Testseek.com have collected 993 expert reviews of the Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S3 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S3.
June 2012
(87%)
993 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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(93%)
13 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Slim profile
Large
Vibrant screen
Excellent call quality
Long battery life
Impressive camera
Latest Android features
Available on all major carriers so you don't have to switch carriers if you don't want to
Vibrant display
Connects to the fastest network technology available for fast Internet (LTE
HSPA)
Camera takes good pictures and videos
Beautiful Design
Touchwiz offers many positives
Physical home button
4G LTE
Fast LTE speedsTop-notch performanceVery few carrier customizations
Blistering performance
Great camera
Useful software features
Speedy performance with Snapdragon S4Great 8MP cameraOffers 50GB Dropbox storageBeautiful Super AMOLED HD display
Reasonable priceSmooth performanceBrilliant Super AMOLED HD displayCall quality and network speeds
Available from 5 carriers in the U.S
Great battery life
Tons of unique usability related features like S Beam
Large display
Excellent camera
Nice formfactor
Expandable memory
Blazing fast system and web surfing performance (on AT&T)
A feature where you and your GS III-toting buddies can share photos in real time over a WiFi Direct connection. Speaking of social
Buddy Ph
The phone looks and feels great. It's smooth like a polished stone
But very light. Samsung corrected some of the biggest mistakes on the Galaxy Nexus. For starters
The camera is absolutely terrific. Photos were incredibly sharp and detailed
And colors
Slim and comfortable design
Lots of fun sharing options
Impressive 4G LTE speeds
The Samsung Galaxy S3 comes fully loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
4G LTE capability
A zippy dual-core processor
And a strong 8-megapixel camera. S Beam is an excellent software enhancement
And the handset's price is right
Most powerful smartphone on MetroPCS. Excellent call quality.
High-resolution screen. Fast processor. 4G LTE support. Good camera. Runs Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).
4G mobile browsing speeds
Excellent design and UI
Beautiful screen
State-of-the-art everything. Big
But light. Advanced call quality features. Long battery life.
Beautiful
Eye-catching design
Speedy performance
Solid camera
4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED touchscreen
Excellent performance
Android 4.0
Samsung Extras
S Voice
S Beam
TecTiles
Etc
LTE connectivity
Solid Battery Life
Fast performance. High-resolution screen. Lots of exclusive features.
Excellent screen. Fast processor. High-quality camera. Will get more features as time goes on.
Fast performance. Highresolution screen. Lots of exclusive features.
One of the fastest Android phones there is
Regardless of carrier
Excellent service
Speed
And general cellular use
Solid display
The best of any Android phone
Excellent battery life
Great design and display
Plenty of new smartphone features
Superb performance
Ingenuitive smart features
Good battery performance
Great storage options
Fantastic display
Exceptional processor speed
Harmonized software
Hardware
And battery
Photo and video quality
A blazing fast beast of a phone with 2GB of RAM and a 1.5GHz dualcore processor. The display is a beauty
Just short of the iPhone and One X screens. Handset is thin and light. The same hardware is sold across five U.S. carriers at the same price point
Big
Bright display
Slim and sleek
Huge feature set
Excellent UI customizations
Ridiculously fast LTE performance
Stellar performance
Even without an Exynos SoC
Functionally sound design
Android tweaks have mostly been for the better
Fantastic screen
Super fast processor
Nice design
Large 4.8" HD Super AMOLED screen
Highresolution screen with 306 ppi pixel density
Dualcore 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 SoC
2GB RAM system memory
Available in 16/32GB of storage space
64GB coming
8MP Autofocus main camera
1.9MP front camera
4thGeneration (4G) mobile data network support
Near Field Communication (NFC) and Direct WiFi support
HDMI and printer output via micro U
Comfortable to hold
Amazing rear camera
Runs Android 4.0 (ICS)
MicroSD card slot
Fun voice and motion features
Removable battery
Widely available
2GB RAM
Revamped TouchWiz experience
Lots of easy sharing functionality
Superfluid performance
Refined user experience
S Voice natural language recognition
Casing's attractive design
Micro SD card reader (up to 64 GB)
50 GB of Dropbox storage (24 months)
NFC (near-field communication)
Appealing and swift user interface (TouchWiz 5.0)
Camera module (1080p shots
8 megapixels
LED flash)
High-contrast HD
Big and beautiful AMOLED display
Powerful
Future-ready processor
MicroSD slot and long-lasting battery
Class-leading camera
The editors didn't like
Plastic design instead of metal
S Voice (voice commands) performs poorly
Touchwiz means slower updates to Jelly Bean
No dedicated multitasking button
The Galaxy S III earns an Editor's Choice Award
Verizon Galaxy S III | $199 | Verizon
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Design
Display
Performance and Hardw
Only a 16GB model is availableFree Dropbox storage not includedGoogle Wallet isn't offered
Glossy plastic construction
May be too big for some users
Phone costs less on other carriersCamcorder autofocus constantly working
GSM roaming isn't available yetDoesn't offer 50GB Dropbox storage space
Good – but not great display
Phone gets greasy and slippery easily
S Voice needs improvement
Camera suffers from white balance issue with white objects
Touchwiz U.I. is not as slick as HTC Sense
Back cover is cheapy
Speaker is quiet
Can be difficult to hear outside of tombs and sensory deprivation chambers
Large and unwieldy
Smart Stay feature failed to work consistently
4G LTE not yet available
Relatively dim screen
Noticeable lag when returning to home screen
S Voice suffers from network errors
AllShare still second fiddle to Air Play
More expensive up front than other carriers
Relatively dim display
No 4G LTE support
Plasticky body. Really
This lack of clarity on Sprint's LTE rollout is getting ridiculous
