Samsung Galaxy S3: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 05.16.14 | Updated 09.14.20

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy S3

  • Model: Galaxy S3
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.44 out of 5 (16 votes)
  • Release Date:  May 29, 2024
  • Price: 190 EUR
  • Processor
  • Storage and memory: 16/32/64 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 4.8 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 8MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 1.9MP

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S3, model sm_id: 1213, is a smartphone that was released in May 2012. It sports a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 for screen protection. The device operates on GSM and HSPA network technologies, with 2G bands (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) and a HSPA speed of 21.1/5.76 Mbps. It supports EDGE and GPRS Class 12 for additional connectivity options. The smartphone is powered by a removable 2100mAh Li-Ion battery, offering up to 590 hours of standby time on 2G or 790 hours on 3G and up to 21 hours and 40 minutes of talk time on 2G or 11 hours and 40 minutes on 3G.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S3 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy S3

Launch date

29 May 2024

Samsung Galaxy S3 PricePrice

First price

190 EUR

Samsung Galaxy S3 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.38 inc (136.6 mm)

Width

2.78 inc ( 70.6 mm)

Depth

0.34 inc ( 8.6 mm)

Weight

4.69 oz (133 grams)

Build materials

Plastic body

Water resistant

Colors

Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur

Samsung Galaxy S3 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

4.8 inc

Screen Area

63.5 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1280 px

Points per inch

306 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

65.9%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 2

Samsung Galaxy S3 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)

Processor CPU

- Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9

Graphics processor GPU

- Mali-400MP4

Samsung Galaxy S3 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy S3 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean); TouchWiz UI

User Interface

TouchWiz UI

Samsung Galaxy S3 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3'', AF

Features

LED flash

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy S3 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-1.9 MP, f/2.6

Video Recording 720p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy S3 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM Card Micro-SIM
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
SAR EU 0.21 W/kg (head)    
SAR 0.55 W/kg (head)     1.49 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy S3 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host

Samsung Galaxy S3 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2100 mAh

Type

 Removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Standby - Up to 590 h (2G) / Up to 790 h (3G)
Video playback - Up to 21 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 11 h 40 min (3G)

Charging

-

Samsung Galaxy S3 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others

-S-Voice natural language commands and dictation

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S3 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score19293 (Position 1553 out of 2128)

See the page Samsung Galaxy S3 Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Samsung Galaxy S3 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core60 (Position 1884 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core117 (Position 1876 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core505 (Position 794 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core1253 (Position 824 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript726
GeekBench 4 Battery787

See the page Samsung Galaxy S3 Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy S3 cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S3 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 190 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy S3 come out?

Samsung Galaxy S3 mobile was launched on May 29, 2024 in these colors: Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy S3 ?

The Samsung Galaxy S3 has dimensions of Height: 136.6 mm Width: 70.6 mm Thickness: 8.6 mm and weighs approximately 133 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy S3?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.8 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 306 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy S3 have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm) with processor Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9. Samsung Galaxy S3 is available with internal memory of 16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy S3?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3'', AF and features like LED flash

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy S3?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 1.9 MP, f/2.6 and features like