Updated[13.2.12] Discuss all Samsung Galaxy S III rumors/release date/speculation/news

[xtop]

The rumors around the phone state it will have a ceramic body, that would explain the back looking like ceramic in the photo. But with Verizon's quad-core lte issue I think i might just get the nexus in the next few weeks. The nexus I know I can root

ceramic back should look just like the glass back of the iphone. and there is no problem with verizon and quad core. there's no lte with tegra 3 and lte (yet). 2 different things

is there an android device you can't root though? lol

or it could be a ceramic finish like the htc one series http://youtu.be/ZPZ7y1EDKvk

 

[xtop]

gt-i9300 benchmarks again..

Samsung GT-I9300 - OpenGL ES performance and system information

 

[Wontfinishlast]

So the 3d display rumor is officially discredited by samsung says engadget. Although I don't think any of us really expected it.

 

[xtop]

gt-i9300 benchmarks again..

Samsung GT-I9300 - OpenGL ES performance and system information

for what its worth, this puts it directly against the iphone 4s. which makes me pretty happy.

Apple iPhone 4S - OpenGL ES performance and system information

 

[Wolfedude88]

Yeah I'm glad that i9300 is just going to be a mid level device as well, seems to be a nice device.

 

[xtop]

Yeah I'm glad that i9300 is just going to be a mid level device as well, seems to be a nice device.

eh. i'm not convinced its not the s3 still. a mid range phone is going to have those sort of specs? seems odd

 

[Gearu]

Well hopefully if it is quad core, it's not just a doubling up of the Galaxy S2's A9s (or if you prefer to call them 4412s)

I wonder how good the HSPA+ will be? Huawei's 10inch tablet coming soon has theoretical 84mbps, 4x faster than the S2's theoretical 21, you'd hope they'd be close to that?

 

[xtop]

LG D1L, a 4.7-inch competitor to the Galaxy S III, expected in May | The Verge

Apparently dissatisfied with its introduction of half a dozen different Android handsets at MWC, LG is said to be preparing a new flagship phone that will aim to do battle with Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S III. Powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 and filling a 4.7-inch screen with 1280 x 720 pixels, the device codenamed D1L is expected to be LG's first to ship with Ice Cream Sandwich on board. It'll also include LTE, according to DDaily's sources, and should be out in May. An anonymous LG employee has been cited as confirming the company is "developing a phone with a project name D1L," though he or she wouldn't be drawn to confirm any of the details. Either way, it looks like our choice of supersized Android handsets with 720p resolution is only going to expand.

samsung needs to step up soon. we've got this and the one x. there's not a whole lot of brand loyalty like there is with apple. so the longer they wait, the more likely people are to get something else

 

[Orion]

Companies are coming out with the heavy artillery. Samsung is probably grinning as they expect the GS3 is going to blow all those phones away. I hope thats the case. The thing is, I want this phone announced before June. That way I can compare it to the new EVO.

 

[Wontfinishlast]

They better at least announce it soon. I know a lot of people who will just say screw waiting for something that doesn't technically exist yet and go with the best available right now. Samsung needs to realize they have more competitors than just apple.

 

[jonnyt211]

Samsung keeps ?Home? button on Galaxy S3 at the last moment, opts for 5 column Note like UX Unwired View

Article says that the S3 will keep a home button like it's previous flagships.
Also going for a 5 column app layout like the note.
When given to carriers for testing the carriers received a black slate prototype with all the proper internals of the S3 so it's actual exterior design hasn't been seen by any of the carriers. They most likely did this with the I-9300 or Galaxy M given its plain black box design.

 

[xtop]

Samsung keeps ?Home? button on Galaxy S3 at the last moment, opts for 5 column Note like UX Unwired View

Article says that the S3 will keep a home button like it's previous flagships.
Also going for a 5 column app layout like the note.
When given to carriers for testing the carriers received a black slate prototype with all the proper internals of the S3 so it's actual exterior design hasn't been seen by any of the carriers. They most likely did this with the I-9300 or Galaxy M given its plain black box design.

interesting. so this could have been the s3 then. just..not the s3 we're getting

 

[zanza]

interesting. so this could have been the s3 then. just..not the s3 we're getting

no, because it says 5 column. Also, I double a single unit prototype would be so finished as the picture linked.

That being said, if this is true, then at least the screen size should be able to be released.

 

[xtop]

no, because it says 5 column. Also, I double a single unit prototype would be so finished as the picture linked.

That being said, if this is true, then at least the screen size should be able to be released.

its a prototype right? who's to say its not using old software too

 

[declanh]

They better at least announce it soon. I know a lot of people who will just say screw waiting for something that doesn't technically exist yet and go with the best available right now. Samsung needs to realize they have more competitors than just apple.

Agreed absolutely.
I saw the htc one x today and I have to say it was tempting even thou i have been holding out for the sgs3 for quite a while now.

 

[alexander323bc]

My droid x wont hold a battery for more than 5 hours now I might have to droid max or nexus sooner than I had hoped. That 300 bucks for Verizon is killing me !!!!!

 

[Android26]

SGSIII vs HTC One X vs LG D1L vs iPhone 5 vs whatever Motorola's got up their sleeve

Whoa, I have a feeling that by Q3/Q4 2012 we'll all be very happy with our phones.

 

[solid_s_1117]

The GS III may be a Superhero

Apparently the fabled Samsung device has been "incognito" during its testing phase. May 22nd (if validated) can't come soon enough.

 

[Orion]

Lol this thing is already becoming a legend before its even unveiled.

 

[alexander323bc]

Lol this thing is already becoming a legend before its even unveiled.

This is why we are disappointing when they come out I still want a phone called Zelda.

 

[zanza]

its a prototype right? who's to say its not using old software too

the manufacturers generally have to submit identical versions that will be sold at least spec wise. Or else the testing/certification wouldn't mean much if they could change it.

 

[xtop]

the manufacturers generally have to submit identical versions that will be sold at least spec wise. Or else the testing/certification wouldn't mean much if they could change it.

to the fcc maybe. but i'm sure they change plenty when they have the carrier testing it

 

[Shocky]

I'm not usually a fan of paper launches but I kind of wish Samsung would just announce the phone already even if it's not available for another month.

 

[alexander323bc]

I agree, this stupid 30 dollar upgrade free starting on the 22 really makes me want to get a new phone this week. Cell companies are getting so silly with these fees.

 

[Gearu]

The 5 columns just falls in line with a 720p screen density, but hopefully that 1080p screen rumor comes true.