in town, not only in small North American markets but "globally"Engadget Reader80October 30, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetUday70October 29, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90October 24, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Elegant looking phone. Upgraded from Galaxy I, and there is no comparison. Considered iPhone, mainly because of Siri. Since I text and email a lot, the "Swype" feature on this phone makes it a winner for me. The display on the iPhone is too small for me. My daughter has the iPhone, and I like it, but ultimately, the Galaxy S III is a better phone for me.Engadget Reader80October 24, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!android has caught up.Engadget Reader90October 19, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100October 14, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!superb allround deviceEngadget Reader90October 14, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's not much to dislike about this phone. The battery could last a little longer, but that's a technology problem you can't pin on Samsung. Plus, the phone is functional enough that it encourages use, which in turn runs down the battery.Engadget Reader60October 10, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90October 9, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100October 9, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Its all in the ratings.Engadget Reader80October 8, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I was a proudly HTC Sensation user, but then I had to change my phone. As the HTC One X was not available when I made the change, I picked this one. I was very used to using the HTC Sense, so I was a bit afraid about the new TouchWiz Nature, but after a couple of weeks I get used to it. The phone really works great, picking up the right apps helps a lot. Till now I haven't got any system crashes (with the Sensation the system crashes were very normal), and everything works as they're suppose to work. Video, music and photos are simply great. I would recomend this phone without any doubt.Engadget Reader90October 4, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Un apparecchio eccezionale, il migliore mai posseduto !Engadget Reader100October 3, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The Galaxy SIII is by far the best Smartphone I ever owned! Its fast, light and very durable when it comes to battery lifeEngadget Reader80October 3, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!When I decided to fight for an early upgrade from my Incredible 2 I zeroed in on the S III because it was a top tier flagship phone. For me I was tired of bargain phones and wanted something I could be comfortable with for the full two years of my contract. I know the display is Pentile but for me I can barely notice. The display is one of the best displays I've used and seen, right up there with the iPhone 4/4s/5. Colors are really bright and vibrant and text is really clear. I haven't noticed the yellow hue yet to white backgrounds so that's a plus.The camera is probably the biggest disappointment to me with the whole phone. I read the reviews, I saw samples, etc and it looked solid yet its been an up and down experience for me. With certain photos colors look good, clear and crisp but others they look really washed out. The camera does much better on close up macro style shots but wider angle photos is where I can really see the washed out look. I've been trying different settings to see if I can zero it in better and exposure controls are helping a bit but I was hoping for no frills out of the box experience. If this is what Samsung is putting into their flagship phones they have a long long way to go before catching up to the other big names in the camera phone arena.If the goal of Touchwiz is to make things easier for the user than Samsung is about 80% of the way there. For the most part Touchwiz does offer a lot to the user experience and provides an easier way to get comfortable with Android. The notification shade controls are great and make it easier to get system toggles without needing widgets. However there is just so much to Touchwiz that diving through the menus can be cumbersome. There is a lot to go through and this can be very intimidating to users who are new to smartphones.The S III may be a flagship device on the inside but on the outside it feels no different than your run of the mill budget phone. Samsung could stand to learn a little bit from HTC or Apple and build a nice feeling quality phone. A premier phone that you're putting up against the iPhone should offer a lot more than just plastic.Samsung needs to stop trying to win the feature race with their phones and concentrate better on making a quality product all around. Samsung seems really intent on packing as much as possible into Touchwiz by bundling in gimmicky things like tilt to navigate, smart stay (moderately useful), pop up player, S Voice (which is really just a joke compared to Siri), S-Beam, etc. If this is what Samsung plans to focus on moving forward than I can't see myself owning another Samsung. Samsung should pull the reins back on all this extra fluff and focus on a really good camera and good design. At a minimum they need to really step up the game with the camera and focus there.Even with the typical Android rumors swirling around I would still feel comfortable recommending this phone to someone looking for a powerful Android phone. Yes it's Touchwiz but if you load a different launcher it's really hard to tell, they've done a lot to fix the cartoonish aspect of Touchwiz. Camera issues aside in the end this is a phone that is reliable and powerful.Engadget Reader90September 29, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadgetsuperg05100September 28, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!excellent device great for browsing and multimedia play back on its wonderful hd screen easy media sharing and great call quality on tmobileEngadget Reader100September 28, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100September 28, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Overall an AMAZING phone, MY phone isn't a 4G phone which would have been nice, but I can't dock it for that because there are 4G versions out there... The battery life is the only thing that could really use improving upon...the AMAZING display does eat up the battery pretty quick, while I am getting a day's worth of charge out of it, by the end of a day it's nearly drained. Recommend Charging it while you drive or are sitting at a desk to keep it going all day.Engadget Reader50September 24, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!While the SGS3 remains a good phone it is outdone by it's older sibling in too many ways, most importantly build quality. While this phone is good, it's not great, the few things it has over it's older brother are in my opinion not enough to get excited about, and considering everything the SGS2 brought to the table, this phone remains a huge disappointment to me.Engadget Reader90September 24, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100September 23, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The Galaxy S III is one of the best Android smartphones but would be better with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.Engadget Reader70September 21, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 19, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80September 17, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 17, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Great Phone. Definitely beats the iPhone 4S in almost every aspect.Engadget Reader100September 15, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 14, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I bought this phone because i got tired if iPhones. I have had an IPhone since the iphone 3g, that one i upgraded to 3gs, then to 4 and 4s. I noticed that I have actually been using the same phone for several years. Every second model changed the way the phone looked, and the next was just an performance booster. That is why i decided to try the Samsung Galaxy SIII, and I do not regret that choice. I still use my IPhone 4S as an ipod in my car so I touch it every once in a while. After only one week with the Galaxy, i took my old iphone in my hand, and it felt ridiculously small, and the screen felt like a toy. I have been against Android because the redundant supply of apps doing the same tasks. But with the Galaxy I saw that the improvements in the Android system had been enormous since my previous android phone, the HTC Hero.The apps very refined, and the ability of widgets was something that I really missed in IOS. I found calendar apps in android that finally enabled me to leave my paper calendar behind.Everything on the galaxy has been running smooth and all apps that I have tried works properly. The screen beats the retina display any day on the iPhone. Size does matter, and when I saw the new IPhone 5 I was happy that I got the Samsung.Some of the drawbacks are the materials does not feel exclusive. They look nice, but the feel is not on the same level as the IPhones. But the form is good, the weight is good, and the screen-estate is to die for.If you are wondering what phone to get. The Iphone or the Samsung, my recommedation will be the Galaxy SIII.Engadget Reader90September 13, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader30September 13, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Don't like its design. Pentile display is bad and amoled gives unnatural colors.Engadget Reader40September 12, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A poor product that's more likely to be frustrating than useful. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80September 8, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100September 7, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Overall is an excellent smartphone. Loved the motion features. Really brings a lot of convenience to me. Worth the price. Display size and quality is outstanding. Use it to view videos and MVs a lot while on waiting time. A lot of modifications can be done without rooting, making my phone unique. There are really quite a number of features makes this phone out stand the others. Can't really list them out one by one. It's really an awesome piece of work from Samsung. Keep the good work. No complain towards the phone. I will be hoping for more from Samsung in the future. And I do hope Samsung could do an official update for S3 from Ice Cream Sandwich to Jelly Bean.Engadget Reader100September 5, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I recently got my self a Samsung Galaxy S3, and I just love it! I found some most interesting little known facts about it at www.samsunggalaxys3hq.comYou must read it too, the more you find out about the phone, the more you will love it. The Galaxy S3 is fantastic. I am just loving the experience of using it from the day i bought it. For more facts this site is well worth checking out www.samsunggalaxys3hq.comYour friends are going to envy you, just because this phone is so amazing!Engadget Reader80September 1, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Extremely good phone with many many great features and just beastly specs. Truly does not lag at all. A must buy.Engadget Reader100August 27, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 23, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!All Cool so far! gave it