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Published October 21, 2015
The long wait is over: The Samsung Galaxy S III has finally arrived. But how does it stack up against other top smartphones that we already know about? We've listed a full rundown of specs right here, so you can make an informed decision about whether or not it's worth it to spring for this slick new phone.
Samsung Galaxy S III | HTC One X | Apple iPhone 4S | |
Availablity | Available end of May in Europe, LTE version available later |
AT&T, May 6, $199 | AT&T / Verizon / Sprint, Available Now, $199 |
Colors | Marble white, Pebble blue | White | Black, White |
Operating System | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with HTC Sense 4 |
iOS 5 |
Processor | Quad-core 1.4Ghz Samsung Exynos |
Dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 |
Dual-core Apple A5 |
RAM | 1GB | 1GB | 512MB |
Cellular | HSPA+ 21, LTE expected | LTE and HSPA+ | HSPA+ 14.4, CDMA / EDVO Rev. A |
Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64 GB internal, micro SD expandable |
16GB internal | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB interna |
Dimensions (in) | 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm | 134.6 x 69.9 x 8.9mm | 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3mm |
Weight | 133g | 130g | 140g |
Display Size | 4.8-inch | 4.7-inch | 3.5-inch |
Display Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels, 306 ppi |
1280 x 720 pixels, 316 ppi |
960 x 640 pixels, 326 ppi |
Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | Super LCD 2 | IPS LCD |
Back Camera | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel, f/2.0 | 8-megapixel, f/2.4 |
Front Camera | 1.9-megapixel | 1.3-megapixel | VGA |
Video recording | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
Battery | 2,100 mAh | 1,800 mAh | 1,420 mAh |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
So there you have it. It's worth considering that raw specs shouldn't be your only consideration in selecting a smartphone, but either way, Samsung's newest flagship device keeps right in step with the competition, and even outdoes them in many other ways.
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