Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) vs Apple iPhone 17 (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Apple iPhone 17 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/14/2025 8:34 AM, updated: 9/14/2025 8:45 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 17 X Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

35Points Apple iPhone 17 (512GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
OLED

1206x2622

48
MP

18mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3692
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 17 (512GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	vs	35 Advantages Apple iPhone 17 (512GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)	vs	+4.26GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+512GB (482GB available)43 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1206x2622 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+458 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6.3"31% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)62% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 18MP + 0.3MP8 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps49 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+3692 mAh76% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi2 wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
2 microphones	vs	+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED / LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
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Model	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305 (4G LTE)	iPhone 17 (A3258, A3519, A3520, A3521)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	10/1/2012	9/19/2025, Announced: 9/9/2025
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)	71.5 x 149.6 millimeters (2.81 x 5.89 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1206x2622 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	458 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Ceramic Shield 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	1000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak] HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	iOS 26
Firmware update	Android 4.4 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)	64bit: Apple A19 (3nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.26GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)	A19 Pro GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1829854 (v10) Geekbench: 8910 (v6.5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41	512GB (482GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/1800/2600	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3520 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3258 e-SIM only (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3519 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3521 No e-SIM (China): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	A3520 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3258 e-SIM only (USA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (258, 260, 261) A3519 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3521 No e-SIM (China): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"0.7µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	(dual front camera) 18 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5184x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	6.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3692 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	25W Qi2 wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	feature not registered
Standby	510 hours (21.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	iPhone 17 (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)	feature not registered