Samsung - Galaxy S III Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Red
Model:SAMSUNG GALAXY S III I9300 RED
SKU:7294051
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Description
Stay connected on the go with this Samsung Galaxy S III cell phone that features 3G speed and built-in Wi-Fi for rapid Internet connectivity. The Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen makes it easy to navigate the phone's features.
Features
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system
Along with an Exynos 4212 Quad chipset allows you to stay connected and productive on the go.
3G speed
Offers quick and easy connection speeds.
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n network
For Internet connectivity on the go (additional fees may apply). Wi-Fi hotspot capability offers a wireless Internet connection for compatible devices. Social network integration lets you easily connect with friends.
Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP + EDR technology
Allows wireless communication with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen
Offers easy navigation of the phone's features and displays 16 million colors for clear viewing of your text messages, photos and media.
microSD card slot
Makes it easy to store and transfer media on compatible microSD cards (not included).
8.0MP digital camera
With an LED flash, autofocus and 3264 x 2448 pixels allows you to capture crisp, brilliant photos on the go. Geotagging capability lets you easily add location information to captured shots.
MP3 playback
Lets you listen to your favorite tracks. A 3.5mm headphone jack enables private listening.
Built-in features
Include an accelerometer, gyro, RGB sensor, proximity, compass and barometer for versatile use. Hands-free speakerphone lets you talk while driving, and voice activation helps simplify operation.
Phone book
Helps you manage and organize your contacts. External caller ID lets you know who's calling before you answer.
Up to 12 hours talk time and up to 33 days standby time* on 3G networks
With the included lithium-ion battery. Up to 22 hours talk time and up to 25 days standby time on 2G networks.
* Battery life is based on a typical user profile that includes both usage and standby.
* Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers, including AT&T and T-Mobile; also compatible with GSM SIM cards, including H20 and NET10.
* Phone will not work with Sprint, Verizon, Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile or any other CDMA carriers. Please contact your carrier prior to purchasing to confirm your carrier will support voice and data on this unlocked GSM device.
What's Included
Samsung Galaxy S III Cell Phone (Unlocked)
Lithium-ion battery
Charger
Owner's manual
Other
Phone Style
Bar phone
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Customers often highlight the super fast processor and great screen of the product. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the below average battery life.
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Pros mentioned:
Design, Great apps, Screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best smart phones I have used
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is by far one of the best smart phones I've had in my life.
Design is stunning, the feeling on hands is incredible.
Screen is wonderful with vivid colors and sharp images, 4,8 inches.
All the buttons are user friendly, you just have to get used to where they are and what all they do.
With android you get all features you want.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S III Mobile Phone (Unlocked)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Much better than the iPhone
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After going from an iPhone to the Galaxy S3 I have no regrets whatsoever. I like this phone alot especially the Android OS. The screen is beautiful and the expanded memory is awesome. I only have a few complaints, first the battery life is below average IMO. Second the camera takes way too long to focus and the pictures come out blurry half the time. And third the size of the phone is just a bit too big. Other than that this is a solid phone.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
High price
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Poor quality phone with poor service from Bestbuy
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The phone listed here as unlock is 16 Gb version and Bestbuy smartly hide that information. I realized it only after receiving the shipment . The phone itself disappoint you in various aspect. The poor build quality and tacky accessories will immediately grab your attention.
With the premium pricing we pay for this phone I guess we all deserve some quality from Samsung . The charger is so tacky that it look like you pick it from 99 cent store where store keeper put a heap of clearance stuff. Other thing what annoyed me from Samsung was moving to micro sim from regular sim. Which mean if you buy this phone you need to to update your sim card from operator and if you are global traveler than you need to carry that sim cutter from ebay or amazon because micro sim kill the purpose of having unlock phone.
The phone back cover is plasticky and comes with click lock which mean withing 5-10 time use can easily damage it .
Adding to that Bestbuy listed this16gb phone at $799 while on their own website you can but 32gb inactivated version for same price.
Who should buy this phone: One who is android fan. But you have choice from HTC which has similar specs and better pricing. And really good build quality.
Who should buy this phone: If you believe in quality than I guess iphone 4G S is still a safe choice and has far better built quality.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
PEW PEW!!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've had this phone for about 2 weeks now and I'm still impressed. The speed that this phone has is phenomenal due to the quad core processor. Installing basic applications takes less than a second and larger applications like the RPG video game I have took about 3 seconds. Multi-tasking isn't an issue on this phone. 99% of the time I use the phone for music (mp3, tinyshark, google music, pandora, ect.). I can check my mail, have google navigation running, my music jamming and have no sign of lag or delay on the phone.
