You can't see anyone with smartphones these days. Until relatively recently, these gadgets were perceived by a large number of consumers as something new, supernatural and inaccessible to the average Russian, but today it is already very difficult to imagine life without them. These are stylish and will help pass the time on a trip or in long lines, and a large number of different options make them really indispensable.

The South Korean company "Samsung" is one of the manufacturers mobile technology. A few years ago, mobile phones manufactured by a corporation from South Korea, were not of good quality, quickly failed and were extremely unreliable. For several years, the South Korean manufacturer has managed to make a significant leap in its development, increase production volumes and significantly improve the quality of products. All this allowed the company "Samsung" for the first time in many years to become one of the leading manufacturers of smartphones.

One of the brand's most popular smartphone lines has allowed the company to take a leading position in the global mobile industry. About one of the most successful South Korean gadgets samsung galaxy-S3, reviews of which are mostly positive, will be discussed in this article.

Device scope of supply

In most cases, the reviews on the package are positive. According to the owners of this stylish device, along with a smartphone, the user gets almost everything you need to work with it. The package includes the following items:

• phone itself;
• charger to it;
• user's manual;
• USB cable;
• wired headphones;
• lithium-ion battery.

Design

The appearance of the device is one of its significant drawbacks (according to the owners of the gadget). The smartphone looks too simple, its design is almost copied from previous models. Nevertheless, several color schemes, a thin body that fits quite well in the hand and the relatively small dimensions of the device as a whole create a rather pleasant impression of the gadget.

This model is promoted under a rather interesting motto of the unity of nature and technology, so we can assume that the rounded shape of the device is somewhat similar to a stone near the sea coast. Enhances the impression and pattern covering back device. The smartphone case is presented in white, blue and black colors. All three versions look quite good and it is really difficult to choose a clear favorite among them.

Dimensions

As for the dimensions of the flagship smartphone in 2012, it must be said that they are relatively small - 13.66 by 7.06 by 0.88 centimeters with a device mass of 133 grams. As you can see, the device turned out to be quite thin, and the small mass of the Samsung Galaxy-S3 also pleases. In the hand, the device lies quite well, easily fits into a trouser pocket, does not interfere with walking and does not take up too much space.

Assembly and controls

There are absolutely no complaints about the assembly of the smartphone. About her Samsung Galaxy-S3 reviews of the owners are good. According to them, the plastic case is very well and tightly assembled. You can only find fault with the removable panel, which is slightly squeezed in the camera area. It is difficult to remove the back cover, as it is very rigidly fixed and pressed close to the surface.

There is no backlash over the entire area of ​​the device: neither at the back nor at the sides. The buttons are great too. And although the Samsung Galaxy-S3 smartphone, reviews of which are mostly positive, was awarded the "satisfactory" rating for the materials, it can be safely put "excellent" for the build quality.

The location of the smartphone controls is typical for most products of the South Korean company Samsung. On the top panel of the device, the user will find a standard 3.5 mm jack, which is designed specifically for connecting headphones, a microUSB port, and a microphone. On the left side is the volume rocker, while on the right is the display lock button. I must say that they are very comfortable. It is a pity that the phone does not have a special button designed specifically for taking pictures. She certainly wouldn't mind here.

Under the display of the device there is a single key, supplemented by two touch zones "Functions" and "Back". A similar innovation can be seen in Samsung smartphone Galaxy-S3 mini, reviews of which are even better than the model described in this article. These two zones have backlights, which, if desired, can be turned off completely or set their operating time.

Above the screen of this model, the consumer will be able to detect a silver speaker cover, and lighting, as well as a front camera. Many users of such a wonderful device are also pleased that a light indicator has finally appeared here. I must say that the diode shines brightly, can notify you of missed calls, new messages, and also blinks when charging.

The back surface of the smartphone is smooth and even, like pebbles smoothed with water. At the top, the main camera slightly protrudes, which is edged with a silver frame. Between it and the case there is a small gap where dust constantly gets into. However, everything is relatively easy to clean, so only the most picky users of the gadget will be able to identify this flaw. Also on the rear panel there is a speaker hole and, of course, an LED flash, which is located directly next to the main camera.

