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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 thoroughly 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 brainchilds of the company, including the Samsung C 3 I9300.

Positioning

In 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, since 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 simple: 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, the operation of technologies such as GPRS and WAP is also supported. Standards have long been outdated, out of fashion along with push-button telephones, but right?

Software and hardware make it possible to use your 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 shouldn't be any 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. Away from 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 a 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 “above average” category. 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, one can also single out a dictaphone. 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.

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 calls. The phone, despite its size, 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, one-handed operation simply will not work, but in the situation with the GT i9300 this statement is absolutely wrong. It is easy and simple to use it even with 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 wearer is wearing ordinary glasses, then the smartphone does not want to unlock, which creates problems.

At the bottom of the front 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 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 run 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 goodies:

• Smart Stay or Intelligent Waiting. Thanks to this function, the device controls whether the owner is looking at the display at that 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.
• A set of different vibration alerts, where each of them you can, for example, your 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 the 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 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 resolution. 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.

Video

This time, the new flagship got to us pretty quickly - a little over two weeks after the announcement in London. And we wanted to see it this time more than in the previous two years - Samsung was too good at making a noise, stirring up the desire and making the Samsung Galaxy S 3 the most anticipated Android smartphone in the world.

Housing and appearance

Using this smartphone, I completely changed my outlook on design, ergonomics, quality of materials and materials themselves. During the presentation, I was slightly bewildered, why is plastic again, also glossy? In fact, taking a smartphone in hand for the first time, you understand - everything is as it should be. Why is the case collapsible? It's simple - this is how it should be if you know how to make a smartphone sturdy and durable. Samsung Galaxy S 3 is exactly that, I could not achieve at least some crunch, even with great effort. Even the HTC One X had a slight move on the back, if you press it, everything is great here. The collapsible design has a number of advantages, for example, you can always supply a larger battery or buy a spare one if you go on a hike, and if the cover is scratched, you can always replace it. Here the situation is even better than a year ago in, where the cover did not cover the entire back part, which means that if the smartphone flops back on the asphalt, its non-replaceable part will also be scratched. Of course, a year ago I called this an improvement, as in the original Galaxy S, the lid covered the entire back and from this it had a habit of creaking. But in the "troika" they were able to make the fasteners reliable, I can't imagine how something can creak even after a year.

Why plastic? Again, I quickly found a reasonable explanation for myself. If the body were made of aluminum, it would most likely be non-separable, moreover, with a hard fall on the asphalt, the metal deteriorates more, and the traces then do not polish by themselves. If the case were glass, then I don't even want to imagine what would have happened, if the smartphone fell even on a flat tile.

Why is the plastic glossy? Again, I am quick ... No, it still remains a question. There is no cheap feeling, contrary to expectations, it looks pretty nice, but such material as in the Nokia 808 PureView would be more practical, I think. There, too, the design is collapsible and the plastic looks better.

But keep in mind, we cannot say that the smartphone is made of glossy plastic, only the cover. If you want, you can change it for something else, I'm sure the Chinese will rivet.

So, with the materials and construction sorted out, what about the design in general? The shape of the smartphone is almost identical to the body and I like it. At least, this is no longer an iPhone, as in the case of the first generation Galaxy S, but also not a faceless square piece of plastic, like last year's flagship. Here you can see that they worked on the design, the smartphone looks good in the hands and, moreover, it fits comfortably in the hand.

SGS3 will be available in two color options - white and blue. Again, the absence of black is like some kind of shattered stereotype, because any phone is primarily produced in black! I did not hold the blue one, but I dare to assume that it is as beautiful as the white one.

I cannot call the SGS3 a shovel, it can even be used with one hand, although I almost dropped it several times. The smartphone is noticeably larger than the iPhone and just as noticeably smaller. Carrying a smartphone in the front pocket of jeans does not cause the slightest inconvenience, as well as using the phone on a daily basis. But, this is already a matter of taste and palm size; for many, the smartphone may seem too big.

