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Galaxy S III

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Lumia900

Lumia 900 (HSPA+)

By Nokia
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Galaxy Nexus (GSM)

By Samsung
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iPhone 4S

By Apple
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Optimus LTE 2

By LG
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Verge score: 8.5 Verge score: 8.6 Verge score: 8.6

The Samsung Galaxy S III is the successor to the popular Galaxy S II Android smartphone and is upgraded in almost every way from its predecessor. It features a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display, 8-megapixel rear camera, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Description

The HSPA+ variant of Nokia's Lumia 900 was made for Europe and the rest of the world in mind. The Lumia 900 includes a 1.4GHz CPU with 512MB RAM, an 8-megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens, and a 4.3-inch AMOLED display.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the first device running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The HSPA+ GSM version is a pentaband device, able to utilize 3G networks nearly anywhere in the world. In terms of hardware, the Galaxy Nexus features a 4.65-inch 720 Super AMOLED HD display, 16GB or 32GB of on-board storage, 1GB of RAM, and NFC technology.

The iPhone 4S features the same design as the iPhone 4 and is the first device to support Apple’s new Siri “intelligent assistant” and dictation system. The 4S supports both CDMA and GSM, allowing global roaming. It has an updated camera with a 8-megapixel sensor that offers improved low-light performance and 1080p video recording.

LG's Optimus LTE 2 improves upon the original model with an unprecedented 2GB of RAM, superior battery life, and wireless charging functionality. It features what the company calls a True HD IPS display.
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: May. 29, 2012
  • Price at launch: $199.99

Availability
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: May. 10, 2012
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: November 2011
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: Oct. 14, 2011
  • Price at launch: $199.00
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: May 2012

Also Known As...
  • Codename: Nexus Prime
  • Height: 5.38 inches
  • Width: 2.78 inches
  • Thickness: 0.34 inches
  • Weight: 0.29 pounds
  • Form factor: Slab
  • Color: White / Silver, Black / Silver, Red / Silver, Brown / Silver, Blue / Silver
  • Loudspeaker: Yes

Hardware
  • Height: 5 inches
  • Width: 2.7 inches
  • Thickness: 0.45 inches
  • Weight: 0.35 pounds
  • Form factor: Slab
  • Color: Pink, Black, Cyan, White
  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • Height: 5.33 inches
  • Width: 2.67 inches
  • Thickness: 0.35 inches
  • Weight: 0.3 pounds
  • Form factor: Slab
  • Color: Black
  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • Noise cancellation: Hardware (multi-mic)
  • Height: 4.5 inches
  • Width: 2.31 inches
  • Thickness: 0.37 inches
  • Weight: 0.31 pounds
  • Form factor: Slab
  • Color: Black, White
  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • Noise cancellation: Hardware (multi-mic)
  • Height: 5.3 inches
  • Width: 2.74 inches
  • Thickness: 0.35 inches
  • Weight: 0.32 pounds
  • Form factor: Slab
  • Color: Black
  • Screen size (diagonal): 4.8 inches
  • Technology: Super AMOLED HD
  • Pixel arrangement: PenTile
  • Resolution (Y): 1280 px
  • Resolution (X): 720 px
  • PPI: 306
  • Touchscreen type: Capacitive

Display
  • Screen size (diagonal): 4.3 inches
  • Technology: AMOLED
  • Pixel arrangement: PenTile
  • Resolution (Y): 800 px
  • Resolution (X): 480 px
  • PPI: 217
  • Touchscreen type: Capacitive
  • Screen size (diagonal): 4.65 inches
  • Technology: Super AMOLED HD
  • Pixel arrangement: RGBG (PenTile)
  • Resolution (Y): 1280 px
  • Resolution (X): 720 px
  • PPI: 316
  • Touchscreen type: Capacitive
  • Screen size (diagonal): 3.5 inches
  • Technology: IPS LCD
  • Pixel arrangement: RGB
  • Resolution (Y): 960 px
  • Resolution (X): 640 px
  • PPI: 330
  • Touchscreen type: Capacitive
  • Screen size (diagonal): 4.7 inches
  • Technology: IPS LCD
  • Pixel arrangement: RGB
  • Resolution (Y): 1280 px
  • Resolution (X): 720 px
  • PPI: 312
  • Touchscreen type: Capacitive
  • Carriers: Other
  • GSM: Yes
  • GSM frequencies supported: 1900, 1800, 900, 850
  • UMTS / HSPA: Yes
  • UMTS frequencies supported: 900, 2100, 1900, 850
  • WWAN data standards supported: UMTS, EDGE, HSPA+, HSUPA, HSDPA, GPRS
  • Max WWAN downlink speed: 21 Mbps
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
  • GPS: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 4.0
  • NFC support: Yes
  • Media streaming: AllShare

