Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
The Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓4.8" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 133.2g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
306 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
2,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Weight
133.2g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
137.2 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (5.40 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Colors
Pebble blue, Marble white, Purple
