Samsung Galaxy SIII unveiled May 3rd

afv011 · 04-16-2012, 12:06 PM

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After months of rumors Samsung has officially announced the world will meet the next Galaxy phone in London on May 3rd...

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Very sketchy info at the time, but with just over 2 weeks to go, more info is bound to surface.

=X= · 04-16-2012, 04:04 PM

I'm very interested in this phone. So far the Galaxy S, SII have been excellent models I'm wondering how the SIII can improve on it w/o the obvious spec bumps.

While I don't prefer any manufacture over another, it just seems Samsung keeps on making the pones I like.

=X=

afv011 · 04-16-2012, 06:21 PM

Same here. My phone is getting too old, and I passed on the Galaxy Nexus for several reasons, but the SIII might be the one. I heard Samsung intends to make it available in several countries at the same time, so hopefully it won't be too long before it comes to Canada.

Dopedangel · 04-16-2012, 11:39 PM

My contract ends in June I am either getting this or the note. Galaxy S was first released in Singapore so I expect it to release here in the first batch of countries. Samsung major phone usually have specs that don't get outdated that quickly. Even galaxy S that is almost 2 years old is still quite good.

afv011 · 04-19-2012, 07:53 PM

Some more news:

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We've also confirmed with our source that the global version of the device will feature a quad-core processor, matching up with earlier rumors. "Expect superlative benchmark performance," we're told, which comes as no big surprise considering that the dual-core Exynos processor found in many versions of last year's Galaxy S II were benchmark leaders.

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afv011 · 04-20-2012, 11:42 AM

More info keeps surfacing:

4.6-inch 720p Super AMOLED (Plus?) screen at 320ppi
Android 4.0.3 with TouchWIZ
1.4Ghz quad-core Exynos processor
1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage (microSD card slot, too!)
8MP camera w/ LED flash, 1080p video capabilities
2050mAh battery
NFC support

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=X= · 04-20-2012, 12:35 PM

Nice specs, I'm hoping those thin bezel prototypes have substance to them.. I'd like to see a phone with no physical buttons on the front.

afv011 · 04-20-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by =X=

Nice specs, I'm hoping those thin bezel prototypes have substance to them.. I'd like to see a phone with no physical buttons on the front.

Yes, no physical front buttons would be nice; it's the only thing I dislike from the One-X. Other rumours point to these specs pertaining to the Galaxy M instead of the SIII; I guess we'll know for sure soon enough.

RainingLemur · 04-20-2012, 05:28 PM

I'm looking forward to the next offering from Samsung. While I like having some physical buttons on the front, I wouldn't mind seeing a handset without them.

=X= · 04-20-2012, 08:55 PM

The plot thickens. The S3 has been caught in the wild, but ....

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There's an iffy plastic rim surrounding to the whole device that has apparently been added not to ruin the surprise of how the device looks ahead of its official launch. While we've seen some similar hardware leaks already, this video makes a very strong case for it being the real deal. more from Engadget

SeaKing · 04-21-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by afv011

More info keeps surfacing:

4.6-inch 720p Super AMOLED (Plus?) screen at 320ppi
Android 4.0.3 with TouchWIZ
1.4Ghz quad-core Exynos processor
1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage (microSD card slot, too!)
8MP camera w/ LED flash, 1080p video capabilities
2050mAh battery
NFC support

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Where can I get a gander at one of the AMOLED screens I keep hearing about?

ilovejedd · 04-21-2012, 03:06 AM

The Galaxy S2 has a Super AMOLED Plus display. I think every carrier has it or has their own branded version of the Galaxy S2 by now so you can just head on over to the nearest carrier store for hands-on testing.

HansTWN · 04-21-2012, 04:25 AM

Seaking's 7" tab plus should have that screen already. I have seen LCD and SuperAmoled Plus side by side in the store. What I have noticed is that the colors of the Amoled always seem way over saturated. I guess they do that on purpose for the display units to highlight the difference, but I have no idea if you can tone it down to a more natural level.

ilovejedd · 04-21-2012, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HansTWN

I have seen LCD and SuperAmoled Plus side by side in the store. What I have noticed is that the colors of the Amoled always seem way over saturated.

Same here. I dislike Super AMOLED. Everything just looks so unnatural.

tubemonkey · 04-21-2012, 06:30 AM

I'm very pleased with the display on my SGP4; it's better than my iPt4.

04-20-2012, 11:42 AM	#6
afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,963 Karma: 2079777777 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	More info keeps surfacing: 4.6-inch 720p Super AMOLED (Plus?) screen at 320ppi Android 4.0.3 with TouchWIZ 1.4Ghz quad-core Exynos processor 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage (microSD card slot, too!) 8MP camera w/ LED flash, 1080p video capabilities 2050mAh battery NFC support Source

04-21-2012, 04:25 AM	#13
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	Seaking's 7" tab plus should have that screen already. I have seen LCD and SuperAmoled Plus side by side in the store. What I have noticed is that the colors of the Amoled always seem way over saturated. I guess they do that on purpose for the display units to highlight the difference, but I have no idea if you can tone it down to a more natural level. Last edited by HansTWN; 04-21-2012 at 04:27 AM.

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04-16-2012, 04:04 PM	#2
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	I'm very interested in this phone. So far the Galaxy S, SII have been excellent models I'm wondering how the SIII can improve on it w/o the obvious spec bumps. While I don't prefer any manufacture over another, it just seems Samsung keeps on making the pones I like. =X=

04-16-2012, 06:21 PM	#3
afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,963 Karma: 2079777777 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	Same here. My phone is getting too old, and I passed on the Galaxy Nexus for several reasons, but the SIII might be the one. I heard Samsung intends to make it available in several countries at the same time, so hopefully it won't be too long before it comes to Canada.

04-16-2012, 11:39 PM	#4
Dopedangel Wizard Posts: 1,791 Karma: 30548723 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Device: Boyue	My contract ends in June I am either getting this or the note. Galaxy S was first released in Singapore so I expect it to release here in the first batch of countries. Samsung major phone usually have specs that don't get outdated that quickly. Even galaxy S that is almost 2 years old is still quite good.

04-20-2012, 12:35 PM	#7
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	Nice specs, I'm hoping those thin bezel prototypes have substance to them.. I'd like to see a phone with no physical buttons on the front.

04-20-2012, 05:28 PM	#9
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I'm looking forward to the next offering from Samsung. While I like having some physical buttons on the front, I wouldn't mind seeing a handset without them.

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ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,110 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	The Galaxy S2 has a Super AMOLED Plus display. I think every carrier has it or has their own branded version of the Galaxy S2 by now so you can just head on over to the nearest carrier store for hands-on testing.

04-21-2012, 06:30 AM	#15
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,743 Karma: 158575914 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I'm very pleased with the display on my SGP4; it's better than my iPt4.

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