Samsung software overload
Same old plastics
Super AMOLED is losing its charm
Super AMOLED
We liked how HTC just lightly augmented Ice Cream Sandwich with little improvements here and there. Samsung went with the more is more approach
And the Galaxy S III suffers for it. The TouchWiz UI is not as intuitive as it could be
And it often adds mor
Screen difficult to read in sunlight
S Voice not as good as Siri
The Galaxy S3's screen is too dim
And Samsung's S Voice Siri competitor disappointed
Expensive
Expensive. Data speeds are not quite as fast as many other carriers
Battery suffers under 4G
Plastic construction
Expensive tariffs
Plastic build. Many features are buried deep in the UI
S Voice doesn't always work
Gestures can be frustrating to use
Sharing and connectivity features can drain the battery quickly
Camera is impressive
But it's still not on-par with a good point-n-shoot
Expensive. Plastic build. Many features are buried deep in the menu system
Screen is a bit dim. Plenty of bloatware
Android 4.1 not yet available at time of review. Cricket's 4G coverage is very limited
Very limited 4G LTE coverage. Screen could be brighter
Home button is a great addition
But not shaped for the thumb
Display lacks brightness outdoors
Build quality could be better
Though it looks great in white
Anyone who purchased the Galaxy S II last October/November is going to be pissed about it
Sharing features largely limited to Samsung devices
Thin build leads to some awkward handling
S-Voice is gimmicky
Touchwiz won't suit all
Back cover very flimsy
Casing and design are not photogenic
No camera key
Samsung's TouchWiz software includes a lot of halfbaked features that aim for innovation but miss the mark — sharing apps in particular. Styling is boring
And not exciting enough for a flagship phone
Lack of quad-core processor may impair power users/gamers
PenTile display isn't as crisp as LCD
Unremarkable design
Light feel-in-hand
Slippery casing is a fingerprint and oil magnet
Several Verizon “bloatware” apps are pre-loaded
They can be di
Aesthetically challenged
TouchWiz takes getting used to
S Voice is no less of a gimmick than Siri
Samsung has a history of failing to update phones on time
S Voice is just a novelty
Expensive cuttingedge product
Difficult homescreen customization
Poor battery life
Recent Apps button menu hard to find
Most new features turned off by default
S-Voice is limited
Like Siri
The polycarbonate used doesn't give the impression of something premium
Camera photos tend to be a bit overexposed
No premium materials used in its construction
Aluminum looks rather than aluminum (rim)
12 month warranty only
Preinstalled bloatware
Many software features only a nice-to-have (S Voice
Excellent 4G speeds, Slick and fast software, Same great display and design
Mediocre battery life, Can't edit home screen dock
The Samsung Galaxy S III 4G takes all that we loved from the original Galaxy S III and adds 4G network capability. It certainly achieves impressive, super fast data speeds on the Telstra and Optus 4G networks and the latest software is as fast and smooth...
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is definitely the best Android smartphone at this stage, no questions about that (unless if you prefer a much larger screen size like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2). It’s fast, gives a smooth experience on Android 4.0 ICS, beautiful s...
Published: 2012-10-08, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
This is the Galaxy S III we should have got back in June. I'll admit that Jelly Bean wasn't a thing then, but we shouldn't have had to wait for it as long as we did. Same thing with 4G. Telstra — a major launch partner for the Galaxy S III — had a 4G netw...
Same great Galaxy S3 design. Great 4.7-inch screen. 4G data speeds
4G heavily impacts battery life. No HDMI port
Samsung has slipped 4G into the GS3 mix, but sacrificed battery greatly in the process. This is the still same great phone we saw earlier in the year, but the shorter battery cycles will be a deal breaker for many....
Fast as a bullet, Amazing screen resolution and brightness, Fantastic camera optics, fast focus, Slim and light, Great audio quality
Poor call quality, Poor build quality, Screen is useless in sunlight, Battery charges slowly
Overall, this phone is a great phone. It is fast, responsive and has some amazing new technologies in it that we will see become part of our every day life very soon. Gaming and video are immersive and smooth, and the camera is crisp and fast. But it is n...
Abstract: After many months of waiting, and not a small amount of hype, the Galaxy S III is finally here, replacing the Galaxy S II as Samsung's hero phone of the day -- Samsung's play not only against whatever Apple's got up its sleeves but also appealing...
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Published: 2012-08-10, Author: Nic , review by: bit.com.au
The Galaxy is available on all carriers and the 16GB model is available outright for $899. This puts it a little above the current price of the One X, but with the advantage of being available on plan for the major carriers. In all, Samsung's Galaxy S II...
As we've reported previously, Telstra's Next G network has been somewhat congested of late in some CBD areas , leading Delimiter to recommend users to switch onto its incredibly fast 4G network. And with Optus launching its own (potentially even faster) ...
The Samsung Galaxy S3 comes fully loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G LTE capability, a zippy dual-core processor, and a strong 8-megapixel camera. S Beam is an excellent software enhancement, and the handset's price is right
The Galaxy S3's screen is too dim, and Samsung's Siri competitor, S Voice, disappointed us. You can only roam at 3G speeds outside of U.S. Cellular's home network
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....
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Published: 2012-07-28, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: There's no question that, when it comes to Android phones, the Galaxy S III is leading the pack right now. It's fast, light, sexy and reasonably priced. Here we go hands on with the GSIII 4G, which is mighty impressive.More: – Optus Consumer 4G Plans And...
