The Samsung Galaxy S3 has been on the
market for more than two years, but with the recent update to the Android 4.3
Jelly Bean and further price cuts thanks to the recent launch of the Galaxy S5,
the aging phone is still busy. It may have been two years, but Samsung made a
big deal on the market and it's easy to see why. Turnover in November 2012 was
over 30 million. Given the number of people who rock the handset, these numbers
seem to be a hallmark of the truth. One of the biggest attractions for older flagships
is the lower price. With contracts already starting at £ 14.50 a month and £
169 on the way, there is little that the Korean device can do wrong.
This low price means that he will
defend himself against the so-called "mini" generation, which all
coincides with the 4.8-inch 720p screen. The powerful Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact is
on stage and undoubtedly the most powerful of the smaller screened handsets,
but it's a lot more expensive, and Samsung has the new Galaxy S5 Mini. This low
price also means that even Moto G fans really make strong competition. But
let's get to the main question: is this the phone for which you should spend
your hard-earned money?
The Samsung Galaxy S3 has begun with
the design character that has since flooded almost every Galaxy phone. Samsung
has said the S3 is "inspired by nature" - it sees, hears, answers and
allows you to share the most beautiful moments. All this is a bit hyperbolic,
but the theme of nature is certainly present when you use the phone for the
first time. Brushed polycarbonate graces the large unit, which measures 136.6 x
70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 inches), though it still has a 4.8-inch Super
AMOLED HD screen offers.
I say "big device", but
given the current range of massive flagships with the 5.5-inch LG G3, the
5.2-inch Sony XPERIA Z2 and the 5.1-inch Galaxy S5 (may I use the 6.4-inch XPERIA
Z Ultra mention) The Galaxy S3 is by no means huge. In daily use, I have found
that the Galaxy S3 for me is just the perfect size and my hands are not small.
I'll put it straight: The plastic feel of the Galaxy S3 will not please
everyone, especially the All Metal HTC One and One M8. It feels very light
(although the scale was tilted at 133g) and some people will find this a bit
cheap.
To be clear: The Galaxy S3 is not a
cheap phone. It has a very solid Gorilla Glass 2 front, a well-packed interior
and a sturdier battery cover. It's more of a polycarbonate than a standard
plastic, though I'm not sure that some people will like the rounder style of
the design. When it comes to color options, there is no doubt that the pebble
blue offer is more attractive than the white (the marble white resembles a
simple Galaxy Mini or similar device), but the host of the additional colors I
mentioned earlier really did not are bound.
Since the Galaxy S3 has served almost
every Galaxy handset as a launch pad, the round nature feels very familiar,
even if it was a little controversial on the day of his announcement. The
button design is the same as any Galaxy handset and has been well thought out.
Although it is by no means the largest handset, it is difficult to access all
the buttons on a handset of this size. The locking button on the right side
(and not on the top) makes a lot of sense and feels very natural. Other
traditional Samsung buttons are located nearby, with the Home button and the
Back soft key and Menu soft keys. This means that context menus can be easily
found without having to search for the screen icon. The volume control (volume
control) is parallel to the lock button on the left side of the phone and is
also easy to reach when you hold the Galaxy S3 in your hand.
The micro USB slot is located at the
bottom of the phone - easy to find with a charger. The battery cover is also
made of the same polycarbonate material as the rest of the case. Oh, and the
battery cover is removable. This means that not only can you turn the battery
on and off - an important consideration for many people - there is also a
cheeky surprise in the form of a micro SD slot next to the micro SIM port.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is outstanding in the hand. The design adapts
well to the palm, and although the screen size may be a bit large for some (you
need to mix a bit to get to the top of the screen), it's more than useful every
day.
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