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Today we have a review of the Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300. This is not an easy phone, but a super-sophisticated one. This smartphone is a descendant of two galaxies, clothed in a glossy look. Samsung Galaxy S3 The i9300 is a gadget destined for success. How does it differ from the standard Samsung S3?
As for the appearance, this multifunctional smartphone is unlikely to turn its tongue with an ordinary device for making calls. The phone, despite its dimensions, does not feel heavy in the hand.
There is a lot of gossip and anecdotes about its design. One gets the impression that because of its enormous size, it simply won't work with one hand, but in the situation with the GT i9300 this statement is absolutely wrong. It is easy and simple to use it, even a lady's pen, let alone men.
The body of the device is made of plastic, although the company initially promised ceramic. Outwardly, the device looks very unusual, but nevertheless it is slippery plastic, which, during operation, strives to jump out of the hand. Corrugated surfaces are more practical in this regard. But if you purchase an additional cover, it will not only save the C3 from scratches, but also prevent it from slipping out. Although about scratches, it should be said that even without an additional cover, the gadget is not scratched in the pocket.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 has a removable back cover that should be removed very carefully. The reason lies in the fact that it has a large number of latches, plus plastic is plastic. Although the cover can be replaced by yourself, even without visiting a service center. The prices for it are extremely low.
You will find a Micro-sim slot under the cover, but to be honest, there is enough room for a standard one. It is not clear what the company was guided by in this case. And also under the cover there is a slot for a MicroSD card, which will further expand the memory of the gadget.
Despite the material and its flexibility, the assembly of the device is at a height, as befits a device from an A-company. No backlashes, gaps, nothing rides or twitches. There are two colors available: white and dark blue.
There are several indicators on the front. The left one, for example, will blink if a call is missed or an email has been received. It's also worth mentioning that the S3 GT-i9300 has an interesting feature. If the owner missed a call or SMS, then when he picks up the phone, it, in turn, will begin to vibrate.
In addition to the notification indicator, there is also an illumination indicator, which, depending on the amount of light in the room, sets the brightness of the screen for eye comfort and additionally saving power. True, some users complain that it does it too smoothly.
The right indicator recognizes a face in front of the screen, which is lame in implementation. For example, if the owner is wearing ordinary glasses, then the smartphone does not want to unlock, which creates problems.
At the bottom of the front part there is a familiar mechanical button in the center, with which you can return to the main menu or unlock your smartphone. For the latter case, there is also a dedicated "Mode" button, which is located on the right side. Next to the mechanical button there are touch buttons - "fountains" for returning and returning to the context menu.
On the back of the device is an 8MP camera, LED flash and a very powerful external speaker.
S3 GT-i9300 is sold in a beautiful blue box, which, in addition to the phone itself, also contains:
- MicroUSB cable;
- socket adapter;
- instructions, inserts and warranty card;
- white headphones with a set of three different ear cushions - larger, smaller and elliptical.
Screen
The characteristics of the C3 screen are as follows: diagonal - 4.8 inches; resolution - 1280 by 720 pixels. Super Amolled display based on an active matrix OLED. These screens have a lot of different advantages. The most important of these is the full viewing angle in all directions while maintaining color, brightness and contrast.
The second generation Gorilla Glass will protect the screen from scratches and abrasions, but not always keep it from cracks and bruises.
The flicker frequency of the picture is 60 Hertz. The display supports multi-touch up to 10 simultaneous touches. The graininess is invisible neither when viewing pictures, nor when reading text.
Processor and operating system
The device is equipped with a quad-core Exynos 4412 processor, which operates at a frequency of 1.4 GHz. Video accelerator - Mali 400 MP. RAM 1 GB, built-in 16 GB. There are competitors who provide more opportunities in this regard, but at the same time they ask for less in price. If this memory is not enough for you, then you can choose versions for 32 and 64 GB or expand with cards.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 GT i9300 runs Android 4.0.4. The interface of the gadget is represented by a branded "touchwiz". Square icons look great on an oval smartphone display. Locking and unlocking the device is accompanied by pleasant sounds.
It is a real pleasure to play on this device. No game makes the i9300 lag, unless, of course, you try to launch super-heavy games, so you have to lower the settings.
The gadget is equipped with a 2100 mAh battery, which is small by modern standards.
With Wi Fi on and at full load, the phone works all day. A very good result for a smartphone of this class.