Connectivity
  • GSM: Yes
  • GSM frequencies supported: 1900, 1800, 900, 850
  • UMTS / HSPA: Yes
  • UMTS frequencies supported: 2100, 1900, 850
  • WWAN data standards supported: UMTS, EDGE, HSPA+, HSUPA, HSDPA, GPRS
  • Max WWAN downlink speed: 42 Mbps
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
  • GPS: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  • GSM: Yes
  • GSM frequencies supported: 1900, 1800, 900, 850
  • UMTS / HSPA: Yes
  • UMTS frequencies supported: 900, 2100, 1700, 1900, 850
  • WWAN data standards supported: EDGE, HSPA+, HSUPA, GPRS
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
  • 802.11n frequencies: 5GHz, 2.4GHz
  • GPS: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 3.0
  • NFC support: Yes
  • Tethering / mobile hotspot: Yes
  • Carriers: Verizon Wireless, Sprint, AT&T
  • CDMA: Yes
  • CDMA frequencies supported: 1900, 800 / 850
  • GSM: Yes
  • GSM frequencies supported: 1900, 1800, 900, 850
  • UMTS / HSPA: Yes
  • UMTS frequencies supported: 900, 2100, 1900, 850
  • WWAN data standards supported: UMTS, 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A, EV-DO Rev. 0, EDGE, HSUPA, HSDPA, GPRS
  • Max WWAN downlink speed: 14.4 Mbps
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
  • 802.11n frequencies: 2.4GHz
  • GPS: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 4.0
  • Tethering / mobile hotspot: Yes
  • Media streaming: AirPlay
  • LTE: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
  • GPS: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 4.0
  • NFC support: Yes
  • Media streaming: DLNA
  • Manufacturer: Qualcomm
  • Brand / family: Snapdragon S4
  • Clock speed: 1.5 GHz
  • Number of cores: 2

Processor
  • Manufacturer: Qualcomm
  • Clock speed: 1.4 GHz
  • Number of cores: 1
  • Manufacturer: TI
  • Brand / family: OMAP 4
  • Model: OMAP4460
  • Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
  • Number of cores: 2
  • Manufacturer: Apple
  • Model: A5
  • Clock speed: 800 MHz
  • Number of cores: 2
  • Manufacturer: Qualcomm
  • Model: MSM8960
  • Clock speed: 1.5 GHz
  • Number of cores: 2
  • Manufacturer: Qualcomm
  • Model: Adreno 220

GPU
  • Manufacturer: Imagination Technologies
  • Model: PowerVR SGX540
  • RAM size: 2 GB

Memory
  • RAM size: 512 MB
  • RAM size: 1 GB
  • RAM size: 512 MB
  • RAM size: 2 GB
  • Internal size: 16 GB, 64 GB, 32 GB
  • External: Yes
  • Max external size: 64 GB
  • External type: microSD

Storage
  • Internal size: 16 GB
  • Internal size: 16 GB, 32 GB
  • External: No
  • Internal size: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
  • External: No
  • Internal size: 16 GB
  • External: Yes
  • Max external size: 32 GB
  • External type: microSD
  • Resolution: 1.9 megapixels
  • Video resolution: 720p
  • Video framerate: 30

Front Camera
  • Resolution: 1 megapixels
  • Video framerate: 30
  • Resolution: 1.3 megapixels
  • Resolution: 0.3 megapixels
  • Video resolution: VGA
  • Video framerate: 30
  • Resolution: 1.3 megapixels
  • Resolution: 8 megapixels
  • Flash: LED
  • Focus type: Autofocus
  • Video resolution: 1080p

Rear Camera
  • Resolution: 8 megapixels
  • Flash: Dual LED
  • Focus type: Autofocus
  • Video resolution: 720p
  • Video framerate: 30
  • Resolution: 5 megapixels
  • Flash: LED
  • Focus type: Autofocus
  • Video resolution: 1080p
  • Video framerate: 30
  • Resolution: 8 megapixels
  • Flash: LED
  • Focus type: Autofocus
  • Video resolution: 1080p
  • Video framerate: 30
  • Resolution: 8 megapixels
  • Flash: LED
  • Operating system: Android
  • Skin: TouchWiz
  • Launch OS version: 4.0
  • Notable apps: Flipboard

Software
  • Operating system: Windows Phone
  • Launch OS version: 7.5
  • Operating system: Android
  • Launch OS version: 4.0.1
  • Operating system: iOS
  • Launch OS version: 5.0
  • Operating system: Android
  • Skin: Optimus UI 3.0
  • Launch OS version: 4.0
  • Video out: Yes
  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm
  • Other ports: Micro USB

Interface

  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm
  • Other ports: Micro USB
  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm
  • Other ports: Micro USB
  • Video out: Yes
  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm
  • Other ports: iPod
  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm
  • Other ports: MHL
Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer

Sensors
Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Accelerometer
Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer
Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Accelerometer
  • Capacity: 2100 mAh
  • Removable: Yes
  • Wireless charging: Yes

Battery
  • Capacity: 1830 mAh
  • Quoted use time: 7 hr
  • Capacity: 1750 mAh
  • Removable: Yes
  • Quoted use time: 8 hr
  • Removable: No
  • Capacity: 2150 mAh
  • Removable: Yes
  • Wireless charging: Yes
  • Quadrant: 5283
  • Vellamo: 2008
  • GLBenchmark 720p: 101 FPS
  • GLBenchmark 1080p: 59 FPS
  • AnTuTu: 10568

Benchmarks
  • Quadrant: 2002
  • Vellamo: 1065
  • GLBenchmark 720p: 28 FPS
  • GLBenchmark 1080p: 14 FPS
  • AnTuTu: 6079
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