a 9 cause the battery still dies very fastEngadget Reader90August 22, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The GSIII defines how far lte devices have come and really sets the standard for what is expected for a phone at this level. Small software gripes exist and Verizon loves to tell me to put my wifi on but besides that I am only hopeful for this phone. This phone being the flagship it is will be future proofed for awhile only second to the nexus family. As far as Verizon goes this is a no brainer with no HTC flagship on the lineup. If you are due for a upgrade this is your go to smartphone option. however it might be worthwhile to wait and see what apple has in store come this October.Engadget Reader90August 19, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100August 18, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The phone has tons and tons of small and neat features and its amazing to use.Must buyEngadget Reader100August 18, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Had the chance to configure two S3's ! It's a great experience using it !Engadget Reader90August 17, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This phone represents Samsung throwing down the gauntlet as being a premier smartphone manufacturer Some would argue that the did that with the Galaxy S2, but the S3 seems have been designed to take all that is great in the Android ecosystem and push it out there. Personally I think it is the best phone you can buy right now.This phone is fast, really fast, the Touch wiz UI is the only thing slowing it down I installed Nova and Apex launcher and you see the difference. The screen is fantastic and most of my battery life has actually been because I am turning on the phone so often. Call quality is fantastic. Camera is great, for those persons who are complaining about the camera, this isn't a DSLR folks, come on. I have the International version so the only bloatware I have is the Samsung apps and they aren't bad, the calendar is functional and has some nice features,The music and video app is great with the quirky pop out player. The S planner has a stupid name but is also pretty good especially if you have a stylus, and the FM radio is functional but could have included bells and whistles found in radio apps these days (UPDATE 1: okay just played around with the radio app and its more functional than I thought, you can record live radio and schedule recordings as well, not sure why you would want to do it but hey its there, still try out the Tune in Radio app as a replacement). Samsung also looked around and took the best ideas of the Android community and implemented it in this phone. You have easy access icons on the lock screen and the ability to launch right into the applications. You can add your contact details on your lock screen as well which is handy for keeping your phone locked down but still accessible in case some kind person finds it (yeah right). Customization is a big part of Android and you can customize the ringtone for contacts and the vibration. You can even create custom vibrations. There are a ton more customization features that are hidden throughout this phone including some gestures that range from useful (turn the phone over to silence the alarm, a call or the music player) to forgettable.Now on to the gimmicks. I would say Samsung needs a Steve Jobs type of person to say this is crap, don't include this, take that out. S voice is crap, and should have been left out since Samsung focused so much on motion control. A horrible design choice was to use the old method of creating folders rather than the drag and drop method (note an alternate launcher fixes that problem). The annoying water sounds that greet you when you first start up the phone is a big mistep but was done to keep the vibe of the whole nature UX of the phone, my advice make this the first thing you get rid of (settings, sounds and turn that sucker off). Also you can do like me and hide from the app drawer the Samsung hub and the games hub and all those other crap apps you find. (while in the app drawer hit the settings button and chose hide from app drawer , make your selections and hit done.)Small annoyances aside this is a fantastic phone and is being well supported by Samsung with a rumored build of Jelly Bean coming in September which would be a record in terms of updating phones for the company. Very Strong Buy recommendationUPDATE 2: there was a leak that the latest operating system for this phone will be coming at the end of August which is 4.1 Jellybean, if this is true then it makes this phone an even better buy as this would be the fastest Samsung has updated any of their phones which I take as good news for their support of this phone.Engadget Reader70August 16, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60August 16, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Best android phone I've ever used, but that's not saying a lot. The display is amazing and 4g LTE is insanely fast on verizon but battery life really pays because of both. I would say I get maybe half the usable time on a charge compared to my iPhone 4. My other gripe is that the app ecosystem is way behind iOS. Coming from an iPhone 4 to this has been painful at best. It will get better for me because part of it has just been growing pains and getting used to Android but I won't be getting rid of my iPhone 4 until the new model comes out next month and that will definitely become my primary phoneEngadget Reader100August 14, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This one of the best that there is out there in the market. The design is wisely built http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaCg900NV2U You need to buy this one. Highly recommended!Engadget