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Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III Specifications
Samsung
Released 2012, May 15
1 GB RAM · Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
- 133g, 8.6mm thickness
- Android 4.0.4, 4.3, TouchWiz UI
- 16GB/32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 3.7 | — |
| Display | 6.3 | — |
| Performance | 3.7 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 4.9 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
4.8"
720x1280 pixels
8MP
1080p
1GB RAM
Exynos 4412 Quad
2100mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2012, May. Released 2012, May |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in) |
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| Weight | 133 g (4.69 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
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Display
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Type | Super AMOLED |
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| Size | 4.8 inches, 63.5 cm2 (~65.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
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Platform
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OS | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI |
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| Chipset | Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 | |
| GPU | Mali-400MP4 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF |
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| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 1.9 MP, f/2.6 |
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| Video | 720p@30fps |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
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| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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| ??? | S-Voice natural language commands and dictation |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 590 h (2G) / Up to 790 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 21 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 11 h 40 min (3G) |
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Misc
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Colors | Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur |
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| Models | GT-I9300, GT-I9300I, SHV-E210S, SHW-M440S | |
| SAR | 0.55 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.21 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 190 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 3.419:1 (sunlight) |
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| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 75dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -90.3dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 50h |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III worth buying in 2026?
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III?
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III has a 2,100 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III have?
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III features a 4.80-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
How much RAM does Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III have?
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III is available with 1 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III?
Genze rates Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III 4.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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