The Samsung Galaxy SIII (S3) is the most anticipated handset in 2012 so far. It is Samsung’s highest end “flagship” Android phone and was launched in May 2012 at an event in London’s Earls Court. The specification is incredible and this phone will dominate the market until the iPhone 5 is launched later this year.
Specification
The basic specification of the Samsung Galaxy SIII includes:
- A quad core 1.4 GHz processor (ARM Cortex A9)
- Integrated ARM Mali GPU
- 1 GB of RAM
- 16 to 64 GB of flash memory (storage)
- 4.8-inch 1280×720 HD super AMOLED screen
- 8-megapixel-rear camera
- 1.9 megapixel front Facing camera
- GPS and GLONASS positioning
- Gyroscope
- Compass
- Barometer
- MicroSD support (up to 64 GB)
Performance
The performance of the Samsung Galaxy SIII (S3) is incredible. The quad core version of the ARM Cortex A9, a quad core version of the chip currently used in the iPad and iPhone, provides plenty of power and has been tested to run faster than phones such as the HTC One X. Integrated into that chip is an ARM Mali GPU and the system as a whole provides one of the quickest and slickest android phone experiences out there.