Positioning everything on the sides of the device

There were no more elements. Probably the only thing I would like to see more is the camera key. Even if not always, but very often it is more convenient to take pictures with its help. I'll start with the main one - from the display. It has a 4.8 ″ diagonal in the Galaxy S 3, is made using Super AMOLED technology and the pixels are arranged according to the PenTile scheme. By the way, this is the first question for a smartphone, for me it is even more relevant than gloss. Yes, many will say that at this resolution, namely 1280x720 pixels, graininess is not visible, but this is not so. Yes, when viewing photos, videos, scrolling through desktops, there are no questions. But when reading the text, the ribbing of the letters is noticeable and it's a pity. After the world community voiced its “fe” about this, Samsung reacted, allegedly PenTile was used because of the longer display life. But taking into account that we are talking about terms that cannot be compared with the duration of using one smartphone, it becomes obvious that the manufacturer saves on displays with the “Plus” mark.

The rest of the screen is fine and if you are already familiar with AMOLED technology and you like it - the display in the Galaxy S 3 will not disappoint. It is quite bright to maintain readability in the sun, but this can no longer be called a trump card, since in the same LG Optimus L7 the screen is not Super AMOLED, but its maximum brightness can be even higher. I, as before, do not like a too high level of the minimum brightness of the backlight, in the dark you have to use your smartphone squinting.

I am incredibly pleased with the presence of an LED indicator, which, moreover, can be configured.

It is located above the display, to the left of the earpiece. When there is nothing to notify about, you will not even know about the existence of the notifier! To the right of the speaker are the light and proximity sensors, as well as a 1.9MP camera. By the way, it can record video in 720p, the pictures are also good.

Below the display we see a standard “Samsung” set of buttons: a mechanical home key and two touch-sensitive buttons on either side of it. I am glad that we have retained the purpose of the touch keys, but we could have made a multitasking key, as everyone else does. Honestly, I don't see the point. Much more convenient, it seems to me, is to hang the management of open applications on the central key, which will need to be held down for a second. So it is implemented here!

Yes, in the case of the control keys, beauty prevailed over convenience. If the location of the buttons almost from the bottom can not even be called beautiful, then the shape of the hardware key is more pleasant than in SGS2 or SGSNote, but it is too narrow, you will have to get used to using it.

In contrast, the headphone and headset jack is located on the top of the smartphone. Immediately we see the second microphone. Below is a spoken microphone and a MicroUSB connector.

On the left is the lock and power key, on the right is the paired volume control button.

Removing the cover reveals slots for microSD and microSIM cards, as well as a 2100 mAh battery. Autonomy is enough for a day, but with more or less moderate use. I think, as in the case of the Galaxy S 2, a software update will arrive in a month or two and the autonomy will increase.

Camera

One of the main "chips" of the first two generations of "galaxies" was the camera - one of the best in its time. Galaxy S 3 is no exception, there is a camera with an 8 MP sensor, video is recorded up to 1080p. So far, nothing surprising, but the quality has become slightly better than in the Galaxy Note, the difference with the SGS2 is more noticeable. The video is recorded with excellent sound, before SGS3 this title belonged to HTC Sensation XL (from smartphones on Android). The fact is that, having tried to record a video at a concert, with almost any smartphone you will get a video track and a noise track, instead of sound. In the Galaxy S 3, even drums played a meter away from the device were recorded perfectly.

It is possible to take continuous shooting at a frequency of 3.5 frames per second, then the smartphone itself offers the best photos from the series. You can, of course, save all the photos.

You can see examples of photos in, or in full size.

Software

This time Samsung did everything as correctly as possible - they did not bulge the cores, megahertz and everything else, but made a rather powerful smartphone with an emphasis on software. I never cease to repeat that hardware is just a tool, you will not take anything from them, except to guarantee the good work of the software. If all the software I need will work on a certain hardware, you don't even have to say how many cores there are and whose they are. Android smartphones are starting to show really good smoothness of the interface and the Galaxy S 3 is another confirmation of this. From the little things like scrolling through desktops, contact list or long menus, I didn't notice any fps drop or jitter.

