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)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.8" · 137.2 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (5.40 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
RAM2GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ 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
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, June. Released 2012, July
Also Known As
Versions:Samsung SGH-I535 for VerizonSamsung SPH-L710 for Sprint
⚙️ 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
Capacity
2,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
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)
Colors
Pebble blue, Marble white, Purple
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Speed
LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G Bands
CDMA 800 / 1900 - SGH-I535, SPH-L710
3G Bands
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - SGH-I535, SPH-L710
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
The Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG.
The Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA has 4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX.
