Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III

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Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III Price

At the time of it's release in 2012, May, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III was about 190 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the screen size of Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III?

4.8 inches

What is the battery capacity of Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III?

2100 mAh

How to reset or factory restore Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III device?

There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III device. Here are the most common and recommended methods: Method 1: Using the Home button and Volume button: 1. Turn off your Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III device. 2. Press and hold the Home button and the Volume Up button for about 15 seconds. 3. Release the Home button and the Volume Up button, and wait for the Samsung logo to appear on the screen. 4. Press and hold the Volume Down button until you see the "Restart system" or "Reboot system" option. 5. Release the Volume Down button and wait for the device to restart. Method 2: Using the Power button and Volume button: 1. Turn off your Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III device. 2. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up button together for about 20 seconds. 3. Release the Power button and the Volume Up button, and wait for the Samsung logo to appear on the screen. 4. Press and hold the Volume Down button until you see the "Power off" option. 5. Release the Volume Down button, and press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. 6. Release the Power button, and wait for the device to restart. Method 3: Using a Computer and a USB Cable: 1. Connect your Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Install the Samsung Kies software on your computer. 3. Uncheck the "USB debugging" option on your Samsung device, and go to "Settings" > "Security" > "USB debugging" and switch it off. 4. Run the Samsung Kies software, and select "Home" > "Back up / Restore." 5. Select "Backup" from the options, and choose a location to save the backup file. 6. Disconnect your Samsung device from your computer. 7. Turn off your Samsung device, and press and hold the Volume Up button and the Home button for about 20 seconds. 8. Release the Volume Up button and the Home button, and wait for your Samsung device to restart. 9. Select "Wipe data/factory data reset" from the options, and select "Yes -- delete all user data." 10. Wait for the device to restart. Method 4: Using a Recovery Menu: 1. Turn off your Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III device. 2. Press and hold the Home button and the Volume Up button together for about 20 seconds. 3. Release the Home button and the Volume Up button, and wait for the Samsung logo to appear on the screen. 4. Press and hold the Volume Down button until you see the "Recovery" option. 5. Release the Volume Down button and wait for the Samsung logo to appear on the screen. 6. Press the Volume keys to highlight the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option. 7. Press the Volume keys to select it and press the Power button to confirm. 8. Wait for the device to erase all data and restart. These are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III device. It's important to note that resetting or factory restoring your device can erase all data, including personal information, so make sure to back up your important files before you perform any restoring or resetting operation.

What is the operating system of Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III?

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Speed: HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2012, May. Released 2012, May
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight: 133 g (4.69 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

Type: Super AMOLED
Size: 4.8 inches, 63.5 cm2 (~65.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 2

Platform

OS: Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Chipset: Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU: Mali-400MP4

Memory

Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3", AF
Features: LED flash
Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: 1.9 MP, f/2.6
Video: 720p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC: Yes
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
: S-Voice natural language commands and dictation

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 590 h (2G) / Up to 790 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 21 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 11 h 40 min (3G)

Misc

Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur
Models: GT-I9300, GT-I9300I, SHV-E210S, SHW-M440S
SAR: 0.55 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 0.21 W/kg (head)
Price: About 190 EUR

Tests

Display: Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 3.419:1 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 75dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality: Noise -90.3dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 50h