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Galaxy S III

May 2012

“Designed for humans” — the phone that overtook the iPhone.

HD Super AMOLEDQuad-core ExynosSmart Stay70M+ sold

Display: 4.8″ HD Super AMOLED
Chipset: Exynos 4412 (4 cores, 1.4 GHz)
Camera: 8 MP
Battery: 2100 mAh

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Model history

The Galaxy S III, with its rounded “natural” design and features like S Voice and Smart Stay, became a phenomenon: over 70 million units sold. It's the phone that made Samsung the global smartphone leader.

Full specifications

Display	4.8″ HD Super AMOLED
Resolution	720 × 1280 (306 ppi)
Chipset	Exynos 4412 (4 cores, 1.4 GHz) / Snapdragon S4
RAM	1 GB (2 GB for LTE)
Storage	16 / 32 / 64 GB + microSD
Main camera	8 MP, autofocus
Front camera	1.9 MP
Battery	2100 mAh, removable
OS	Android 4.0 (up to 4.3)
Dimensions	136.6 × 70.6 × 8.6 mm
Weight	133 g
Build	Plastic
Launch price	≈ $600
Current price (est.)	$35 — approx., used market

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Galaxy S III — frequently asked questions

When was the Galaxy S III released?+

The Galaxy S III was released in May 2012.

What are the Galaxy S III's display specifications?+

The Galaxy S III has a 4.8″ HD Super AMOLED.

What chipset does the Galaxy S III use?+

The Galaxy S III is powered by the Exynos 4412 (4 cores, 1.4 GHz) / Snapdragon S4, with 1 GB (2 GB for LTE) of RAM and 16 / 32 / 64 GB + microSD of storage.

What camera does the Galaxy S III have?+

The Galaxy S III's main camera is 8 MP, autofocus, with a 1.9 MP front camera.

What is the battery capacity of the Galaxy S III?+

The Galaxy S III has a 2100 mAh, removable battery.