Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
The Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III is a budget-focused device, powered by the Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.8" · 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetExynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB | 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.8" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 133g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB 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, May. Released 2012, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
RAM
1GB
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
133g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 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 I9300 Galaxy S III does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III ships with Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI.
The Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG.
The Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III has 4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX.