The phone is very light and thin. Their is a large difference in the feel and weight of the S3 compared to my HD2 and iPhone 4s; but weight doesn't mean build quality. I'm very certain that if you drop an S3 and iPhone its going to get damaged if you don't equip it with a good case. The only thing is that your toe won't hurt that much with the S3 (in the event you drop it and try to save it with your improvised soccer skills).
You do not get LTE with this international phone. However you can get 4G HSDPA+ 21Mbps. This is a quad band (850/900/1900/2100 MHz) 4G/3G/2G/GPRS phone. 4G/3G is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH T-Mobile!!! T-mobile USA needs 1700 MHz for data; so your stuck with Dinosaur 2G data speed. Your left with AT&T or a prepaid that uses AT&T cell towers if you want 4G/3G data.
Screen: Awesome
Loud Speaker: Average.
Wifi: Works
Bluetooth: Works
Battery Life: 12+ hours with constant use.
Camera: Fast and good
Price: Expensive (Price Mach if you can)
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Samsung does it again
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I'm not going to write a crazy long review. I use to have the Samsung Galaxy S II (Epic 4G Touch). As soon as I got the GSIII in my hand, I immediately noticed the difference. Screen quality was better, snappier, overall look was better.
Battery life is pretty good. I can go 14 or so hours with up to 3 hours of screen on time. LTE 8hrs a day and wifi whenever i'm at home.
Screen isn't that great outdoors. The One X performs better in that regards. Otherwise when indoors or not under direct sunlight it's great. Love it.
Wasn't a fan of the hard home button. Prefer to softkeys the Epic 4G Touch had, but it's not a deal breaker.
Build quality is good. Some people don't like the plastic feel, but it is very durable. My friend dropped it once on concrete and it left a few small scratches along the corner of phone but not noticeable. One X would have been scratched as well. Iphone would have cracked for sure.
Call quality is good. GPS locks pretty quickly. Touchwiz is pretty good. All the extra features built in really make it stand out.
Camera...honestly haven't used it too much. But it works well outside. Low lighting it struggles as do most cameras on phones. The software features of the camera are pretty neat.
Check out youtube for more in depth reviews. I'd highly recommend this phone to anyone.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S III Mobile Phone (Unlocked)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Phone Overall
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The battery life could be a little bit better. I get home from school and it is at about 40% It is okay to get me at least half way through the night but I wish it was a little bit better. But over all I love this phone so much!
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent phone!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fantastic phone, even at the $200 I paid shortly after it came out. I upgraded from an Atrix 4G that had -awful- battery life, so a more powerful device with twice the battery life was refreshing. It's snappy and quick, though there are occasionally crashes of the UI (the Gallery, too).
All in all, a great purchase. Though, it might be worth it to hold out until the S4 comes around.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Great apps, Screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It is excellent i love this phone you should get it! Great camera, great screen, great apps, great features!
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S III Mobile Phone (Unlocked)
A:AnswerHi! Thanks for your question.
Yes, this is an unlocked phone. If it has unlocked in the title, it is unlocked. These phones can be used on any GSM SIM card carrier, anywhere around the world.
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A:AnswerVirging and Boost are owned by Sprint, so that means their network uses CDMA technology. If the S3 is a GSM phone (i.e. take a SIM card) it will not work on their networks, however it could work on AT&T, T-Mobile or StraightTalk, since their networks use GSM technology.
A:AnswerHi! Thanks for your question.
There is a 1 year USA warranty, and no international warranty through Samsung.
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A:AnswerHi! Thanks for your question.
Yes, this is an unlocked phone. If it has unlocked in the title, it is unlocked. These phones can be used on any GSM SIM card carrier, anywhere around the world. They take normal SIM cards.
If you have any further questions on this issue or would like to speak with a live agent, please call: 1-888-BESTBUY
A:AnswerThe model is considered an international edition. It is an import, but then again since they don't make cell phones in America, all phones are imports. The default language is English. You have the ability to change it to different English regions as well. ie United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. The difference helps with texting and voice recognition. They also have about 50 more languages.
A:AnswerHi! Thanks for your question.
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If you are a developer I recommend contacting Android developement for further details.
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