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Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB) vs Lenovo K3 Note

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Lenovo K3 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo K3 Note X Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB) 08Points
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo K3 Note

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB) vs K3 Note} 16 Advantages Lenovo K3 Note
+32GB (25GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
306 PPIvs+401 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"vs+5.5"15%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)30%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
2100 mAhvs+3000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
 
ModelGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
Other model namesSprint Samsung Galaxy S3 L710 (4G LTE), Galaxy S IIILenovo Lemon K3 Note Dual Sim, Lenovo K50-t5 for China
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungLenovo
Release date6/21/20123/1/2015
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)76.2 x 152.6 millimeters (3 x 6.01 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.8" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)306 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225 400MhzARM Mali-T760 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE 1900LTE Cat3 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL243
Battery capacity2100 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white
• S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
• USB On-the-go support
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Touch Focus
• TouchWiz with Motion UX
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• 4G Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Onyx Black, Pearl White, Laser Yellow
• Lenovo Vibe 2.0
• Dolby Atmos
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)Lenovo K3 Note
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.61W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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