


Two color versions are available with Pebble Blue (dark blue) and Marble White (cream white). Interested? We are heading for the premium range with a price from 599 Euros (~$784, RRP, 16 GB). As for software, the preinstalled Android 4.0.4 operating system is beefed up by the advanced TouchWiz 5.0 interface. Besides the usual high-end components, features such as NFC (near-field communication), a big battery, micro SD card reader and the special software functions augment the Samsung. The new polycarbonate chassis is meant to make a lasting first impression. The Galaxy S3 has not only grown, but it is now also slimmer. Apple's iPhone 4S is virtually an old, but tried, hat compared with the newest Android flagship. With a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, quad-core SoC from Samsung and a fresh design, the smartphone competes against HTC's One X or LG's recently introduced Optimus 4C HD among others.

The first generation (GT-I9000) was debuted early 2010 and has been continuously refined since then. Samsung's Galaxy S3, aka GT-I9300, is the third edition of its top model that the South Korean company launches on the fast-paced Android smartphone market. For the original German review, see here.
