Jan 01, 2017 11:24 AM
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PROS
Stunning HD Screen
Fastest Phone On The Planet
Good quality 8 Megapixel camera
MicroSD slot for expanding storage
CONS
Just a bit too big for many people
Screen not quite as sharp as HTC One X
FEATURES
4.8in, 720 x 1280 pixel display
Quad Core 1.4GHz CPU
8MP camera with 1080p video
Android 4.0 ICS with TouchWiz
Manufacturer: SaMSUNG
GALAXY S3 - DESIGN AND BUILD
Anyone that's already familiar with the Galaxy S3 will know that its design and build has courted controversy. Eschewing the premium feeling materials of the iPhone 4S or HTC One X, it uses a glossy plastic back which, although by no means inherently budget, is a finish more associated with cheaper handsets
Pop that battery cover off and you're into a whole world of goodness. There's a microSD slot that'll take cards up to 64GB in size, potentially giving you up to 128GB of storage if you opt for the S3 with 64GB of built in memory. You also get a large 2100mAh battery that not only can you swap out for a spare when needed but also in the future you may be able to replace it and the backplate with extended batteries that last longer on a single charge(not that we've seen any yet, several months after launch). While the SIM slot on the Galaxy may look large it actually houses a microSIM, like the iPhone 4S and HTC One X. One counterpoint to the removable battery is that you can't hot-swap SIM cards like on the One X.
Also under here, to the left of the battery, are two gold contacts. These are for a future wireless charging backplate and dock that will allow you to simply place your Galaxy S3 on its dock to charge it, without the need to plug in. Its technology we first saw built into a phone on the Palm Pre, and we think it's downright brilliant. Sadly the required accessories are still not available.
