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The Samsung Galaxy S3 has passed the laboratory test and meets the high expectations. Find out what makes the new smartphone-flyer with quad-core processor, a huge HD display and intelligent user interface.

The updated test procedure changes the score for the 16-GB model from 1.57 to 1.85. With 32 GB of storage, the S3 comes to the note 1.82 (as the LTE version with 16 GB). The S3 without LTE has a better battery life.

Even before the launch, there was for the Samsung Galaxy S3 world than nine million pre-orders. The technical data and the confidence in the successor to the Galaxy S2 (over 20 million copies sold) were argument enough. The S3 has. A quad-core processor, one gigabyte (GB) of RAM, a 4.8-inch AMOLED screen and depending on the model 16, 32 or 64 GB of storage plus extension option As the first smartphone it swallows the new MicroSDXC cards up to 64 GB. There are also clever additional features.

Looking to the future: Although there are still early for Samsung fans stayed here a preview of things to come. Update from 27.11.2012: According to latest rumors, Samsung wants to take the step and increase the screen again. Accordingly, the manufacturer shows at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in early January 2013 in Las Vegas, an AMOLED display with a screen size of 4.99 inches, which is to be found in the Samsung Galaxy S4 use.
Sharp but dark: 4.8-inch Super AMOLED

Who was the Galaxy S2 is large, making the S3 eyes: The resolution is now at stately 1280x720 pixels (306 ppi) and the display is larger by about a quarter, the diagonal achieved impressive 12.2 centimeters (4.8 inches). Even with side view, it shows strong colors and crisp contrasts, even better than the S2. While the Super AMOLED display is missing the "Plus" technology of its predecessor, but it does not stand out because of the high resolution. But: As with the S2 S3 acts in direct sunlight so dark that almost nothing can be seen. In addition, the automatic brightness control regulates often down without apparent reason. The twice as bright screen of the iPhone is easier to read in the sun, but reflects more.
The fastest phone in the world

The Galaxy S3 is. The HTC One X, the second smartphone with quad-core processor But while the HTC the Nvidia Tegra 3 processor connected, the S3 is a Exynos processor from Samsung with up to 1.4 gigahertz gas. And how: with his work rate, the S3 beats the competition considerably. Even consuming apps running smoothly, apart from the typical Android occasional brief delays in the menu. To save power, the processor switches idle back to 200 megahertz.
Samsung S3: housing and colors

Nokia Lumia 800 with the HTC and shown with the One X that quality housing can also be made of plastic. With HTC and Apple, there is the courage to use new materials: glass, oxidized aluminum, and more - the rumors surrounding ceramic and metal alloy have not materialized in the S3. As with the S2 is the slim case (136.6 x70, 6x8, 6 mm) of plastic. For this, the S3 with 133 grams is relatively light. The rim is decorated with a silver edge. Thus the rounded S3 is well in hand. Choose from white marble and blue pebble. Serve with the user interface with color and images from nature. Touching sounded gentle natural sounds, such as dripping water. The intelligence of the Galaxy S3
"The Galaxy S3 know what you want," says Samsung and speaks of a mobile phone that looks listens and responds to the user:

    The smartphone looks back: Every smartphone user knows the situation when the screen dims to save energy, even though you just read something. The S3 uses the front camera, to determine whether you are currently. As long as the screen does not dim. This only works if you look head-on the phone.

Call a contact in the phone book and the phone to your ear, the S3 does exactly what you want at this moment: It starts the call. Direct Call Samsung calls the idea of ??saving the tap the Call icon.
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    Smart Alert:
    

Smart Alert reduces stress loud reminders (such as for appointments): Take the phone in hand when the alarm sounds, the signal volume goes down instantly. For the detection of motion and position sensor is in the mobile use.

By double-tap on the Home button launches voice control. Unlike the iPhone, you start navigation apps or directly ("Open Browser"). Those who want to give the phone another voice command, simply says "Hi Galaxy". How Siri Voice S also responds to questions about the weather, with the motto "The S3 listens to you." Eight-megapixel camera, many features
In the resolution, there is no change to its predecessor. A visual inspection of photographs revealed no deviation in color, contrast and clarity. The lab tests revealed small differences: from eight megapixels (MP) remain on the S3 with effective 4.7 MP little more pixels than the S2 (4.4 MP). The photo quality receives the note 2.47 (good), slightly better than the S2 (2.69). And the S3 offers considerably more speed: If desired, you shoot up to 20 photos one after another. The function is called Burst Shot, snaps more than three photos per second, after a recommendation, which is the best image (Best Photo). As with One S and one X, you can make photos during video capture. The front camera has 1.9 megapixels and makes videos in 720p format. The main camera provides full HD video (1920x1080 pixels).
Weak: The reception

Compared to its predecessor the reception is especially UMTS network become something worse. Therefore, the WLAN module transmits in five-GHz range of the n-standard now twice as fast as the S2. And the radiation index in mobile connections is satisfyingly low.

In the sound tests reached the S3 peak values ??- both on the phone and listening to music. The test was the S3 by 50 percent longer than the S2. In typical smartphone usage now twelve instead of eight hours in there. Behind it are not only energy-saving tricks, but also a thicker battery. With 2,100 milliamp hours (mAh), he provides about a quarter more capacity than usual. Unlike the iPhone or the HTC-One models, you can replace the battery yourself.

S Beam Samsung calls to simplify the exchange of data from phone to phone. This is similar to Android Beam by using two Galaxy S3 holds together. By Near Field Communication (NFC) is built on the compound - but run larger data transfers via WiFi Direct. Here, the data access without going through a router via wireless from phone to phone. Interfaces
The S3 is also available as LTE version. After all, HSPA + at 21 megabits per second, and Bluetooth 4.0 on board. The new Galaxy also dominated "Allshare Cast": As WiFi Direct can exchange data with other devices. The counterpart to this is "AllShare Play": Based on DLNA you access to data located on the PC at home. With microUSB, microSD and microSIM is the "micro-family" completely.

Samsung klotzt with large super-sharp 4.8-inch screen, quad-core CPU, connectivity and lush battery. The S3 scores with high speed and enjoy the elegant integration of images and sounds from nature and smart features such as voice control, eye tracking and lageabhängigem behavior. When housing, some have given spectacular rumors hoped sure anymore but the big S3 sits comfortably in the hand. In sunshine, the dark clouds only display the joy of the moment best smartphone.

Who is not set on Samsung and Android operating system may, as of 12 September 2012 look forward to another top mobile: Apple introduced the iPhone 5. In COMPUTER BILD for full details, photos and a first test.