Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III

Release Date: Discontinued

Specs Score 59%
Highlights
4.8 inches AMOLED
Exynos 4412 Quad
1/2 GB RAM
8 MP
2100 mAh

Quick Summary

Striking a masterclass balance between cost and capability, the Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III is a versatile mid-range smartphone designed for the modern user. It runs on Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI, which pairs beautifully with its 4.8 inches AMOLED display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. It effortlessly handles daily applications and moderate tasks, drawing power from a 2100 mAh battery.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 60%
Display 76%
Camera 61%
Battery 58%
Memory 21%

Launch

Status Discontinued

Display

Type Super AMOLED
Size 4.8 inches, 63.5 cm² (~65.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 2

Main Camera

Single
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Video 1080p@30fps
Features LED flash

Selfie Camera

Single
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Video 720p@30fps

Body

Dimensions 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight 131 g (4.62 oz)
Colors Titanium Gray, Sapphire Black

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Bands 3, 7, 20
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
SIM Micro-SIM

Platform

OS Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Chipset Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU Mali-400MP4

Memory

Card Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage 16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
ADVERTISEMENT

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other ANT+
S-Voice natural language commands and dictation

Battery

Type Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable

Miscellaneous

Models GT-I9305, SHV-E210K, SHV-E210L, GT-I9305T, GT-I9305N
SAR 0.41 W/kg (head)   0.87 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.24 W/kg (head)

Disclaimer: we cannot guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct. Mobile specifications can be right or wrong. Please check and verify details carefully from official sources or retailers before making a purchase.
Support Us: When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep the site running.