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The editors liked
- Samsung's S-Features
- As well as the ergonomic shape and the larger screen
- Make for an amazing bit of futuristic technology
- Agent Nayler
- Samsung's own 1.4GHz Exynos processor can handle anything you throw at it. I like the carefully chosen new features
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The editors didn't like
- If you have smaller than average hands then this is likely not for you
- The S III is a little bit bigger than the S II but not as big as the Galaxy Note
- So bear that in mind when deciding on your device
- Design
- Samsung's “Designed for Humans” tagline re
- Agent Nayler
- While the S3 has some of the best specs on the market
- The casing feels slightly flimsy and to me the faux-brushed aluminium on the edges doesn't have the premium feel a phone of this calibre should have
- Agent King
- At only 133g
- The S3 l
- Lack of preloaded social apps
- TouchWiz UI
- Just doesn't cut it
- WiFi bug
- Poor reception and call quality
- Lags despite stellar specs
- Hyped up launch and marketing
- Underwhelming actual experience
- Poor integration of continuous trace input
- Not ideal for portraits
- Difficult to get close to your subject for macro shots
- No image stabilisation
- Polycarbonate chassis feels cheap
- Samsung's S Voice is a poor Siri clone
- Android isn't as good as iOS
- Google's Play store isn't as good as the App Store
- Some interface ideas are a bit strange
- The Galaxy S3's screen is too dim
- And Samsung's Siri competitor
- S Voice
- Disappointed
- Incredibly expensive
- No extra internal storage options
- Battery sub-par for 4G
- TouchWiz interface can be confusing
- Premium price
- Subjective design
- S Voice not optimised
- Display could be brighter
- Some minor software bugs
- Plastic casing is lacklustre
- Samsung extras like S Voice feel gimmicky
- Design is a bit vanilla
- It's nothing new or innovative
- Touchsensitive buttons often end up being pressed accidentally
- SVoice function nothing to write home about
- Home button has slight lag
- Some unnecessary proprietary apps
- Feels a bit plasticky and cheap
- Stock Android better than TouchWiz
- Some features feel gimmicky
- A downside to such a large handset is that one-handed operation can be awkward. Unless you own some large fingers
- That is. Stretching your fingers from one of the device to another proves uncomfortable. Like Apple’s Siri
- The Samsung Galaxy S3 has a voice assistant
- . Here it’s called S Voice
- Which in truth feels like a bit of a gimmick. It does work
- But we’re not used to talking to speaking to
- SVoice is disappointing
- Few updates from first Galaxy S3.
- Camera could be better SVoice not optimised
- Large and unwieldy
- Smart Stay feature failed to work consistently
- Not cheap
- Packed with features but quality varies
- No HDMI connection
- Loudspeaker is muffled very easily
- No dedicated multitasking key
- Stock keyboard is a pain to use
- HTC Sense and AOSP could be considered better than TouchWiz
- S Voice is largely a gimmick.
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- The Samsung Galaxy S3 isn't a bad phoner to have in your pocket, and it still feels nicer to use than most budget handsets. If you've been running yours for a couple of years may we suggest a software reset and maybe a new battery and rear shell to spruce...
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- Fantastic performance, Elegant design, Great screen and camera
- Plastic casing is lacklustre, Samsung extras like S Voice feel gimmicky
- So what's our overall verdict? Well, we don't want to give it back, which is exactly how we felt with the Galaxy S2 . Once again, Samsung has proven itself as the king of Android kingdom and there's no doubt the Galaxy S3 will fly off the shelves, even ...
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- Fantastic performance, Elegant design, Great screen and camera
- Plastic casing is lacklustre, Samsung extras like S Voice feel gimmicky
- So what's our overall verdict? Well, we don't want to give it back, which is exactly how we felt with the Galaxy S2 . Once again, Samsung has proven itself as the king of Android kingdom and there's no doubt the Galaxy S3 will fly off the shelves, even ...
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Published: 2014-05-20, review by: mobilephones.com
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Abstract: Most notable with the Galaxy S3 are the changes in its shape, with more curvature to its edging. The central home button has grown wider and slimmer but remains the focal point of the phone's face. At 4.8-inches, the screen is a full half inch larger than...
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- Fantastic performance, Elegant design, Great screen and camera
- Plastic casing is lacklustre, Samsung extras like S Voice feel gimmicky
- So what's our overall verdict? Well, we don't want to give it back, which is exactly how we felt with the Galaxy S2 . Once again, Samsung has proven itself as the king of Android kingdom and there's no doubt the Galaxy S3 will fly off the shelves, even ...
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Abstract: The Motorola Moto G is a very good deal. A mid-range Android phone at a budget phone price. And that got us thinking - how does the Moto G stack up against other mid-range handsets ? And that - amazingly - is what the Samsung Galaxy S3 is now. The Galaxy...
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Published: 2013-11-25, Author: Paul Lamkin , review by: whatlaptop.co.uk
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Abstract: After months of speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S III ( £500 inc. VAT ) is finally here. And Samsung fans need not worry that the Galaxy S heritage has been blemished. The S III is a fantastic handset that can, quite rightly, lay claim to being a category...
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Published: 2013-06-21, review by: itreviews.com
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- The Galaxy S3 remains an excellent smartphone. It offers a good design and build quality, despite our small niggles. Samsung has put together an impressive set of hardware resulting in silky smooth performance and extensive software features. It is certai...
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Published: 2013-05-30, Author: Alastair Stevenson , review by: v3.co.uk
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Abstract: Korean technology giant Samsung is the current top dog Android smartphone maker, with pretty much every analyst house under the sun listing the firm as owning at least half, if not more of the market. Last year this was showcased by the unwavering success...
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