Reader100August 12, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Had it for about a month now. The primary thing that needs to be addressed about is the build quality. I paid about $750 for it and after 3 days of use, the back cover's pearly glossy finish started peeling off. First, on the right side below the power button, then above it just where you are supposed to stick your nail to remove it. The gray matte finish on the sides got black scratches. I even have a casing for it. Had to buy a new back cover for about $35 at a Samsung service center. Very disappointed indeed. Planning on selling it after receiving the new back cover. The screen is fine but tends to turn all colors into dark bluish/violetish tint. All whites turn dark. Light green turns dark green, leaves turn blue-green. Everything's very dark and cold and unnatural (funny thing it has Natural contrast preset which barely does anything at all, everything still looks fake and dark). The only thing it presents great are the blacks. The thing i love about it is that it multi-tasks like a boss. One app to the next one and to the next one then back to the first one makes no lag at all. Very smooth and lovely. It also has a power-saving mode built-in in the settings when you need it. Overall not satisfied. Because of the dull design and poorer than poor durability and build quality. Would have forgiven the design if it was durable as they claim it is. I did not shell out a lot of bucks for that kind of build quality.Engadget Reader70August 9, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This is probably the best Android out to date. The fact that the memory can be expanded makes it better than the HTC One X, but who really needs more than 16GBs on a phone. There are cloud methods as well ala Dropbox.Engadget Reader80August 8, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Firstly I am coming from a Samsung Galaxy S2, I loved my S2 and thought it was an epic Phone until the S3 came out and I went for it (the performance and design wowed me, also the screen size as I like watching movies and surfing the web on the Go)Camera is great and like the S2 I was able to get some great aps for it, only thing that annoyed me was that the camera is so close to the edge that it can easily be obscured by a finger.Media (Music) one thing I miss is being able to change tracks while the phone is locked by sliding the screen down and shuffling through the tracks, now you have to unlock the phone fully to get to music playlist.The functions on the bottom are to sensitive as in one touch and you are whisked further back then you want, even if its accident touch lolother then that the Media playback is great (the added ability to watch films and browse other aps at the same time is a great new feature and one reason that i went for the phone.the weight is great and it feels lighter then the S2 despite the larger size (maybe not as fat)The battery is great and lasts along timeanother thing I do miss is Task manager and being able to close all Aps or clear memory which the S3 seems to be lackingOverall the phone is great but I do miss some of my old features from the S2 which made things so much easierEngadget Reader100August 4, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80August 3, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!While the Galaxy SIII is undeniably the king of the mobile phone world right now, soon to be de-throned only by it's bigger boned brother - The Note 2 - there are some annoyances that are really bugging me. I want to give this a perfect score as I feel it *should* be that good, but unfortunately does fall short on a few things.Firstly, Samsung's version of the stock apps are either mediocre or just down-right poor. Take the clock app for instance - not only does it not look pretty, but it's very feature-less compared to what I'm used to from HTC. It also has a bug where if you use the stopwatch or timer, the time resets to zero once you've been out of the app for a few minutes or lock the screen. Their email app is very clumsy and awkward to use. Most of the new features Samsung unveiled at their unpacked event don't work as well as the bragged about - even in good lighting, the SIII isn't reliable at detecting my eyes are still looking at the screen. It seems clear to me that while Samsung have tried to put a lot of effort into baking awesome new features into Android to set them apart from the competition, they may have been too adventurous and become the jack of all trades, master of none (in relation to the 'stock apps').Stock, the SIII is fast and very smooth - you want the music app open? It's open, sometimes so fast you're not even sure if you actually tapped the app's icon or not. With a decent ROM flashed to it and uninstalled the bloatware, the SIII almost seems like it's reading your mind and always 1 step ahead. The camera lag is negligible and with full resolution the burst speed is very impressive. With the HX Camera mod installed, the video quality is ridiculously good from a handset. With the same footage shot at the same time, it beats the iPhone 4S' video quality by far, hands down. Both in colour and pinpoint sharpness. Audio on video also sounds marginally better, though only by a hair.Overall I'm very happy, but due to the underwhelming design and materials used, and the very poor quality of some of the stock apps, I need to mark this down to a solid 8/10. Had the stock apps been as good as HTC's, it would be a 9/10. Had the phone been made with more reassuring materials rather than cheap looking over-glossed plastic and even just an extra 300-500mah battery, it would have been a perfect 10.Engadget Reader90July 24, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best phone available today.Engadget