Curious functions
The S3 i 9300 has a number of interesting perks:
- Smart Stay or Intelligent Waiting. Thanks to this function, the device controls whether the owner is looking at the display at this second. If not, then he turns it off in order to save energy.
- SVoice is an analogue of Apple's Siri. Unfortunately, if you do not know English, then this function is of little value.
- Remember All is an application especially for those who do not like text reminders. To use it, you just need to press the microphone, and, for example, say, for example, "I want to call my mom back today in 15 minutes." After that, you must click "Save". You will not have to perform any more actions, nor set the date and time. The gadget will do everything by itself.
- To take a screenshot, you just need to slide your palm across the screen. This includes setting up your phone to recognize touches. Each movement has its own function assigned.
- A set of different vibration signals, where each of them you can, for example, your own contact number.
- If the contact book is open and a certain person is selected, then you can simply bring the gadget to your ear, and C3 immediately starts calling him. True, for the very first time, you need to choose a communication option - via Skype or a regular call, so that the device will remember.
- SMS voice dialing.
Camera
Have Samsung Galaxy S3 The i9300 has two standard cameras: the main one is 8 megapixels and the front one is 1.9 megapixels. Let's deal with both in order.
The main camera is just great. With it, you can get good panoramic shots. In the functional, you can find an interesting function, like a series of pictures. The device takes 8 photos, and then you can choose the best one in your opinion. Very handy when shooting moving subjects.
The main camera is equipped with a Sony module, which is similar in quality to the module for iPhone 4S. The decision is controversial, especially if you remember the success of Samsung in developing its own matrices.
The flash here is simple, LED. There is no separate button to launch the camera. It is activated by an icon from the desktop or lock screen. The shooting speed is 3.5 frames per second. Improved image processing algorithm. There is image stabilization. Focusing on a given point and face detection are possible. The emphasis is on the convenience of the software component and its versatility.
Only one thing can be said about the front-facing camera - it's simple, but you can take a selfie.
The camcorder shoots in 1080p. During the shooting, you can take photos along the way. The quality of pictures and videos is decent.
Outcomes
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 is a stylish and laconic smartphone from the A-class company, which is easy and convenient to operate. By purchasing it, the owner gets good quality, a good camera, excellent sound, both with headphones and without, and a variety of chips that make life easier.
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Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, offered colors, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 70.6 mm (millimeters) 7.06 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft (feet) 2.78 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 136.6 mm (millimeters) 13.66 cm (centimeters) 0.45 ft (feet) 5.38 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.6 mm (millimeters) 0.86 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.34 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 133 g (grams) 0.29 lbs (pounds) 4.69 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape. | 82.94 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.04 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Blue Brown Red Black Grey |
| Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body. | Plastic |
SIM card
A SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile technology and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation. | Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 32 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Processor size The capacity (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and buses for data. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) The cache memory is used by the processor to reduce the time it takes to access more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than both system memory and other levels of cache. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 KB + 32 KB (kilobytes) |
| L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for them in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1024 KB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1400 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more. | ARM Mali-400 MP4 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computation of various applications. | 4 |
| GPU clock speed Speed is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 440 MHz (megahertz) |
| The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels which are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates. | Two-channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4.8 in (inches) 121.92 mm (millimeters) 12.19 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.35 in (inches) 59.77 mm (millimeters) 5.98 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.18 in (inches) 106.26 mm (millimeters) 10.63 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 306 ppi (pixels per inch) 120 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 66.07% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | Capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistant |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for photo and video shooting.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as the optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer higher image quality despite lower resolution. | 4.6 x 3.45 mm (millimeters) 0.23 in (inches) |
| Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area to be used, thus increasing the resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO sensitivity levels. | 1.409 μm (micrometers) 0.001409 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the size of the device's photo sensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of a full-frame sensor (43.3mm) to that of a specific device. | 7.52 |
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means a larger aperture opening. | f / 2.6 |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile cameras are LED and Xenon flashes. LED-flashes give softer light and, unlike brighter xenon ones, are also used for video filming. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras on mobile devices is their resolution, which shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically in an image. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate / frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video capture and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30 frames / sec (frames per second) |
| Specifications Information about other software and hardware features associated with the main camera to improve its functionality. | Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are used mainly for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Locating
Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, each of which improves communication speed, coverage, and makes it easier to find and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Specifications Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to enable faster communication, energy savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVCTP (Audio / Video Control Transport Protocol) AVDTP (Audio / Video Distribution Transport Protocol) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote Control Profile) BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol) DIP (Device ID Profile) EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) GAVDP (Generic Audio / Video Distribution Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP / PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) SDP (Service Discovery Protocol) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio / video interface that replaces older analog audio / video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser. | Html HTML5 Flash |
Audio file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.