The smartphone has the latest version of Android 4.0.4, over which the proprietary TouchWiz shell was stretched, which received the Nature UX prefix. The bottom line is that locking, unlocking, sound from keystrokes and much more, are accompanied by sounds from nature. Cool, not cool - I don't know. Not usual, but let it be.

The interface has become nicer than in previous versions of TouchWiz, but it's still a long way from HTC Sense in terms of beauty and convenience. But in the speed of work, it seems to me that TW has already bypassed the opponent. It's good that many of the chips from the bare Android 4.0 are respected, this is the multitasking interface, and the menu consisting of applications and widgets, and the removal of items with swipes in some menus. It's a pity that they forgot about creating a folder by dragging one icon onto another.

But now I realize that I can no longer say: “Take your shitty shell away”, I start to like it. Change the icons and you can be happy! The fact is that Samsung didn't just say: "Here's a new version of TW with an unusual name and a gurgle of water, clap!" They brought a lot of unique pieces here, which were the main focus of the presentation. For example, S Beam, because they were able to accomplish what I dreamed of and talked about once in a video blog, now you can transfer files via Wi-Fi, but connect devices with each other using NFC. Just hit your smartphones and don't worry about anything. Or what is it worth recognizing faces in photos, with the ability to add them to contacts and then call directly from the photo! Or Function Smart stay that prevents the screen from dimming when you read some text. There are many other innovations, for example, S Voice that, in fact, there is a competitor to Siri. But even the advanced S Memo note-taking and planner I like here.

SamSiri

This woman, who is actually called S Voice, still has a lot to learn in life. Too early she was sent to the people, I believe. The voice assistant is called by double pressing the center key, after that you can speak. Basically, the simplest questions asked at the right time will be answered, for example, if you want to know the weather. After receiving the result, the woman goes to rest, you can wake her up by saying “Hi Galaxy”. But in practice, our woman is strong, it happens that you cannot wake up with just requests.

There is also a character, for example, the dialogue below resembles the children's game “Buy an Elephant” (thanks for the association to the reader on Twitter).

Note that it was not me who asked stupid questions like “I would like to see”, I wanted to finish the phrase, but my aunt just interrupts in mid-sentence and, without hearing the end, is delirious. And there are also simple misunderstandings.

(The last screenshot was provided by our reader, obviously, it was taken on another smartphone, but still)

Performance

Perhaps many have been waiting for even more powerful hardware, but the Galaxy S 3 also makes the smartphone the most powerful Android device on the market. This is facilitated by a quad-core Exynos 4212 processor, with a frequency of 1.4 GHz and a graphics accelerator Mali-400MP. RAM is 1 GB, although two could have already been installed, there is never a lot of RAM. The built-in memory can be 16, 32 or 64 GB, but remember, there is also a slot for a memory card!

Thanks to its great performance, you can even open Full HD video in a separate window, while performing other actions. This window can be moved around the screen without even thinking about the interface!

Output

We got another star among all smartphones in general. Not a revolution, but a really cool device that you want to use and, most importantly, it is convenient to use. But, if last year there were no alternatives to the Galaxy S 2 until the Galaxy Note and then the Galaxy Nexus came out, now you can safely look at at least three models from other manufacturers:, and, they are all good in their own way. I can't even single out a favorite that is very detached from them, so I recommend that if you are going to buy such a smartphone, take a look at all these new items. But the competent promotion, which I talked about at the very beginning, did their own thing - Samsung Galaxy S 3 is already the most anticipated smartphone. To date, about 10 million devices have already been ordered by operators and it is very possible that SGS3 sales in the first few days will set a new record in the market. After talking with the new flagship of the company for a little less than a week, I can safely recommend the new product to you!

Samsung Galaxy S 3 - The Movie

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The flagship from the Korean manufacturer Samsung is the Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300, which was released in 2012.

Samsung Galaxy S3 appearance

The phone is made of plastic. Front panel in scratch-resistant glass.
Screen with a diagonal of 4.8 inches and a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 306 ppi.
Dimensions - 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, weight - 133 g.

