Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S III: The 2012 blockbuster — "designed for humans" and sold by the millions.
SpecEagle Editorial·May 2012·$599·Score 22/100
The Galaxy S III sold in enormous numbers and cemented Samsung’s Android dominance. Its plastic build and dated software make it a historical entry now.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.8" HD AMOLED
Chipset
Exynos 4412
Memory
1 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.6
Battery
2,100 mAh
Weight
133 g
What stands out
- One of the best-selling Android phones ever.
- Large Super AMOLED display for 2012.
- Removable battery and microSD.
- Light and easy to hold.
What to watch
- Glossy all-plastic build felt cheap.
- TouchWiz was heavy with gimmicks.
- Software ended at Android 4.3.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.