Video file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.
| Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 2100 mAh (milliampere-hours) |
| A type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with the most common mobile devices using lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during continuous talk on a 2G network. | 18 h (hours) 1080 min (minutes) 0.8 days |
| Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 330 h (hours) 19800 min (minutes) 13.8 days |
| Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 14 h (hours) 840 minutes (minutes) 0.6 days |
| 3G standby time Standby time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 330 h (hours) 19800 min (minutes) 13.8 days |
| Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Wireless charger Removable |
| Wireless charging - optional |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.
| Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if you hold a mobile device near your ear in a talking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.342 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with ICNIRP guidelines from 1998 and IEC standards. | 0.547 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to if a mobile device is held close to the ear. The maximum value used in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. US mobile devices are controlled by CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.628 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest SAR value in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC and CTIA monitors mobile devices for compliance with this standard. | 1.584 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
29-10-2016
19 hours 41 minutes
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I can't get enough of the quality of the photos and videos. I have been using the device for the 4th year. The only thing is to charge it at least every 1-2 days.
01-02-2016
19 hours 53 minutes
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When they bought me a phone, it was cool and now I adore it. Samsung Galexy S3 GT-I9300 !!!
16-10-2015
21 hours 20 minutes.
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Good days everyone! I bought a Samsung Galaxy from 3 and, during operation, I noticed that he communicates with me in English!))) And it terribly bothers me, I suspect that the assembly from the USA ... music in English, notifications in English, tell me how to fix it ? Whether to reflash, reboot, or just rummage in the settings.
27-03-2015
14 hours 12 minutes
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The phone is good ... but already the second Samsung has stopped seeing the SIM card. 5 minutes ago everything worked and everything can be dumped. Doesn't see the SIM card ... no network. And the body looks tired after 6 months of use, the paint has peeled off ... but all the buttons are functional.
22-11-2014
06 hours 34 minutes
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You can download and install any file manager application from the Play Store, for example "ES Explorer", and transfer any files, pictures, music to either a memory card or a phone.
21-11-2014
19 hours 40 minutes
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How to move files from phone storage to storage card on Samsung Galaxy S3?
03-11-2014
22 hours 52 minutes
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They bought me this phone yesterday. I can say very impressed me! The developers did their best. Who has not bought buy! The camera is super, a flash, a flashlight, in general, much better than the Samsung Galaxy Y. It's just that I had it before. One minus need a micro SIM card
30-07-2014
22 hours 37 minutes
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I have been using this smartphone for several months, and as not a very demanding user, I am satisfied. Many are not satisfied with the material of the case, I want to say that I consider it a plus. Thanks to the plastic, the device is light and flexible. For example, I don’t care that the smart looks expensive. And then the device, having fallen unsuccessfully, can fail even if it is more firmly made .. And of course, regarding the size, it’s like anyone .. If I saw that it was big, then when I bought it, I knew for sure that I was satisfied with its size .And for lovers of small smarts, a Samsung galaxy c3 mini has been created .. I think that this device has everything you need and give it 5 .. For those who do not chase fancy novelties, I can advise you to buy this smartphone .. ﹏
30-07-2014
13 hours 38 minutes
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I bought a samsung s-3. The fm receiver does not work, only the channels are noisy. I can not set my music to the ringtone, it remembers but the signal sounds old factory. The only thing is that the camera is normal.
27-05-2013
19 hours 48 minutes
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I bought a new gt-19300 from a huckster for a cheap price, but this is only case 19300, be careful
11-04-2013
21 hours 10 min.
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The smartphone is certainly super-duper, but I'm waiting for the eight-core Samsung Galaxy S4, it has even higher capabilities than what is the 8-core processor, but the price is also high, almost 30 thousand rubles
The history of the Galaxy product line, which belongs to the South Korean manufacturer Samsung, is quite interesting. In fact, we can say that this line was built on models that were developed and produced successfully, and implemented promptly and competently, with maximum efficiency, gaining popularity and increasing the company's sales. The line includes the subject of our today's review - "Samsung I9300".
general characteristics
As mentioned earlier, the corresponding product line of the South Korean manufacturer is a sequence built on the principle of improving each subsequent model compared to the previous one. A very interesting fact related to the first flagship of the line. Of course, its launch on the mobile technology market was a very important step for the company. Here's why: The first device set the minimum performance bar. It was impossible to go below it the next time, which set the trend quite definite in direction, which consisted precisely in raising this bar.