Reader100July 21, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetTAZ42790July 19, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90July 12, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A great phone, a huge leap forward for touchwiz.Engadget Reader80July 12, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60July 11, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Had this for only a couple of days before switching to One X. The phone feels like super cheap plastic in hand, definitely does not worth the money spent. Screen is also not as good as the One X especially at certain viewing angles and sunlight. Battery life is meh, and UI is ugly IMO.Engadget Reader90July 11, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!To begin with, I am not a fan of Android nor Samsung since all of them typically look the same and boring. I love phone that both great aesthetic and easy to use (i.e. Sony Xperia S, Lumia 800, etc) However, with S3, I intrique with couple things. First the screen is absolute gorgeous. It is huge and so crisp. I owned Sony Xperia S before buying Galaxy S3 and I have to say S3 has the edge here. I always afraid that the phone becoming too big on my hand and it will be not be comfortable for one hand operation. However, the form factor of the phone actually makes it quite comfortable on your hand. The second feature is the camera. I am camera phone addict :) I bought Nokia N8 and Pure 808 just because the awesome camera built-in. Xperia S has pretty good camera but S3 is even better. You able to take the shot without any lagging. The shutter speed is instant and you can even do the burst mode which takes 20 pictures in one click. That is quite awesome for a phone. My only grief is the focus sometime can hit and miss even though I tap on the screen to tell it to focus to certain thing. That usually can be fixed by tweaking the camera setting, but to do that every time you want to take a picture is quite cumbersome. For camera phone, you expect point of shoot most of the time. All I can say is I am quite happy with it. It is one of the best Android phone that I own so far.Engadget Reader100July 9, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90July 7, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90July 6, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This is my first smartphone. I like to go for the best if I can, or else why bother, right? When I was finally ready to buy one late last year, I spent months waiting for the Galaxy Nexus to launch in India. It was the latest and greatest at the time, and I was keen on the stock Android experience, never having used it before. The launch kept getting delayed and was eventually cancelled outright due to the impending launch of the S3. The Nexus was getting a bit long in the tooth anyway and I was craving quad-core, so after reading a million reviews, I took the plunge and splashed my cash on Samsung's latest!HardwareOut of the box, the thing is a sight to behold and so light, I could scarcely believe it! The screen is GORGEOUS, I just couldn't get my eyes off of it. And that was with the screen turned off! True fact. Yes the rear is a bit off and plasticky but nowhere near as bad as the pictures depict. It's pretty OK actually, but it's too smooth and catches grease and fingerprints pretty easy. Gotta keep wiping it off, which is unfortunate. Other than that, it's great. Great build quality (which is important), well placed buttons with a decent enough "throw" to them.One exception though: the "Home" button which, after a month's use I still haven't gotten used to. It's way too shallow and you inadvertently end up touching the capacitive "Back" button which then screws everything up. The other little irritant is that "Back" button which is super-sensitive and placed awfully close to the edge of the screen. I'm right handed and the base of my palm keeps touching that area and gives the phone a "Back" command, which again, screws everything up. TouchWizI've never been a fan of Samsung phones. I used to own a Corby Pro a while back and was actually glad when I lost it! That had the Bada OS whose UI I despised and I was terribly disappointed to see similar design elements on my new super-expensive S3! What was wrong with stock ICS with the fancy new font and everything?!I have nothing good to say about TouchWiz. Never mind the look of it, which is boring, simple things like Contacts seem to be buggy at times. Put a bit too much metadata into a contact and the thing crashes. Try to merge more than 5 contacts, and it doesn't allow you. Why!! Are we only allowed to have 5 profiles on the internet then? Not one more or you're a different person altogether with the same name. It's ridiculous. I'm trying to keep my contact list clean but I'm not holding out much hope in that regard.That was just the basic Contacts app, this being a phone and all. I could go on about TouchWiz like in the Camera app where you have to go in and change the Scene mode EVERY SINGLE TIME, or where mobile data doesn't always catch back on after you've turned it off and on again. Or the useless (for me, anyway) S Memo app that supports note taking, but prefers I use my finger to get some handwriting practice instead, or the music player that screws up my track metadata without fail, or the sub-par video player that doesn't play certain Xvids, never mind that it has live preview or the pop-out player. The thing I've noticed with Samsung is that they add just one fancy new element to a function and call it revolutionary. Everything else under the hood can be rubbish. Like live preview that looks great no doubt, but what's the point if it doesn't play some of my files. This isn't an iPhone dammit! Or the fancy Lock screen which is nice and all, but after