Display

We are all gradually getting used to the super-large display diagonals. mobile devices operating under the control of the Android platform. The Samsung Galaxy-S3 phone was no exception. And although the diagonal of its screen is not 6, but "only" 4.8 inches, it clearly cannot be called small. However, a similar display, if we take into account the reviews of the Samsung Galaxy-S3 owners, was to the taste of many buyers.

The screen of the device is made using HD Super AMOLED technology, has a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, and also supports up to 10 clicks at the same time. This version of the smartphone from the South Korean manufacturer "Samsung" did not do without PenTile, which noticeably affects the clarity of fonts. Most likely, only especially vigilant users will notice this, while other consumers will leave such a fact without any attention, since it does not catch the eye at all.

With a dot density of 306 pixels per inch, there is no reason to complain about poor image quality. Disadvantages in the display are visible only at close range, when the smartphone is located at a distance of 10 cm from the eyes. The picture is bright, but automatic adjustment doesn't work very well here. On the street, the screen brightness is practically not lost, although in this aspect the smartphone is slightly inferior to its counterparts in the face Sony Xperia P.

Main and front cameras

Nowadays, one of the main criteria for competition between modern gadgets is the quality of the camera. Best Devices shoot at about the same level. Most users like to store the shots taken in their smartphones, so it is very rare for photos to go beyond the internal memory or memory card of the device. The capabilities of most cameras of modern phones are so great that they allow you to upload the photos taken immediately to social networks not to mention the highest quality video recording.

The smartphone from "Samsung" is equipped with a main camera, the resolution of which reaches 8 megapixels. The module also has an LED flash and, of course, automatic image focusing. The smartphone has a quick capture function, when the device takes a picture immediately after the shutter button has been touched. This function, unfortunately, does not always work correctly, so sometimes the pictures are blurry. The maximum photo resolution is 3264 by 2448 pixels. The main camera can also record video in FullHD resolution - 1920 by 1080 pixels.

Also S3, reviews of which will give you additional insight into this device, is equipped with a front camera with a resolution of 1.9 megapixels and is designed for making video calls.

Samsung Galaxy-S3: smartphone specifications

The device is powered by a quad-core processor Exynos-4412 - Samsung's own design. The frequency of this processor reaches 1.4 GHz. Mali-400MP acts as a graphics adapter here. As for the RAM, its volume is 1 GB, while there is plenty of internal memory - 16, 32 or 64 GB, depending on the configuration of the device. Moreover, if necessary, the user can use the capacity of which should not exceed 32 GB.

Operating system

The device from Samsung operates under the control of the Android 4.0.4 platform, which is complemented by a proprietary shell called TouchWiz. The smartphone works quite quickly, and using it is a pleasure.

Communications

Among the communications in the device from the South Korean company Samsung, it is worth highlighting the presence of the fourth version of Bluetooth, USB connectors, and a Wi-Fi module, which is designed specifically for wireless access to the Internet. It is also worth highlighting the NFC technology and S Beam.

Battery and battery life

The Samsung smartphone has a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2100 mAh. The advantages of this battery include the fact that it is replaceable and, if desired, consumers can purchase a spare battery if there are concerns that one will not be too convenient.

If you go to the Samsung Galaxy-S3 settings, you can turn on the power saving mode, which will significantly extend the time battery life smartphone. You can force the processor to run at a lower frequency, reduce the brightness of the display, or put a different background.

The manufacturer claims that the battery life of the device is 9.5 hours of talk time and 290 hours of standby time. In normal mode, with not too frequent use, the phone is able to work during the day. In this case, it all depends on the loads on the device.

Conclusion

Summing up, I would like to say that the reviews about the Samsung Galaxy-S3 can be read more positive than negative. The speaker is also pleasing, which transmits the voice cleanly and clearly. As for the volume of the call, it is above average, and the vibration is average in strength. If the case materials were a little better, and the design was not so primitive, we could safely say that Samsung has turned out to be the perfect smartphone.

In any case, a product from a well-known South Korean manufacturer is unlikely to disappoint consumers. The device turned out to be of really high quality, and you can buy it at a price of approximately 15 thousand rubles. Of course, the cost is slightly overpriced, but for this money the consumer will receive a really high-quality and reliable device that will delight him with its work for a long time.

By Samsung sizes Galaxy S3 is a typical representative modern smartphones screen sizes 4.5″ and above. The device is wide and high, so it is not very comfortable to hold it in your hand. The main material used is glossy plastic. Fingerprints are clearly visible on it and scratches quickly remain.