If you imagine that the moment of release was something like a turning point or a very important battle, then the competitors of the South Korean manufacturer simply lost the battle with a bang. Again, let's explain why, so that everything falls into place: the debut flagship, in comparison with similar devices from competing manufacturers, had the same (and in some cases even lower) cost, but certainly better hardware, as a result - better performance, and also more original and cute design.
If you carefully analyze the relevant data, you will notice that not even Samsung Galaxy S 3 i9300 is popular, but the “first esca” of the lineup. So much time has passed, and the rating of the phone practically does not fall. In general, we note that this device appeared on the smartphone market back in 2010, in June. But the device is still relevant today, and the South Korean manufacturer seems to be counting on the maximum profit from its sales.
Probably, the reason lies in the fact that the model perfectly demonstrates its commitment to the "price-quality" ratio. By the way, the South Korean company uses this principle as its base. Which is noticeable. But the main thing is that the products (namely the mobile plan in this situation) of the company have one important property. It lies in the fact that devices have a life cycle of two years or more. Of course, you shouldn't throw your phone everywhere, throw it against walls, walk on it with your feet, and so on. However, with a careful attitude, the device will last a very long time. In this regard, only Apple devices can compete with the offspring of the company, which includes Samsung C 3 I9300.
Positioning
On the market of mobile devices, the Samsung Galaxy I9300 is announced as a logical continuation of the first and second devices of the corresponding product line. And of course, it is sold with them. In this regard, absolutely no changes are visible. It is understood that the flagship will be purchased by users who focus on functionality. There is also a calculation for those who love the novelties of the smartphone market. Fans of the South Korean manufacturer's proprietary technologies are already mentioned for the second time. Well, the "bronze" we get people who want the device to work not just without failures, but for several years. “Samsung I9300”, the photo of which you can find in this article, is just such, along with this demonstrating adherence to the “price-quality” ratio as the basic principle of creation.
Problems
But if a year before the release of the model everything was still clear, the situation within the line was in an optimal way, now everything has changed somewhat. Yes, a new flagship has been released - C3. But the release of such a model in the product line justified internal competition. In the role of the enemy of the subject of our today's review - "Galaxy Note". He dominates his opponent due to the larger screen diagonal. Another important difference is the ability to use special devices for drawing on the screen or entering text. This, of course, is about the pen. In general, the model automatically becomes more attractive because it has a different positioning, a different level, and also a completely different price. How did the South Korean developer try to solve this problem? Quite simply: the update of the device to the new version of the operating system was stopped. And it's time for us to move from positioning to the analysis of technical issues.
Samsung I9300. Specifications. Connection
What can you say about the characteristics of the model? The Samsung I9300 phone supports GSM cellular networks. Access to the international network is possible due to several technologies. The best option is to use EDGE standards, as well as 3G. However, technologies such as GPRS and WAP are also supported. Standards have long been outdated, out of fashion along with push-button phones, but right?
Software and hardware make it possible to use a smartphone as a modem if you have a SIM card. Thus, the owner of the device can create an access point, as they say, distribute Wi-Fi to other similar devices. For wireless data exchange with mobile devices, the Bluetooth module version 4.0 is provided. The signal quality is good, there should be no problems with it. The same can be said for Wi-Fi. It works in the b, g and n bands. The signal reception quality does not suffer. By the way, the cellular network also does not disappear, which cannot but be written down in the advantages of the phone.
For business people, as well as for those who simply use e-mail to exchange messages, there is a built-in E-mail client. It is possible to synchronize a smartphone with a personal computer or laptop using a port of the MicroUSB standard.
Display
The diagonal of the screen is 4.8 inches. The matrix is made using Super AMOLED technology. The screen resolution is 1280 by 720 pixels. This means that the picture is displayed in the so-called HD quality. Color rendition is normal - up to 16 million colors are broadcast. The display is touch-sensitive, capacitive type. As expected (tradition of touchscreens), there is support for the "Multi-touch" function, allowing you to handle multiple touches at the same time.
Cameras
This phone model contains two cameras. The main one produces pictures of good quality. Well, this is understandable - its resolution is about eight megapixels. Supports auto focus function on the subject. Off to the side of the main camera is an LED flash that allows you to take pictures in low light. The video is shot on it in a resolution of 3248 by 2448 pixels, which is not bad at all. The front camera will be worse: its resolution is only 2 megapixels (or more precisely, 1.9).