you've used it for a week or two, you realise it's JUST A SCREEN. The OS hiding under it is bland as ever. I know I'm nitpicking, but when you're spending you're hard earned cash for THE best, you expect THE best in every regard. This is supposed to be the Ferrari of the mobile world, why should it feel at times like a Fiat then? I feel a bit cheated. So enough about TouchWiz. IT SUCKS! I haven't tried it but I'm sure Google's done a better job with stock ICS, they couldn't have gotten it this bad.ICSIf not for Android, I'd have given this phone a terrible review because I'd have been stuck with the UI I had got. But thankfully, unlike the iPhone I can change things if I don't like them! And that's the whole point really. Sure Android is still evolving and it always will. It's got it's flaws too. Android apps are not always as good as their iOS counterparts. They can be buggy. My experiences: Instagram, Temple Run, Facebook. But I can live with that knowing it's being tirelessly worked on, constantly improved. That's why I chose ICS over iOS. If I don't like something, I'll get an app that does it just the way I want it, or better still, a ROM. I'll be waiting for a good one to come out and the S3 will be the best phone it can be. It isn't just now.ScreenI love the screen. The colours just pop and photos and video are a joy. I think that whole PenTile argument is moot as the higher resolution nullifies it's drawbacks. If you're at all concerned about that, don't be.But I'm having second thoughts about the screen size. At first 4.8" was a nice thought. And showing it off to friends gave me a cheap thrill. But really, I'm getting the feeling it's a bit impractical. It's too big. I don't have small hands, but I still have issues with one-hand operation. It's hard to reach the edges of the screen without readjusting your grip and that's just cumbersome. And in trying to squeeze as much real estate as possible, the touch buttons have been pushed all the way out, causing inadvertent presses. On top of that the touch is super-sensitive, compounding the problem. You barely have to touch the screen to register a press. You can even do so by touching the edge of the screen (which gets me worried about getting a case or a bumper). I swear there have been times I didn't even actually touch the screen and it registered.Besides, even on such a large and brilliant screen, movie watching is no fun. It's great for shorter videos like podcasts, but that's it. So don't fall for screen size. Something smaller with the same features would be the way to go. The one thing where size matters: gaming. But if you're a full-on gamer, there is no way you won't be missing hardware buttons. Get yourself a console. If you still want screen size, heck, just get a Note! But good luck impressing chicks with that!Final WordsSo that's my review of the Galaxy S3. You can get reviews of all the good stuff about the phone from any tech site out there, and they're for the most part true. But the real irritants don't get caught out as no one's given a phone for a month to review. This review should aid in that department. My criticisms may not reflect a 9/10 rating, but I'm not really stuck with the bad things about this phone. That's the beauty of Android. It's pretty open, and in time the S3 will get better and better with new ROMs coming out. I'm waiting to see what Cyanogenmod's gonna look like.The hardware is all there. Only time will make this phone awesome. So you might wanna hold out and wait for a price drop. Or if you can wait even longer, just save up for the next Nexus! I am now a firm believer in the Stock Android experience.Now come on Samsung, you better not mess up with those software updates!!!Engadget Reader100July 5, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100July 5, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90July 5, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!HTC One X's twin brotherEngadget Reader80July 2, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!i'm an iphone expat, so i'm trying to chalk some of my experiences to being a first time android user (at least beyond toying with others' phones). some stuff i'm still working my way around: getting my music onboard (haven't received my micro sd card from amazon yet), slightly different button layout, switching between apps, etc (hey, only had it one day). so far so good. i can't blame the phone for sprint's lack of LTE at launch, but sprint's 3G is snails pace slow. i don't know what to make of the battery life or what to expect. aside from when the times i've had my iphone 4 jailbroken and running major tweaks, i could typically get 12-24 hours of use before having to plug it in. i plugged my gs3 in several times today because it seemed like the phone just leaked power through the day. could be my settings. could be firmware. it's probably me, but any insight into this is really welcome.Engadget Reader100July 2, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The SG3 is a brilliant superphone and at my view the best in the world right now. Why; At first, the slide between the home screens is incredibly smooth due to Corning Gorilla Glass 2. Secondly, it has the S-beam feature which transfers files between two devices at incredible speeds. Thirdly, the camera may not have many mps but has characteristics that appear first time in a smartphone's camera. Finally, it is such the power of the processor that performs silmutaneously many tasks, taht even a laptop would envy. Overally, the experience that i had so far by the SG3 is amazing and I think that is the quickest, smoothest and most beautiful smartphone that exists in the world right now.Engadget Reader100July 1, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!For the start I have to say