Samsung I9305 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, September. Released 2012, September, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
Up front there is a 4.8 inches, 63.5 cm 2 (~65.9% screen-to-body ratio) screen, pushing a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density). Colours look punchy and text stays clean, so you will not have much to complain about here. In terms of design, the Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Titanium Gray.
Performance & Software
Powering the Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III is the Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm), paired with 1GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
On the camera side, the Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III is led by a 8 MP main sensor. Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
Battery duties are handled by a Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable unit, 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 I9305 Galaxy S III? This is a phone that does not try to be the flashiest option on the shelf, and honestly that works in its favour. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. In day-to-day use it feels like the kind of device you can rely on, whether you are replying to messages, scrolling through social media, watching videos or taking the odd photo. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. But taken as a whole, the Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III 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.