Hardware filling
It is represented in the phone by the Exynos 4412 Quad processor. This is the South Korean manufacturer's own development. It is clear from the name of the chipset that the processor has four cores. Their maximum clock speed is 1400 megahertz. This is enough to run and use games that fall into the category of “above average” requirements. Yes, rare freezes and freezes are possible, of course, but only from time to time, at certain moments of the chipset loading, as they say, with the head. The video chip is the Mali 400 MP.
Memory
The user has 16 gigabytes of data storage. However, let's not forget that the operating system with the software crushes a part for itself. It is possible to expand the volume by using a microSD card. The maximum device supports 64 gigabytes. In this case, the amount of RAM is 1 GB. Not much, but not too little. Not golden, but still the middle.
Multimedia indicators
From this category, I would like to note the presence of a TV outlet. Otherwise, everything is standard: a player for playing audio files, as well as video clips and films. There is also an FM radio. To use it, you will need to connect a wired stereo headset to your phone. For this, the device has a 3.5 mm jack. From the software according to this criterion, a dictaphone can also be distinguished. The recording quality is good.
OS
The operating system of the Android family is installed on board the subject of our today's review. Its version is 4.0.
Navigation and SIM
For the use of satellite maps, GPS technology is provided. GLONASS is missing. The smartphone has space for only one SIM card, so you will need to decide on the choice of operator. Before installation, it will have to be processed according to the MicroSIM standard.
General characteristics
A type
Determining the type of device (phone or smartphone?) Is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to opt for a telephone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly shorter than that of a simple phone.
smartphone Operating system (at the beginning of sales) Android 4.3 Body type classic Body material plastic Office mechanical / touch buttons Number of SIM-cards 1 SIM card type
In modern smartphones, not only ordinary SIM cards can be used, but also their more compact versions of micro SIM and nano SIM. eSIM is a SIM card integrated into the phone. It takes up almost no space and does not require a separate tray for installation. ESIM is not yet supported in Russia. Glossary of terms by category Mobile phones
micro SIM Weight 133 g Dimensions (WxHxT) 70.6x136.6x8.6 mmScreen
Screen type color AMOLED, 16.78 million colors, touch Touch screen type multitouch, capacitive Diagonal 4.8 inches. Image size 1280x720 Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 306 Aspect ratio 16:9 Automatic screen rotation there is Scratch resistant glass there isMultimedia capabilities
Number of main (rear) cameras 1 Main (rear) camera resolution 8 MP Flash rear, LED Main (rear) camera functions autofocus face detection Video recording there is Max. video resolution 1920x1080 Max. video frame rate 30 frames / s Front-camera yes, 1.9 MP Audio MP3, AAC, WMA, FM-radio Headphone jack 3.5mm MHL video outputConnection
GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G standard Interfaces
Almost all modern smartphones have Wi-Fi and USB interfaces. Bluetooth and IRDA are less common. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the internet. USB is used to connect the phone to a computer. Many phones also have Bluetooth. It is used to connect wireless headphones, to connect the phone to wireless speakers, and to transfer files. A smartphone equipped with an IRDA interface can be used as a universal remote control.
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, NFC Satellite navigation
Built-in GPS and GLONASS modules allow you to determine the coordinates of the phone using signals from satellites. In the absence of GPS, a modern smartphone can determine its own location using signals from the base stations of a cellular operator. However, finding coordinates based on signals from satellites is usually much more accurate.
GPS / GLONASS DLNA support yesMemory and processor
CPU
In modern phones and smartphones, special processors are usually used - SoC (System on Chip, system on a chip), in which, in addition to the processor itself, the graphics core, memory controller, I / O controller, etc. are located. Therefore, the processor largely determines the set of functions and device performance - a glossary of terms by category Mobile Phones
Samsung Exynos 4412, 1400 MHz Number of processor cores 4 Video processor Mali-400 MP4 Built-in memory 16 GB RAM size 1 GB Memory card slot yes, up to 64 GB Sensors illumination, approximation, gyroscope, compass, barometer Flashlight yes USB-host yesAdditional Information
Peculiarities talk time: up to 1300min. (2G) / up to 650min. (3G),waiting time: up to 900 hours. (2G) / up to 750 hrs. (3G);
can take pictures while recording video, Wi-Fi IEE802.11n standard Date of announcement 2012-05-03
Before buying, check with the seller for specifications and configuration.
