Galaxy S IIIFull Specs & Is It Worth It?
- ✓BeastScore 62 / 100 — solid all-rounder
- ✗Below-average refresh rate display
- ✗Smaller battery (2,100 mAh)
From $599
Key Specifications
Galaxy S III Quick Answers
How much does the Galaxy S III weigh?
The Galaxy S III weighs 133 g and measures 136.6 × 70.6 × 8.6 mm.
What is the Galaxy S III battery capacity?
The Galaxy S III has a 2,100 mAh battery, with 5W wired charging and 5W wireless.
How big is the Galaxy S III screen?
The Galaxy S III has a 4.8-inch display (HD Super AMOLED, 60Hz).
When was the Galaxy S III released?
The Galaxy S III was released in 2012.
Galaxy S III Full Specifications
| Display & Screen | |
| Display Type | HD Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 4.8" |
| Resolution & Density | 1280x720 (306 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 330 nits peak |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Platform & Performance | |
| Processor / Chipset | High performance SoC |
| CPU | Multi-core |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Operating System | Android 4.0 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR |
| Internal Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage Speed | High-speed storage |
| Cameras & Optics | |
| Main Camera | 8 MP, f/2.6 |
| Telephoto Zoom | None (Digital zoom only) |
| Ultrawide Camera | N/A |
| LiDAR / Depth | None |
| Selfie Camera | 1.9 MP, f/2.6 |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Battery Capacity | 2,100 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | 5W |
| Wireless Charging | 5W wireless |
| Body & Build | |
| Dimensions | 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 133 g |
| Build Materials | Glass front, metal frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Not certified |
| Connectivity & Ports | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
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