my English is not that good, so bear with me.I got my Galaxy S III, a week ago from T-Mobile, Pebble Blue 16GB tra-la-la, hopefully you know the specifications if you are looking at the reviews. I will try to share my honest opinion about this marvelous piece of engineering. First I have to say everybody in the world has own opinions and preferences about what they like to use and I am not here to argue with specifically what you think or believe, I am here to just present what i think about this device.In the beginning I have to say I've used many android devices and honestly most of them lagged pretty noticeably on the Home screen. And it is Home screen, the face of your phone, where you can put so many widgets and personalize your homescreen however you want for it to be yours, and that lag just ruins all of that experience. Galaxy S III can give you lag free, insane responsiveness and smoothness, even after filing up every page with animated widgets and having Live Wallpaper running in the background, while it is on HD 720p screen. No lag, and all with S4 dual-core, that was already seen on other devices.Multitasking, well firstable have to say that i have US version so instead of 1gb of RAM I have 2gb and at first i had a dilemma between losing the 4-core to 2gb RAM. That is this term or concept in psychology called "Synthetic Happiness" [correct me if I am wrong] the question was, with which phone I will be more happy? In the end it actually does not matter i will be equally happy with either of the devices, although it is known that when people have a choice they always regret that they did not pick the other one. I can tell you that feel that losing 2 cores did not slow down the performance of the phone in any noticeable way it still runs insanely smoothly, home screen, web browsing, video, games. Maybe in benchmarkings there is significant difference, but I did not buy this phone for games and whatever needs 4 cores. But the extra 1 gb of RAM actually gives you quite kick in multitasking. I can actually can run so many applications that even on the next day I find out that I still haven't finished that Fruit Ninja game and it still paused. Web, document editing, music, watching last episode of "House M.D.", checking email, Fruit Ninja, some random apps, and etc., and all of it is running at the same time and there still room to go in about of 200mg of RAM free!!! i have never seen something like that on any mobile device.The Screen, more like a 4.8" monitor, emm closer to 5" and thats like Note, round up a bit and u got 7" tablet?ehhh? One word Huge, but in the same time I think it its the perfect size of the screen of the true Android Flagship Smartphone. You have to keep in mind that people have different sizes of palms and for some it would would be quite difficult to hold this phone. In my hands it is just what you need no more. One thing that disappointed me was instead of RGB it was Pen-Tile display, but with the HD resolution you can't even notice and with Samsung did a great job on getting rid of that blue-tint on the display. I have to say i had iPhone4 before (amazing device nothing against it) and it felt like the screen was too small for like browsing and reading books, pdf, so I bought myself a tablet to use it for that, but this device is like all-in one the screen that is perfect for desktop no lag browsing, pdf reading, movie watching.Battery life, you can never be happy with it. it seems like technology is moving becomes faster and faster and battery life just becomes worse and in good cases it stays the same. With the specs that Galaxy S III has I have to say that it actually keeps up with the future) usually after hardcore usage day you just must put your phone on charge or else it will die while it is going to be in sleep mode.... Not galaxy S III, I was using wi-fi, 4g browsing, music listening, document editing, watching clips, and the main (but lost in the name of computers) purpose of any phone calling people whole day, and after that I came home with solid 40%. You can be pesimistic and say, "And, so what?, You still have to charge it to use it tomorrow!" Or, imagine for a second you are like me and always forget to put it on charge, would you like to have your device dead or with like 37~32% left? What if u have an important call in the morning and you will miss it? Or what if you live life of the party all night and there is a girl (guy?) and you would want to get her number, and do u really think that you will find a piece of paper and even something to write with, joke.... In the end for battery life all that matters that nothing will last for ever, somethings perform better, some worse, and our expectation always will be higher that we actually need on the present day, although that's what is pushing it farther. I give 9/10 to the battery life not because i am greedy and want more out of it (like 9000 years)[all though I wish it would last longer like 2 days, maybe 3] but because i love it and it is great with all of that super power packed within this beast, and it is more than enough, if not you've got yourself one of the few flagship phones with REMOVABLE BATTERY.<-major hint)Design, yeah, yeah, does not feel like a premium design..... Wait is premium design?