Screen - 4.0

The screen diagonal is 4.8 inches, the matrix type is Super AMOLED HD, the resolution is 1280 × 720 pixels, the protective coating is Gorilla Glass, the PPI value is 306. The advantages of the display are a large diagonal and high resolution, excellent brightness and contrast. The screen will appeal to lovers of bright colors. Cons - Super AMOLED technology, due to which the image is overly contrasting, not everyone will like it. From a close distance, the picture on the screen of the Samsung Galaxy S3 looks grainy and fuzzy, and with prolonged use of the smartphone, especially in reading mode, eyes get tired. An indirect plus of using Super AMOLED is an energy-intensive screen, which also makes the Galaxy S3 work on a single charge longer than many competitors.

Camera

The smartphone has an 8 MP camera with LED flash. The maximum resolution for video recording is 1920 × 1080 pixels, the recording speed is 30 frames per second, the sound is recorded in stereo mode.

Working with text - 5.0

Standard keyboard in Samsung phone Galaxy S3 is convenient, it has a text input function using strokes (Swype), as well as the ability to enter numbers without switching to additional characters mode. Disadvantages - an inconvenient language switching system: you need to hold your finger on the space bar and swipe left or right. To enter most additional characters, including the comma sign, you need to call an additional menu.

Internet - 3.0

The Samsung Galaxy S3 browser is great for browsing the web: it has the ability to zoom multiple times with text to fit the screen width and read pages without images. This mode is convenient to use when reading a large amount of text on the Internet, without being distracted by pictures.

Interfaces

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S3 supports most common wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. The device has an S Beam function, with which you can quickly transfer files such as photos, music or videos from one Galaxy S3 to another when Wi-Fi help or NFC, attaching them to each other "backs".

However, the smartphone lacks support for dual-band Wi-Fi and Russian LTE frequencies.

Multimedia - 4.6

Samsung Galaxy S3 plays almost any video without prior conversion - the device supports rare audio formats and video containers. In the player, you can select audio tracks; as well as subtitles embedded in the video file. The audio player plays most common as well as rare formats, including uncompressed FLAC audio.

Battery - 3.0

The battery life of the Samsung Galaxy S3 surpasses most smartphones: the device is capable of playing HD video at maximum brightness for 7.5 hours, and the music mode drains it in 45 hours.

Performance - 1.6

The device uses the Samsung Exynos 4412 platform with a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, a Mali-400 graphics subsystem and 1 GB of RAM. The power of the phone is enough for smooth playback of FullHD video and the ability to play even the most powerful games.

Memory - 4.0

The internal memory of the device is GB. The Samsung Galaxy S3 supports microSD cards up to 64 GB.

Peculiarities

The device is running a proprietary shell from Samsung - TouchWiz. In this shell, the manufacturer added its own browser, dialer, SMS client, music and video players, its own weather application and many other programs. The built-in video player supports most third-party video codecs and video formats, making it convenient to watch even unconverted video from your phone. The audio player allows you to listen to music not only by artist, but also by folder. S Memo is an excellent note-taking program with handwriting support.

In this article, we will review the Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300. Samsung Galaxy SIII is a rather sensational model that is in demand despite the fact that it was released quite a long time ago. Let's take a closer look at this smartphone model.

visual inspection

Packing and delivery set

The packaging of the smartphone, as always, did not surprise with anything new. As for the delivery set, it is standard. The box includes a standard set: smartphone, headphones (with a set of spare eartips), USB cable (USB-microUSB), charger and instructions. For those who are not in the know, I want to say that the battery is not inserted into the phone, but is included in the packaging separately.

Design

Delivery this smartphone out of the box, I also didn’t see anything new, or rather, at least some changes in design, since the Samsung Galaxy S3 immediately reminded me of another gadget, but not its predecessor Samsung Galaxy S2 - no, but oddly enough Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The same shape, the same lines, even the side buttons are the same size and in the same places. I immediately asked myself: why make devices that visually do not carry anything particularly new, except for an internal upgrade.

As for the case, the large screen is impressive, but the back cover of the device, which is made of plastic, and also glossy, makes a fly in the ointment. And it was this cover that caused me a negative impression, since with all confidence we can say that in the future, scratches will appear on its surface and become very noticeable. Therefore, initially you will need to buy either a case or a protective film if you want to protect the surface of the cover. The cover itself is thin, and bends very strongly, so it must be removed very carefully.

