Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo Phab 2 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/28/2016 8:04 PM, updated: 5/17/2026 9:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB) Compare Lenovo Phab 2 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)

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19 Advantages Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core72% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+344 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+6.4"33% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)30% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4050 mAh93% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (57GB available)159% More internal storage for applications and files
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+133 grams (4.66 ounces)64% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)12% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

eMMC / eMMC 4.41

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Phab2 Plus Dual-Sim 32GB, Lenovo PB2-670M	Samsung Galaxy S III i9300
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Egypt, United Arab Emirates, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Lenovo	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2016	5/22/2012
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	88.3 x 173.9 millimeters (3.48 x 6.85 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	344 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	2.5D glass	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT8783 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC	64GB (57GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP f/2.0	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	4050 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	11.7 hours
Standby	408 hours (17 days)	790 hours (32.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gunmetal Grey, Champagne Gold	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (PB2-670M)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.628W/kg (head), 1.584W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.342W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body)