Samsung Galaxy S3 specifications

Processor - Exynos 4212 Quad, 1400 MHz.
RAM - 1 GB. Built-in memory - 16GB. In this case, the phone supports memory cards up to 64GB.
Operating system - Android OS, v4.0.4, which is updated to new versions.
The battery is removable, 2100 mAh. This is enough for a day of active use of the phone (21 hours of talk time). Of course, if you play games on it, then the charge will last for several hours.
The main camera is of good quality -8 MP. And the front one is only 1.8 megapixels.

You can buy Samsung Gelaxi C3 in our online store by placing an order through the website basket or by calling us at. Delivery in Moscow is possible on the day of order. Delivery cost within the Moscow Ring Road - 400 rubles. Delivery to the Moscow region is calculated individually. Pickup from a retail store two minutes from the Savelovskaya metro station.

For many years the Samsung company has been producing equipment that runs on the Android operating system. Before the presentation of the line of gadgets, called "Galaxy S3", the first and second generations were released. Both made a splash and quickly dispersed after the announcement of the start of sales.

Rumors about a new series appeared long before the official presentation of the line, and even then they amazed all experts and potential buyers. The fact is that since the beginning of its activity, the Korean manufacturer has managed to confirm its ability to produce high-quality devices with powerful performance. All this can be supplemented by the presence of interesting, original options.

A cursory examination of the characteristics of the Samsung I9300 phone should immediately say that the device is worth its money. The price of the gadget was 30 thousand rubles. That is how much you have to pay for the version with 16 GB of internal memory.

Equipment

The complete set of the device is more than standard. It includes the Samsung GT-I9300 smartphone itself, a rechargeable battery, a headset for listening to music and talking with subscribers, a charging device, a cable for connecting to a computer, a user manual and a warranty card.

Considering the cost of the device, many domestic buyers would like to see a cover and other accessories in the package, but the manufacturer did not provide them in the supplying set.

Appearance

The appearance of the device disappointed many buyers. The predecessors of the Samsung I9300, whose characteristics are clearly not bad, received a much better design. The coating of the materials is fragile, so scratches can quickly appear.

For example, if we compare the described model with HTC One X, we can say that the second one, although made of plastic, is of high quality and pleasant to the touch. The smartphone Sony Xperia S is made of the same material. Against their background, the brainchild of the Korean manufacturer clearly comes out on top. Stains and fingerprints are easy to leave. Ideally, you should buy a cover.

The device weighs 133 g. It is thin and light. It fits normally in the hand, even with increased dimensions: 13.6 × 7 × 0.8 cm. Due to its small thickness, the phone fits in a pocket and takes up little space. There are no complaints about the assembly, although not very high-quality material is used.

Display

The screen size of Samsung Galaxy I9300 is clearly suitable for many buyers. Its diagonal is 4.8 inches. Able to work with 10 simultaneous touches. Resolution 1280 × 720 pixels. Built-in PenTile system. It affects the brightness of the screen as well as the clarity of fonts. This will be noticeable only to those who have keen eyesight. Others are unlikely to attach any importance to this.

The screen displays any pictures well. There are some drawbacks, but they are noticeable only if you look closely at the display at a close distance (no more than 15 cm). In normal use, when the smartphone is in the owner's hand, it is difficult to notice the cons.

The margin of brightness is good. Adjustment in automatic mode works with some failures, although it turns on instantly at the right time. Sometimes the brightness is still lacking. If we compare the two devices of the Sony Xperia S and P series, we can say that they show themselves much better in this regard.

Platform

The Samsung I9300 phone runs on 4 cores. Each of them operates at a frequency of 1.4 GHz. Built-in 1 GB of RAM. The size of the internal storage depends on the version of the phone: 16, 32, 64 GB. Each of the available variations supports work with memory cards, the maximum capacity of which is 32 GB. Operating system - "Android" version 4.0. On top of it, the proprietary TouchWiz shell is installed. The smartphone works as quickly as possible.