In the upper part of the front panel in the center there is a speech speaker, on the right there are two sensors: proximity and illumination, as well as a front camera. The main video camera is located on the rear panel in the upper part in the center, there is an LED flash to the left of the camera, and a speaker to the right.

Now let's look at the buttons. At the bottom of the front panel, in the center, the device has the same Home button. On both sides of this mechanical button there are 2 touch buttons: on the left - a call context menu, on the right is the return key. On the left side panel there is a volume rocker. On the right side panel is the smartphone power button.

On top of the smartphone there is a headphone output, shifted to the left, and in the center there is a recess for prying and removing the back cover. On the right side of the top panel there is an additional microphone. On the bottom panel in the center there is a microUSB connector for connecting charger and to connect to a computer. To the right of the connector is the main microphone of the gadget.

Design Impressions

Having made the first visual review of the Samsung Galaxy S3, my impressions were twofold. On the one hand, the device is quite large, all the buttons, sensors and speakers are conveniently placed on it - this is pleasing, but the lack of any visual design innovations and the plastic case are depressing. While smartphones from other companies are introducing some new materials, for example, the same HTC has a polycarbonate case that fits very well in the hand, and the glossy plastic case of the S3, let's say, is already yesterday. Well, again - this is an amateur, I expressed my subjective point of view in this review.

Device Test Review

Specifications Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300

Before testing the gadget itself, let's go over its characteristics in order to understand what we will be dealing with. The Samsung Galaxy S3 has a 4.8-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Processor Samsung Galaxy S3 has 4 cores with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz. The device includes 1 GB of RAM. There are three variations of models of devices with built-in memory: 16/32/64 GB. Has a slot for microSD cards memory. The main camera is 8 megapixels, includes autofocus, produces photos with a resolution of 3264 × 2448 pixels, and also records video in FullHD format 1080p at 30 frames per second. Front-camera- 1.9 MP. The smartphone only supports MicroSIM cards.

Installed operating system– Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. The gadget includes an FM radio with RDS and TV out. Standards: GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, 3G. HSPA+ 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps. Technology support: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and GLONAS. Lithium-ion battery 2100 mAh. As for the dimensions, it has the following dimensions: 136.6 × 70.6 × 8.6 mm. The weight of the device is 133g.

Medium Samsung price Galaxy S3 is from 19,000 rubles for a device with 16 GB of memory, from 20,000 rubles for a device with 32 GB of memory.

Overview of Galaxy S3 operation and features

After turning on the device, a large and bright screen, image clarity and a good sensor immediately captivate. There is no graininess on the screen, that is, pixels are not visible - it is very good that by increasing the diagonal of the screen, its resolution also improves. In general, it is worth noting the pleasant Android interface and its operation. It is very difficult to convey in words the operation of the device, so you can see it in the video below. Next, we describe the operation of specific functions.

Intelligent waiting

Samsung on its official website boasted of having a smart standby function. This function, when activated, is capable of catching the user's gaze, and if he looks at the smartphone screen, the screen will not turn off and go into standby mode. Personally, I did not understand why this function was so much promoted, especially to write it down as innovations and advantages of the gadget, if it is implemented, to put it mildly, poorly. Even if the function worked, in the end, it was temporary, and the screen went blank. In order for the function to work correctly, it is possible that you need to adapt to it by directing the device at the desired angle - but this is stupid. As a user, I welcome the good intentions of implementing this feature, but its implementation is very poor.

Of course, it is impossible not to test the S Voice function, which many call the prototype of the famous SIRI. But as for me, the comparison with SIRI is clearly not correct. Yes, the similarity of both voice systems is that neither one nor the other has support for the Russian language and it all looks rather strange. We will not touch on SIRI, although we will return to it later, but let's talk about S Voice, or rather the logic of Samsung Corporation.

Russian is spoken in the largest country in the world - Russia, and besides, it is known and even spoken by many in the countries of the former USSR, and these are almost 15 republics. By implementing support for the Russian language voice assistant, it would be possible to cover countries with a population that is several times larger than those whose languages ​​are supported by S Voice. It may be difficult for South Korean "luminaries" to comprehend all the versatility of the "great and mighty", and even more so to implement it, but having a staff of specialists from Russia ... but oh well.

