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Samsung Galaxy S3 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review
Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 04.30.24
- Model: Galaxy S3
- Brand: Samsung
- Rating: 3.53 out of 5 (17 votes)
- Price: 190 EUR
- Year of manufacture: 2012
- Dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm
- Weight: 133 g
- Chipset: Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
- Built-in memory: 16/32/64 GB
- Screen: Super AMOLED 4.8 inches
- Battery: 2100 mAh
- Rear camera: Single, 8MP
- Front camera: Single, 1.9MP
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Samsung Galaxy S3 specs
Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark
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Common
| Brand and model | |
| Launch date | 2012, May |
Price
| First price | 190 EUR |
Design
| Height | 5.38 in (136.6 mm) |
| Width | 2.78 in ( 70.6 mm) |
| Depth | 0.34 in ( 8.6 mm) |
| Weight | 4.69 oz (133 grams) |
| Build materials | Plastic body |
| Water resistant |
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| Colors | Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur |
| Case | Buy a case from Amazon |
Screen
| Technology | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.8 in |
| 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 |
| Screen protector | Buy a screen protector from Amazon |
Hardware
| Chipset | ||
| CPU | - Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 |
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| GPU | - Mali-400MP4 |
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Memory
| Internal Memory | 16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM |
| Memory Card Slot | microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot) |
Software
| Operating System (OS) | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean); TouchWiz UI |
| User Interface | TouchWiz UI |
Main Camera
| Number of Cameras | Single |
| Specs | -8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3'', AF |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Number of Cameras | Single |
| Specs | -1.9 MP, f/2.6 |
| Video Recording | 720p@30fps |
Cellular
| Bands | GSM / HSPA |
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-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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| 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) |
Connectivity
| 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 |
Battery
| Capacity | 2100 mAh |
| Type | Removable Li-Ion |
| Endurance | |
Standby - Up to 590 h (2G) / Up to 790 h (3G) |
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| Charging | - |
Audio
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy S3 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores
The Samsung Galaxy S3 scores 19293 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm) chipset.
Antutu Score
| Antutu 7 Score | 19293 (Position 1552 out of 2128) |
| Antutu 7 Ranking | |
|---|---|
| 1546. Sony Xperia E3 Dual | 19439 |
| 1547. alcatel Pop 4 Plus | 19382 |
| 1548. Huawei Ascend G620s | 19373 |
| 1549. Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | 19355 |
| 1550. BLU Vivo 5 Mini | 19322 |
| 1551. alcatel 3C | 19302 |
| 1552. Samsung Galaxy S3 | 19293 |
| 1553. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime | 19282 |
| 1554. Lenovo Vibe P1m | 19256 |
| 1555. ZTE Blade D6 | 19230 |
| 1556. ZTE Star 1 | 19198 |
| 1557. Samsung Galaxy Express 2 | 19115 |
| 1558. Oppo Find 5 | 19108 |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 60 (Position 1881 out of 1884) |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 117 (Position 1873 out of 1873) |
| GeekBench 4 Single Core | 505 (Position 793 out of 1024) |
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core | 1253 (Position 823 out of 1022) |
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript | 726 |
| GeekBench 4 Battery | 787 |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking | |
|---|---|
| 1875. Allcall AllCall P10 | 65 |
| 1876. Zopo Color F1 | 65 |
| 1877. Motorola Moto G 4G | 65 |
| 1878. Samsung I9300I Galaxy S3 Neo | 65 |
| 1879. Samsung Galaxy S3 I9301I Neo | 65 |
| 1880. Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 | 65 |
| 1881. Samsung Galaxy S3 | 60 |
| 1882. Blackview Oscal C20 | 59 |
| 1883. Ulefone Note 6 | 58 |
| 1884. ZTE Blade V50 | 1 |
| 1885. vivo V29 Pro | 1 |
| 1886. Sharp Aquos V7 Plus | 1 |
| 1887. ZTE Blade A73 5G | 1 |
| GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking | |
|---|---|
| 1867. Blackview Oscal C20 | 185 |
| 1868. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | 173 |
| 1869. Tecno Pop 5 | 134 |
| 1870. LG G3 S | 130 |
| 1871. Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | 127 |
| 1872. Motorola Moto G 4G | 125 |
| 1873. Samsung Galaxy S3 | 117 |
| 1874. OnePlus 9RT | 3 |
| 1875. Realme 11 Pro+ | 2 |
| 1876. Oppo Reno 8T 5G | 2 |
| 1877. vivo V25 | 2 |
| 1878. Realme Narzo 60x | 1 |
| 1879. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | 1 |
| GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking | |
|---|---|
| 787. Motorola Moto G4 Play | 508 |
| 788. ZTE Zmax 2 | 508 |
| 789. HTC Desire 10 Pro | 507 |
| 790. Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | 507 |
| 791. Panasonic P90 | 506 |
| 792. Lenovo A6000 | 506 |
| 793. Samsung Galaxy S3 | 505 |
| 794. Panasonic P100 | 504 |
| 795. Wiko Upulse lite | 502 |
| 796. HTC Desire 510 | 502 |
| 797. HTC Desire 626 (USA) | 498 |
| 798. HTC Desire 626 | 498 |
| 799. LG Stylo 2 | 497 |
| GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking | |
|---|---|
| 817. Lenovo Vibe P1m | 1272 |
| 818. Motorola DROID Ultra | 1268 |
| 819. Xiaomi Redmi 1S | 1264 |
| 820. Panasonic P85 | 1263 |
| 821. HTC Desire 816 dual sim | 1259 |
| 822. Lava A71 | 1256 |
| 823. Samsung Galaxy S3 | 1253 |
| 824. LG Stylus 2 | 1248 |
| 825. Lava Z60 | 1243 |
| 826. Panasonic Eluga Mark | 1242 |
| 827. Panasonic P91 | 1241 |
| 828. Oppo Neo 7 | 1236 |
| 829. LG Leon | 1236 |
Compared to its rivals: the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G scores 442531 points in AnTuTu .
Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from
Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.
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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.
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Reviews and Opinions
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date
The Samsung Galaxy S3 was officially announced and released on May, 2012. It is available in Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Price
The Samsung Galaxy S3 starts at 190 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:
| Version | Price |
|---|---|
| 16/32/64 GB | 190 EUR |
| 1 GB RAM | 190 EUR |
A 2GB version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 is not officially available — 1GB is the maximum storage option.
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?
The Samsung Galaxy S3 was released on May, 2012.
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
What colors does the Samsung Galaxy S3 come in?
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is available in the following colors: Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur.
What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy S3?
The Samsung Galaxy S3 scores 19293 points in AnTuTu 7.