Interface

The lock screen contains a lot of information. Now it displays not only the time and date. It is possible to "pull" the status line in order to view the received notifications. You don't need to unlock your device to do this. The icons of the most used functions are also located there. Unfortunately, they cannot be customized. The standard set activates the following options: enable / disable wireless network, navigation, auto-rotate, vibration, bluetooth, mobile Internet, synchronization, car mode. You can also turn on the energy saving function right there.

Many consumers are faced with the fact that it is difficult to find screen settings in the Samsung Galaxy GT-I9300 phone. This is not surprising since they are hidden in the Security menu. It combines many interesting features. For example, options for unlocking (using a tilt, digital or picture password, pin code, face recognition). This is quite enough to save yourself from outside interference with your personal data.

Contacts

The general list of contacts includes all numbers, both from the memory of the Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 device and from the SIM card. Synchronization is also performed from various accounts from Google and other systems. Optionally, you can sort the list by storage type.

If you click on the subscriber's picture, information about him and some commands will open. Thus, you can send a message, make a call. If necessary, it is allowed to sort contacts by last name and first name.

In the properties of the subscriber number, it is possible to add many fields. As you know, they are allowed to be created in unlimited quantities. You can specify numbers, email addresses, date of birth (automatically entered in the calendar), groups. Here it is also allowed to select the strength of vibration and a melody for a call from this subscriber.

Calls

Having entered the phone book of the Samsung Galaxy S 3 I9300 device, you can immediately access the call log. A special tab is displayed for it. Sorting is done by date. Upon closer examination, you will notice that in addition to incoming and outgoing messages, there is also data about messages. The amount of information displayed is limited by the user himself. To see when and how many times calls were made to or from a subscriber, you must click on his avatar. Among the standard functions, there is also a blacklist. It is convenient to enter the number using the virtual keyboard. She's comfortable.

Messages menu

In the Samsung C 3 I9300 phone, all messages, both ordinary and with files, are placed in a single folder. Added the ability to use standard emoticons from the operating system. Background, text color - it's all customizable. It is allowed to disable the function of translating a regular message into MMS, if the number of written characters has exceeded the allowed limit. An option is built-in that allows you to call a subscriber by putting the device to your ear. For example, if you suddenly received a message that a call was made, then you can immediately contact the person without doing any additional actions.

If the owner of the device constantly sends messages, then it will be convenient for him to have a function that displays the last used numbers on the screen. Information can be sent both to one subscriber and to a group. With the latter option, the phone combines correspondence with numbers into standard dialogs. The default settings are set to automatically delete messages. If there is no desire to keep the "archives", and there is no time to liquidate them, then this option will fully justify itself.

A standard keyboard from the manufacturer is used for typing messages. It has a built-in continuous input function, which makes writing easier. There are also options for vibration feedback, sound, placement of points when you double-click on the "space". All this will help and make it as easy as possible to enter messages. The language can be switched by pressing a special key, or by using the "space". There is a possibility of voice input. The option works well, so you don't have to resort to using the keyboard.

Gallery

In the gallery, all photos are sorted depending on where they were taken, who is displayed on them, when exactly the picture was taken. If pictures have been downloaded, then they will be filtered by folders, based on the source from which they were taken. You can see special keys in the top menu. They allow you to enable quick viewing of photos or instantly go to the "Camera". The menu works smoothly and clearly, scrolling is done without any problems. For the slideshow, you can choose the animation and melody yourself.

When you open the image, it's easy to notice the scroll bar at the bottom and the settings at the top. They allow you to put a picture on the desktop or the subscriber's avatar, edit and carry out other manipulations with it.

Radio

The stations can be listened to in the background, as the receiver is capable of operating in this way. If necessary, it is allowed to set the automatic switch-off timer. The following time intervals are available: 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 120 minutes. Station search can be carried out both automatically and manually. In the lower field on the screen, you can easily see a list of your favorite frequencies. The radio only works with headphones. There is a function of recording the air and saving to the phone's memory.

Video playback

The Samsung S3 I9300 phone is capable of playing most of the well-known video formats. The owners note that they rarely use third-party players.

