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Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III phone review — specs and Genze score

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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Category Genze /10 Users /10
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
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Genze total: 4.8/10

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Quick specifications

4.8"

720x1280 pixels

8MP

1080p

1GB RAM

Exynos 4412 Quad

2100mAh

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4.8 /10
Performance 3.7/10
Battery 3.7/10
Display 6.3/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.9/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.40 GHz BT 4.0 2012

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Announced 2012, May. Released 2012, May
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight 133 g (4.69 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Micro-SIM
Type Super AMOLED
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
OS Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Chipset Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU Mali-400MP4
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Single 8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 1.9 MP, f/2.6
Video 720p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
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
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
??? S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
Type Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
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)
Colors Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur
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
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 3.419:1 (sunlight)
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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