Galaxy S II vs Galaxy S III
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy S III — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S II vs Galaxy S III: the key differences
The Galaxy S III arrived in 2012, 1 year after the Galaxy S II (2011), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S III runs the Exynos 4412 (4 cores, 1.4 GHz) / Snapdragon S4, while the Galaxy S II uses the Exynos 4210 (2 cores, 1.2 GHz).
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S III offers more RAM — up to 2 GB vs 1 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S III has the larger battery, 2,100 mAh vs 1,650 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S II — 4.3″ WVGA Super AMOLED Plus; Galaxy S III — 4.8″ HD Super AMOLED.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S II — 8 MP, autofocus, 1080p; Galaxy S III — 8 MP, autofocus.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S II is lighter at 116 g (vs 133 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S II shipped with Android 2.3 (up to 4.1); Galaxy S III with Android 4.0 (up to 4.3).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S II — ≈ $500; Galaxy S III — ≈ $600.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S II | Galaxy S III |
|---|---|---|
| Release | April 2011 | May 2012 |
| Display | 4.3″ WVGA Super AMOLED Plus | 4.8″ HD Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 480 × 800 (217 ppi) | 720 × 1280 (306 ppi) |
| Chipset | Exynos 4210 (2 cores, 1.2 GHz) | Exynos 4412 (4 cores, 1.4 GHz) / Snapdragon S4 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB (2 GB for LTE) |
| Storage | 16 / 32 GB + microSD | 16 / 32 / 64 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 8 MP, autofocus, 1080p | 8 MP, autofocus |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 1.9 MP |
| Battery | 1650 mAh, removable | 2100 mAh, removable |
| OS | Android 2.3 (up to 4.1) | Android 4.0 (up to 4.3) |
| Dimensions | 125.3 × 66.1 × 8.5 mm | 136.6 × 70.6 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 116 g | 133 g |
| Build | Plastic | Plastic |
| Launch price | ≈ $500 | ≈ $600 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.