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Samsung Galaxy S3 review

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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 £20.50 a month (Handset FREE)

Buy it now for: £326
(see more store prices)

Supplier: http://www.play.com

Reviewed By: Chris Finnamore

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Part Code GT-i9300RWDBTU
Review Date 29 Nov 2012
Price £500
Rating ***** stars out of 5
Award Ultimate

Hardware

Main display size 4.8in
Native resolution 720x1,280
CCD effective megapixels 8-megapixel
Video recording format MP4
Connectivity Bluetooth
GPS yes
Internal memory 16384MB
Memory card support microSD
Memory card included 0MB
Operating frequencies GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 3G 850/900/1900/2100
Wireless data GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA
Size 137x71x9mm
Weight 133g

Features

Operating system Android 4.0
Microsoft Office compatibility Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewers
Email client POP3/IMAP/Exchange
Audio format support MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, OGG, FLAC, AC-3, apt-X
Video playback formats MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX, VC-1
FM Radio yes
Web Browser Android
Accessories headset, data cable, charger
Talk time 22 hours
Standby time 37.5 days

Buying Information

SIM-free price £500
Price on contract 89
SIM-free supplier www.play.com
Contract/prepay supplier www.vodafone.co.uk
Details www.samsung.co.uk
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Orange Panther 36inc. Internet
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Unlimited free texts
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600 free minutes
Unlimited free texts
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User comments

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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