After my disappointment with the lack of support for the Russian language, the presence of English also upset me. What did I conclude after working with S Voice and asking her a few mundane questions? The device understands only clearly question asked in English, and very preferably without an accent. Therefore, if you speak English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and South Korean perfectly and without an accent, then S Voice will be useful to you. If you speak only Russian or "bad" English and the same other listed language, then there is no sense in this function. Although in SIRI I was more successful in speaking "my" English.

Direct call

Another feature that Samsung boasted about in the S3 is Direct Call. The function involves automatic dialing, which was displayed on the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear. For example, you are typing a message or reading a received message from a certain subscriber, if you immediately bring the handset to your ear, then when this function is activated, automatic dialing will occur this subscriber. It is impossible to say that this function is useful, since I consider it not particularly necessary, and besides, in order for this function to work, it is necessary to rehearse the movement in which the sensor will work.

Smartphone operation

The very same operation of the smartphone caused me extremely positive emotions. His work can be summed up in one word - "fast". The device works very quickly, without the slightest hangs and reflections. The launch of games is very "nimble", the same applies to the very game mode. I was also pleased with the work with high quality video, without any freezes. Another thing I would like to note is the sound quality, both in the speakers and in the headphones. A large number of options for phone settings, graphics and visualization - Android has tried in this. It is impossible not to mention the camera, which may well replace a home camera and camcorder. We will demonstrate visual information on the operation of the phone in the video review.

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs iPhone

Surely each of you who chooses new smartphone wants to compare it with its main competitor - the iPhone. Let's compare the Samsung Galaxy S3 with existing popular iPhone models.

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs iPhone 4S

First of all, it is necessary to note the difference in displays, it immediately catches the eye. The screen size of the iPhone is 3.5 inches, while the Samsung Galaxy S3 is 4.8 inches, and the most important thing is that with such a large screen, the Samsung Galaxy S3 boasts a screen resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels (which falls under HD parameters), compared to the iPhone 4s resolution of 640×960 pixels. Already, based on this, the iPhone 4S is significantly inferior in comparison with the Samsung Galaxy S3.

If we compare the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy S3 has a 4-core processor, with a clock speed of 1.4GHz, while the iPhone 4S has only 2 cores with a frequency of 1GHz. The Samsung Galaxy S3 is equipped with 1 GB of RAM, while the "apple" counterpart has 2 times less - 512 MB.

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs iPhone 5

Now let's compare the Samsung Galaxy S3 with the iPhone 5. The latest fifth iPhone model includes some technical improvements, but still loses to the Samsung Galaxy S3. The iPhone 5's screen is 4 inches, up from 4.8 on the S3. Permission iPhone screen 5 1136x640, S3 has 1280x720 pixels. In terms of processor, the iPhone 5 has 2 cores clocked at 1.2GHz each, compared to the Galaxy's 4 cores and 1.4GHz clock speed. In other parameters, they are almost the same.

General comparison

It would be wrong to compare the Samsung Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5 solely by technical characteristics, since they have some nuances, and very significant ones.

Of course, the most significant nuance is that the iPhone does not support memory cards, which means that you are initially limited by the available built-in memory. Some may refer to the fact that they say that you can use cloud applications and thereby solve the issue with the memory card, but I will still revive it. It's one thing when all the information is stored in the phone, and another thing is when this information is stored on a server, access to which requires Internet access, and far from EDGE, but preferably Wi-Fi or 3G. If your Internet speed is low, then you will not have any sense in cloud applications. The issue can be solved by buying an iPhone with 64 GB of memory, but this is several times more expensive than the Galaxy S3.

Also, the advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S3 include the ability to access and replace the battery. For many Internet surfers, it is worth mentioning the presence of a flash player, which is not in the iPhone. And, of course, the price of the Samsung Galaxy S3 is lower than the current Apple product - the iPhone 5, almost 4 thousand less.

In favor of the iPhone, the brand should be attributed first of all, and you can’t argue with this fact. Also noteworthy is the convenience iOS updates, which unfortunately is not available in Android. The quality of applications and the “philosophy” of iOS itself is captivating.

The final choice is yours: it's either a branded iPhone 5 with its own "philosophy", or a powerful and cheaper Galaxy S3.

