Samsung Galaxy S3 review
Verdict:
Now with 4G support, Samsung's Galaxy S3 just keeps getting better. The Ultimate Android smartphone
Review Date: 29 Nov 2012
Price when reviewed: £500
Best monthly deal: From £21.00 a month (Handset FREE)
Buy it now for: £335
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Supplier: http://www.play.com
Reviewed By: Chris Finnamore
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The well-designed camera app makes it simple to get the best out of the phone's eight-megapixel camera. There are several different ways to take a photo, including a 20-shot burst mode, HDR and the fun Panorama feature. The phone takes pictures almost instantly, but we found the thin screen bezel meant we would nudge the touchscreen sometimes and activate an option when lining up a shot. The resulting images are up there with the best we've seen, with natural colours and plenty of detail in bright light.

As this sample shot shows, the S3's camera rivals the best available, alongside those from HTC, Sony or Apple
The S3 comes with a 50GB Dropbox account for two years, and the phone will automatically upload photos (over Wi-Fi) to your online storage.
Samsung's Galaxy S3 is a superb Android handset, with a beautiful screen and super-fast processor. It’s still the best Android smartphone out there, and the updated LTE version means you can take advantage of EE's incredibly quick 4G network. It's an Ultimate smartphone.
Pay Monthly
| Model & Tariff | Mins & Texts | Handset cost | Contract length | Monthly cost | Available from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Samsung Galaxy S3 £21, 24 months |
300 free minutes 99999 free texts |
£0.00 |
24 months
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£21.00 |
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![]() Samsung Galaxy S3 600M 24M 750MB L2 handset |
600 free minutes Unlimited free texts |
£0.00 |
24 months
|
£22.00 |
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![]() Samsung Galaxy S3 3 Ultimate 500 £4 Handset Additional |
500 free minutes 5000 free texts |
£0.00 |
24 months
|
£24.00 |
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![]() Samsung Galaxy S3 Includes 1GB of UK Wi-Fi |
600 free minutes 99999 free texts |
£0.00 |
24 months
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£29.00 |
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![]() Samsung Galaxy S3 Orange Panther 20.50 |
100 free minutes Unlimited free texts |
£0.00 |
24 months
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£20.50 |
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User Reviews
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Too big to be a 'phone'
As great as this device is, if it's not comfortable to use in one hand for the majority of users, then it is not a phone, it's a tablet with phone functionality.
For me personally, i'll be sticking with the SG2 until they start making reasonably sized smart phones again.
I've just upgraded to the extended battery for the SG2 which is only 100mAh less than the SG3 battery but lasts longer due to the smaller screen size.
And despite having 2 less cores, the SG2 is still fast enough for all my daily smart phone needs (it never stopped being fast enough).
I hope Samsaung release another 4'3 inch model next year as anything over this screen size is too big for me.
By darkflamex on 11 Jun 2012 ![]()
Stupid size for a phone
We don't need phones that are this big, it's just getting ridiculous. I guarantee that the instructions tell you to take this out of your pocket when you sit down... why should having your phone in your pocket be a risk? How long before these things come with a free backpack, to carry them in?
By LeeC22 on 11 Jun 2012 ![]()
not too big
It is not too big. The s3 fits in my pocket fine. The slim design makes it easy slip in a pocket and only slightly bigger than s2.
By paulf on 11 Jun 2012 ![]()
Samsung S3 crashes
I just bought S3 two weeks before and it continuously crashing. Whenever I open some application(camera, mail, etc) it crashed and came to home screen.. Sometimes even click on apps crash and goto home screen.. RAM is immediately increasing to the maximum even if i clear.. Don't know whats wrong.. I reset to factory settings and still I found RAM takes the maximum memory. Also heat problem..
By dare2live on 23 Jun 2012 ![]()
Samsung S3 crashes
I just bought S3 two weeks before and it continuously crashing. Whenever I open some application(camera, mail, etc) it crashed and came to home screen.. Sometimes even click on apps crash and goto home screen.. RAM is immediately increasing to the maximum even if i clear.. Don't know whats wrong.. I reset to factory settings and still I found RAM takes the maximum memory. Also heat problem..
By dare2live on 23 Jun 2012 ![]()
Samsung GS3
Samsung Galaxy S3 is the best mobile and mobile is awesome about the design and size...i observed that My Deals247.com is fantastic in terms of choosing the product because they will offer more deals and less price
By preethi on 27 Jun 2012 ![]()
Samsung Galaxy s3 i like the most....I ordered on My Deals247.com which is the best personalized eCommerce site.
By Joseph441 on 28 Jun 2012 ![]()
Samsung Galaxy s3 the best
The samsung galaxy s3, i think is the best android smartphone in the world and the best launch this year in 2012. I have read so many reviews about 1 hand use, but for me, i have no problems. I have no problem what so ever picking up the phone and calling, texting and doing other things on it. So i disagree and think samsung are the best smartphone company and i am very happy woth the new samsung galaxy s3 i bought one because i love it, rock on samsung and keep doing what your doing.
By samsungcool on 25 Nov 2012 ![]()
Samsung Galaxy s3 the best
The samsung galaxy s3, i think is the best android smartphone in the world and the best launch this year in 2012. I have read so many reviews about 1 hand use, but for me, i have no problems. I have no problem what so ever picking up the phone and calling, texting and doing other things on it. So i disagree and think samsung are the best smartphone company and i am very happy woth the new samsung galaxy s3 i bought one because i love it, rock on samsung and keep doing what your doing.
By samsungcool on 25 Nov 2012 ![]()
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