Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA is one of those devices that tries to pack a lot into one package. Let us see if Samsung has managed to put together a phone that is actually worth your money. Announced in 2012, June. Released 2012, July, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
On the front you get a 4.8 inches, 63.5 cm 2 (~65.1% screen-to-body ratio) panel, pushing a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density), and in real-world use it looks bright, crisp and easy on the eyes. It is not trying to reinvent the wheel with its design, but it does look the part. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Pebble blue.
Performance & Software
At the heart of it sits the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus, paired with 2GB of RAM, which means smooth scrolling, quick app switching and no real hiccups in normal use. It runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
The camera setup is one of the talking points here, with a 8 MP sensor doing the heavy lifting. It is not a pro camera rig, but for everyday memories it gets the job done nicely.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery cell, which should comfortably see most people through a full day on a single charge.
Our Opinion
So, what do we actually make of the Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA? Samsung has clearly gone for substance over gimmicks here, and we respect that approach. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. If your priority is a phone that just works, day in and day out, then this one deserves a spot on your shortlist. Is it perfect? No phone is, and you will always find a sharper camera or a faster chip somewhere else for a little more money. But taken as a whole, the Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA is a sensible, well-judged choice that should keep most users happy for a good while. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
