Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III 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, May. Released 2012, May, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III comes with a 4.8 inches, 63.5 cm 2 (~65.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, pushing a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density), which is more than sharp enough for everyday use, streaming and a bit of gaming. The build feels well put together, and Samsung has clearly paid attention to the in-hand feel. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Pebble blue.
Performance & Software
At the heart of it sits the Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm), paired with 1GB of RAM, which means smooth scrolling, quick app switching and no real hiccups in normal use. It runs Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
On the camera side, the Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III is led by a 8 MP main sensor. Point-and-shoot results are reliable, and that is exactly what most buyers want.
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 I9300 Galaxy S III? 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. For someone who simply wants a dependable daily driver that will not let them down halfway through the day, this ticks a lot of boxes. You could nitpick a few things, as you can with any phone in this bracket. Overall though, the Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III is easy to recommend to the right buyer. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