Galaxy S3 impression

Summing up the review, in principle, the gadget left me with extremely positive impressions. Of the advantages, I would like to highlight the speed of the device, a large and bright screen, a camera, as well as common work devices. Of the minuses, I will single out the case, especially the plastic back cover, which, in my opinion, is very uncomfortable and looks very poor, especially for a device that claims to be the first in the field of smartphones. As for the price, after some time the price of the gadget has become more or less adequate.

Answering the question whether it is worth buying this smartphone model, based on the "atomic" parameters of the device, it is worth it, especially if you want to purchase a Samsung or Android device, or 2 in 1. The smartphone is perfect both as a phone and as gadget for using Internet services.

Video review Samsung Galaxy S3 video review in Russian

The flagship from the Korean manufacturer Samsung is the Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300, which was released in 2012.

Appearance Samsung Galaxy S3

The phone is made of plastic. Scratch-resistant glass front panel.
Screen with a diagonal of 4.8 inches and a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 306 ppi.
Dimensions - 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, weight - 133 g.

Specifications Samsung Galaxy S3

The processor is a quad-core Exynos 4212 Quad, 1400 MHz.
RAM– 1 GB. Built-in memory - 16GB. The phone supports memory cards up to 64GB.
The operating system is Android OS, v4.0.4, which is updated to new versions.
Removable battery, 2100 mAh. This is enough for a day of active use of the phone (21 hours of talk time). Of course, if you play games on it, then the charge will last for several hours.
The main camera is of good quality -8 megapixels. And the front is only 1.8 megapixels.

You can buy Samsung Galaxy S3 in our online store by placing an order through the site's shopping cart or by calling us at. Delivery in Moscow is possible on the day of order. Delivery cost within the Moscow Ring Road - 400 rubles. Delivery in the Moscow region is calculated individually. Pickup from a retail store two minutes from Savelovskaya metro station.

Today we have Samsung review Galaxy S3 i9300. This is not an easy phone, but a super-sophisticated one. This is a smartphone - a descendant of two galaxies, dressed in a glossy look. Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 is a gadget doomed to success. How is it different from the standard Samsung S3?

Concerning appearance, then conventional device for calls, this multifunctional smartphone is unlikely to turn its tongue. The phone, despite its size, does not feel heavy in the hand.

There are a lot of gossip and anecdotes about its design. One gets the impression that because of its hugeness it will simply not be possible to control with one hand, but in the situation with the GT i9300 this statement is absolutely wrong. It is easy and simple to use it even with a lady's pen, let alone men.

The body of the device is made of plastic, although the company originally promised ceramics. Outwardly, the device looks very unusual, but still it is slippery plastic, which, during operation, strives to jump out of your hand. Corrugated surfaces in this regard are more practical. But if you buy an additional cover, then this will not only save the C3 from scratches, but also protect it from slipping. Although about scratches, it is worth saying that even without an additional cover, the gadget does not scratch in your pocket.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 has a removable back cover that needs to be removed very carefully. The reason lies in the fact that it has a large number of latches, and plus plastic is plastic. Although the cover can be replaced by yourself, even without visiting a service center. Its prices are extremely low.

Under the cover, you will find a Micro-sim slot, but to be honest, there is enough space for a standard one. What guided the company in this case- unclear. And also under the cover is a slot for a MicroSD card, which will further expand the memory of the gadget.

Despite the material and its flexibility, the assembly of the device is on top, as befits a device from an A-company. No backlashes, gaps, nothing goes and does not twitch. Two colors are available: white and dark blue.

There are several indicators on the front. The left one, for example, will flash if a call is missed or an email has arrived. It's also worth mentioning that the S3 GT-i9300 has an interesting feature. If the owner missed a call or SMS, then when he picks up the phone, he, in turn, will begin to vibrate.

In addition to the alert indicator, there is also a light indicator, which, depending on the amount of light in the room, sets the screen brightness for eye comfort and additionally saves battery. True, some users complain that it does it too smoothly.

The right indicator recognizes the face in front of the screen, which is lame in implementation. For example, if the owner is wearing ordinary glasses, then the smartphone does not want to unlock, which creates problems.