(Open question...) Phone made out of glass?, too heavy. Out of some alloy of magnesium, or titanium or make it out of gold so it would weight like my laptop....It is quite finger printy, but that plastic makes it light, it could be better but nothing in the world is perfect. It could be better.After re-reading my review, I realized that I am in love with this phone. There are many other choices out there. It was something like "Veni, vidi, Emi" [i came, i saw, i bought]. i saw the phone out of other choices tried it and bought it and completely satisfied with it. I definitely suggest this phone to anybody who likes movies, web browsing, reading online magazines, and just taking amazing pictures. And as I said there are always minuses and pluses and I've tried to show what I have experienced, but if you out there searching for new device this might be one of your favorite choices. Good luck, and thank you for reading my review.Engadget Reader100June 26, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Fantastic phone.Engadget Reader80June 24, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Samsung combines the luxury of a full-featured design and new technology in smartphone Galaxy S3. Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S3 is priced fairly expensive. This price is pretty decent with a variety of features offeredTuffLuck100June 22, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I recently switched back to At&t from Verizon Wireless and went with this phone. My primary reason for switching is VW's lack of decent global phones/service coverage. I travel often for work and vacation and my most recent short vacation was to Puerto Rico and my Galaxy Nexus was a brick the entire time I was there, so I said enough was enough. In this day and age when people use their cellphones 98% of the time for just about everything, not being able to travel with my phone anywhere as a young professional isn't acceptable in any lifetime. I was torn between the GSIII and the new HTC One X, and while that is a very nice phone it fell short in multiple areas for me. No removable battery, only 1GB of RAM, only 16GBs of storage, and no expandable storage slot. For a 'smartphone' to miss the mark on all of these, I couldn't in my right mind pick the One X over the GSIII. Switching from the Galaxy Nexus to the GSIII was a pretty easy move. The interface is similar, I'm already used to Android 4.0, and the form factor for both phones is not too dissimilar so after picking up the GSIII I immediately felt at ease. All in all I'm very happy with my phone, and with a 64GB MicroSD card I'll never have to worry about not having enough storage on my cell anytime soon. ^_^Engadget Reader90June 21, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100June 21, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!It has no limits....Words Bound :/Engadget Reader90June 21, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90June 21, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60June 21, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A forgettable product. It isn't bad, exactly, but also doesn't do anything particularly well. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90June 18, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!It is not the iPhone killer, but the iPhone butcher. Very fast, great display, great battery life (compare to his competitors). This is indeed the perfect smartphone there is out there.Engadget Reader100June 16, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Finally something that made me leave Apple. Let's see how it goes.Engadget Reader90June 16, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100June 10, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I had the Galaxy SIII for a week now and i'm really impressed with the screen, the cpu power and the internet browser speed. And also the new features like Smartstay, Pop up play, direct call, ect. are great.But is it an iphone 4s killer? Absolutely yes, the only area where the iphone can still compete is Siri which is still better than S-Voice but i replaced S-Voice with the assistent app AIVC and now even that works better than Siri.A definate buy recommendation.Engadget Reader70June 10, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90June 9, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!After one week using the galaxy S3,i found out some good and some badGoodScreen is fantastic.looks Crisp...No one is going to care if it is pentile or rgb.battery life is good,not as good as droid razr maxx ,but it will get through the whole day,for sure. ( screen brightness below 50%,auto sync disable,on wifi or mobile data only when need)While it may not have the best build material,the build quality is good.Light,thin,feels just right in the hand.butterly smooth,no lag at allBadWhile it feels just right in my hand,i feel that one hand operation for this phone is not easy,due to the 4,8 inch screen.s-voice needs to be polished.Palm Swipe to make screenshot-not sure if its a bug but it automatically takes screenshot for 3 times so far, while i was making call,and while the phone is in my pocket.Engadget Reader90May 29, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Superb screen,easy to operate,not a huge phone at all.The 4.8 inch screen looks awesome and vivid ..dont care whether its a pentile screen.Camera quality is fine with me. Not superb but as i am not a camera or photo freak so its a 4 out of 5.The battery is big enough to pass a day with normal use.Dont worry about the storage because in total you can expand upto 128gb + 50gb dropbox.The exynos processor and improved gpu made the phone best in terms of speed and graphics quality.The phone doesnt look cheap at all.When you will get your hands on it you will realise but could be a better one in terms of build quality.Lots of attractive features such as Smart stay,S voice,Pop up play,Buddy Share and some mind blowing camera features.The speaker is really louder than the the other samsung phones.
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Smartphone
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Android
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4.822
INTERNAL MEMORY
161
CAMERA
Yes
TALK TIME
2g, 3g
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