| Physical features | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Model | |
| Other model names | T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 T999V, Galaxy S III |
| Country or region available | 
USA |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Release date | June, 2012 |
| Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in) |
| Weight | 133 grams (4.66 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Operating system | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
| Firmware update | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
| Hardware | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Chipset | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm) |
| CPU processor | 1.5Ghz Dual-Core Krait |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 225 400Mhz |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (25GB available) |
| External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Display type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 4.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 306 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Display features | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 42/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported |
| Calling | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera |
| 2ª camera | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Radio | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Micro-B USB MHL |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Supported |
| NFC | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported |
| Other functions | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
|
| Other features | - Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white
- S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
- USB OTG On-the-go
- Smart Stay eye tracking
- TouchWiz with Motion UX
- WiFi hotspot
- Java framework |
| Power supply | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU |
| Battery capacity | 2100 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day |
| Standby | 12000 minutes | 200 hours | 8.3 days |
| Radiation rate | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.43W/kg (head) | 1.26W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.196W/kg (head) |