When watching any video on the device, you can see a special scroll bar below. It displays the duration of the video. The material can be streamed to any external device that supports this function. The picture automatically adjusts to the size of the display. If necessary, you are allowed to open a special editor and make any available changes. There is a built-in function that allows you to quickly compress a video to bring it to an additional screen. However, users note that this option is rarely needed, since it is almost impossible to perform actions on the second desktop.

Camera

Phone "Samsung I9300" received from the manufacturer a camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels. There is an autofocus function, LED flash. In terms of characteristics and quality of images, it resembles something of a competitor from the same manufacturer - Galaxy Note. A quick shot function is available. It works in such a way that the smartphone takes a photo immediately after pressing the shutter button. Sometimes the option does not work, and the pictures are unsuccessful. However, this problem is rare.

The "Cameras" menu is standard, as for the devices of this line of the Korean manufacturer. At the top right, you can replace the shortcut, allowing you to quickly select where you want to save the captured pictures. A choice between manual and auto focus is also available.

There is a possibility to shoot videos. Autofocus is also available here. There is stereo sound.

Browser

The built-in mobile browser of the Samsung GT-I9300 phone easily allows you to open a small number of tabs at the same time. How many there are, you can find out by looking in the upper right corner. If you need to switch between them, then the number should be pressed. You can only work with 8 tabs at a time. Above are bookmarks, a key to refresh the page and the browser line. The latter is only available if the user is viewing the beginning of the site. After he starts to lower the page down, the line will disappear.

The scaling process is fast and smooth. In order to enlarge a page, you need to double-click on it. At the same moment, automatic text fitting is triggered.

"Cards"

Maps is the simplest and most well-known application for every owner of an Android device. Samsung I9300 is no exception. If necessary, you can change the display layers. It is allowed to view satellite data, terrain, traffic jams on any street, public transport schedule. Also available are built-in "Wikipedia" and a locator, the ability to work with your maps.

The application is able to easily and in the shortest time to plot a route for both the driver in a private car and a simple pedestrian (walking or getting by transport). There are voice prompts.

If you need more information about an object, you must click on its location on the map. Next, the user will see contact information, address, photos of the establishment. The disadvantage of the device is that it does not save traffic and does not work offline.

Connection

The Samsung I9300 phone has a built-in bluetooth module, which works at high speed and also consumes a small amount of energy.

In order to connect to a computer, you need to use the Kies application. It is capable of operating and synchronizing data using only a wireless access point. The smartphone instantly remembers passwords. Optionally, you can configure via WPA. In this case, there is no need to enter passwords or other codes. Synchronization is performed so quickly that this feature is noticeable against the background of the work of similar gadgets.

There are modem and access point functions. A special application is built-in that allows you to easily exchange any files of different sizes with other gadgets from the Korean manufacturer. It is enough just to place the device close to the required one.

Accumulator battery

The Samsung Galaxy C3 I9300 uses a 2100 mAh battery. What can be noted additionally? It has a removable type, so if the battery becomes unusable, it is always allowed to replace it. The rivals of the model (Sony Xperia S, HTC One X) do not have such an advantage.

If you want to increase the life of the device, then you can use the power consumption settings. They allow you to reduce the brightness of the screen, reduce the frequency at which the processor operates, and so on. All this works in such a way that the Samsung I9300 battery is discharged longer. The manufacturer claims that in standby mode the phone will be able to work for about 300 hours, with active calls - no more than 10 hours. Under standard load conditions (constant use of social networking applications, non-resource-intensive games), the gadget will function without recharging from morning to evening.

Outcomes

The earpiece speaker, which transmits the voice clearly and loudly, stood out separately. The playback volume is not very high, but above average. The vibration can be adjusted according to the preference of the owner.

The Samsung Galaxy I9300 device is considered one of those gadgets that compete with many in the same class. It was distinguished by good performance. Only HTC One X can boast of such indicators in this area.

Consumers note that they would like to have high-quality assembly materials along with a good filling, then no one would have any complaints. The phone works perfectly, without failures and braking. But we can advise, if you do not have the necessary funds to purchase, wait a little longer when the device will decrease in price. Then "Samsung C 3 I9300" will delight everyone with the cost and quality of its functioning.