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Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) vs Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)

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

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Compare Samsung Corby II X Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) 29Points
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X
3.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)

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 (GT-i9300 16GB)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) vs Corby II (GT-S3850)} 1 Advantage Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
+16GB (11GB available)432 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs26MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)36%
Thinner
vs11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+306 PPI145%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs125 PPI
+4.8"50%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2100 mAh110%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+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
133 grams (4.66 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)30%
Lighter

10 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
 
ModelGalaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Corby II (GT-S3850)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S III i9300, Galaxy S3 i9300Samsung Corby 2 S3850, Samsung S3850L, Samsung Genio II
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/22/20124/22/2011
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)60.6 x 109.9 millimeters (2.39 x 4.33 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.8" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)306 PPI125 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.41
26MB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB424255VU
Battery capacity2100 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours9.5 hours
Standby790 hours (32.9 days)620 hours (25.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• S-Voice
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Pink, Yellow
• DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
• Panorama photo
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB)Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.628W/kg (head), 1.584W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.342W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body)feature not registered
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