At the bottom of the front part is the usual mechanical button in the center, with which you can return to the main menu or unlock the smartphone. For the latter case, there is also a special "Mode" button, which is located on the right side. Next to the mechanical button, there are touch-sensitive “fountain” buttons for returning and returning to the context menu.

On the back of the device is an 8MP camera, an LED flash and a very powerful external speaker.

S3 GT-i9300 is sold in a beautiful blue box, which, in addition to the phone itself, also contains:

• Micro USB cable;
• socket adapter;
• instructions, inserts and warranty card;
• white headphones with a set of three different ear cushions - larger, smaller and in the shape of an ellipse.

Screen

The characteristics of the C3 screen are as follows: diagonal - 4.8 inches; resolution - 1280 by 720 pixels. Super Amoled display based on active matrix organic light emitting diodes. These screens have a wide variety of advantages. The most important of them is a full viewing angle in all directions while maintaining color, brightness and contrast.

Glass Gorilla Glass second generation will protect the screen from scratches and scuffs, but not always protect from cracks and bruising.

The flickering frequency of the picture is 60 Hertz. The display supports multi-touch up to 10 simultaneous touches. Graininess is imperceptible neither when viewing pictures, nor when reading text.

Processor and operating system

The device has a quad-core processor Exynos 4412, which operates at a frequency of 1.4 GHz. Video accelerator - Mali 400 MP. RAM 1 GB, built-in 16 GB. There are competitors who provide more opportunities in this regard, but at the same time they ask for less at a price. If this memory is not enough for you, then you can choose versions of 32 and 64 GB or expand with cards.

Samsung Galaxy S3 GT i9300 runs under Android control 4.0.4. The interface of the gadget is represented by a proprietary "tachwiz". Square icons look great on an oval smartphone display. Locking and unlocking the device are accompanied by pleasant sounds.

Playing on this device is a real pleasure. None of the games cause the i9300 to lag, unless of course you try to run super-heavy games, so you have to lower the settings.

The gadget is equipped with a small 2100 mAh battery by modern standards.

With Wi-Fi on and under full load, the phone lasts all day. Very good result for a smartphone of this class.

Curious Features

The S3 i 9300 has a number of interesting goodies:

• Smart Stay or Intelligent Waiting. Thanks to this function, the device controls whether the owner is looking at the display at that second. If not, it turns it off to save power.
• SVoice is Apple's analogue of Siri. Unfortunately, if you do not know English, then this function is of no particular value.
• "Remember everything" is an application specifically for those who do not like text reminders. To use it, you just need to press the microphone, and, for example, say, for example, "I want to call my mom back today in 15 minutes." After that, you need to click "Save". No more actions will have to be performed, neither to set the date and time. The gadget will do everything.
• To take a screenshot, simply swipe your palm across the screen. Including you can set up your phone so that it recognizes touches. Each movement has its own function.
• A set of different vibration signals, where you can each of them, for example, your contact number.
• If the contact book is open and a certain person is selected, then you can simply bring the gadget to your ear, and C3 immediately starts calling him. True, for the very first time you need to select the communication option - via Skype or a regular call, so that the device remembers.
• SMS voice dialing.

Camera

At Samsung Galaxy S3 The i9300 has two cameras as standard: the main one is 8 megapixels and the front one is 1.9 megapixels. Let's deal with both in order.

The main camera is just the best. With it, you can get good panoramic shots. In the functionality, you can find an interesting feature, like a series of pictures. The device takes 8 photos, and then you can choose the best one in your opinion. Very handy when shooting moving subjects.

A module from Sony is installed on the main camera, which is similar in quality to the module for iPhone 4S. The decision is controversial, especially if we recall the success of Samsung in developing its own matrices.

The flash here is simple, LED. Separate button to start the camera is missing. It is activated by an icon from the desktop or lock screen. The shooting speed is 3.5 frames per second. Improved image processing algorithm. There is image stabilization. Focusing on a given point and face detection are possible. The emphasis is on the convenience of the software component and its versatility.

Only one thing can be said about the front camera - it is simple, but you can take a selfie.

The camcorder shoots in 1080p resolution. During the shooting, you can also take a photo along the way. The quality of pictures and videos is decent.

Results

Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 is a stylish and concise A-class smartphone that is easy and convenient to manage. By purchasing it, the owner gets good quality, a good camera, excellent sound, both with and without headphones, and a variety of features that make life easier.

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