Galaxy s3 announcement

Hey guys the long awaited galaxy s3 should be announced in less than 10 hours.

Whats everyones thoughts on the phone? What do you expect it to have? How do you think it will fair to the current king The One X/EVO 4g LTE

Keep all discussion here.

Here is the engadget live blog.

If someone knows of a video feed, let me know so that i can link it up on the OP.

Rumoured to be the real phone

It'll rip the One X a new one.

It'll rip the One X a new one.

GTR12

i want to get it to replace my zunes(microsofts mp3 players) since the battery is dying and it looks like a pain of the ass to replace the batteries on it. hopefully the unlocked version isnt too expensive. how long will it take btw, for the unlocked versions to be release?

I hope it comes to Verizon, I am due for an upgrade

i want to get it to replace my zunes(microsofts mp3 players) since the battery is dying and it looks like a pain of the ass to replace the batteries on it. hopefully the unlocked version isnt too expensive. how long will it take btw, for the unlocked versions to be release?

TheShadowLord07

[QUOTE="TheShadowLord07"]

i want to get it to replace my zunes(microsofts mp3 players) since the battery is dying and it looks like a pain of the ass to replace the batteries on it. hopefully the unlocked version isnt too expensive. how long will it take btw, for the unlocked versions to be release?

GTR12

i want to get it to replace my zunes(microsofts mp3 players) since the battery is dying and it looks like a pain of the ass to replace the batteries on it. hopefully the unlocked version isnt too expensive. how long will it take btw, for the unlocked versions to be release?

TheShadowLord07

Meh. The One X looks better. SLCD2 > SAMOLED imo. If you live in the US, SoC specs will be a loss because they'll both be a Qualcomm S4 version of the international versions.red12355

In saying that id prefer the s4 over the tegra 3 for the one x. The exynos may have a little advantage in the battery + performance department over the s4.

Thank you samsung for not running after the thinness race and going for big battery, removable battery, SD card slot and I assume regular sim slot as well. And expect the chipset to be much faster than one X, it's 32nm and the GPU is better than tegra 3.

BUT the screen is pentile, I suppose they have hit a roadblock with the SAMOLED technology. If you cant make an HD RGB screen why dont you make a lower resolution plus screen? Why fool the customers into thinking it is an HD screen? Anyways I really hope this doesnt suffer with the same quality control issues as galaxy nexus and is not a dim otherwise one X screen shall remain king.

I am not surprised about the camera being similar to S2, there isnt just room anymore to improve on the quality of camera on such thin phones. The only phones that have better camera than S2 are considerably thicker.

Now for my biggest problem WHY THE F*CK IS IT 4.8"?????? What are you doing samsung? Where is the small screen high end phone?

And the one X easily takes the design contest, it's as thin and lightweight but a much attractive design. Oh well maybe samsung is about to lose some market share, HTC sure deserves some this time.

I was a bit disappointed and I'm glad I went with the Nexus. I don't like the One series either. I have an upgrade on June 1st, but I'll definitely be sticking with the Nexus for awhile.

Not sure whether to get the S3 or the One X now.

Kinda disappoiting, was really expecting something shattering. Oh well, makes me feel that less jealous.

ehhh im fine with my GSII

Why fool the customers into thinking it is an HD screen?

Gambler_3

Because it is an HD screen with the caveat of having an unusual subpixel layout. Besides, at 720p, you wont really se able to tell its pentile

[QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

Why fool the customers into thinking it is an HD screen?

semianonymous

Because it is an HD screen with the caveat of having an unusual subpixel layout. Besides, at 720p, you wont really se able to tell its pentile

You believe samsung cant make a lower resolution plus display? I bet they could but it wouldnt look so good for the noobs who dont know about pentile.

Whats the difference between 600p RGB screen and 720p pentile screen? Well worse battery life for no damn reason and also worse graphical performance.

I don't know which phone to get but right now I'm leaning towards the Samsung Galaxy S III over the HTC One X. I'm guessing the expandable memory from the S III is whats pulling me over to the Samsung side.

:( Samsung gets this one "comes in 16gb, 32gb and 64gb with expandable sd card slot."mystic_knight

when this comes out again? i heard may 4

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"]:( Samsung gets this one "comes in 16gb, 32gb and 64gb with expandable sd card slot."TheShadowLord07

when this comes out again? i heard may 4

I don't know which phone to get but right now I'm leaning towards the Samsung Galaxy S III over the HTC One X. I'm guessing the expandable memory from the S III is whats pulling me over to the Samsung side.

DBIZMO

Nah may 29th is the release date so far.mystic_knight

Yes it does, only phone that can have 128GB total memory.

i

Ya it can, but its not worth it now, the 64gb sdxc costs a fortune. 16gb is still the sweetspot for best value but 32gb is still good value, 64 is just too costly.mystic_knight

i

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"]Ya it can, but its not worth it now, the 64gb sdxc costs a fortune. 16gb is still the sweetspot for best value but 32gb is still good value, 64 is just too costly.TheShadowLord07

EDIT- I just visited amazon, class 6 micro sd are starting at $89, its still pretty expensive, especially since a 32 gb can be bought for around $35

The galaxy S series never had attractive design so I dont see whats the big deal here.

I was planning on going with the One X on AT&T, but then I found out they only have the 16gb version with no sd card slot... not sure now if I should go with the One X or the S3. Or should I wait for the next Nexus?

http://blog.gsmarena.com/see-the-samsung-i9300-galaxy-s-iii-in-3d/

I wouldnt say the design is ugly, I just think they could have made the home button bigger.

In a world here Apple don't exist, I would not choose this new Galaxy phone over the latest HTC offering.musicalmac

Boy that One X by HTC is much more attractive than this. In a world here Apple don't exist, I would not choose this new Galaxy phone over the latest HTC offering.musicalmac

How shallow

The Galaxy S3 has a removable battery, and SD slot, a slightly larger screen (arguably better, mostly comes to opinion), software that appears to more efficiently take advantage of the (superior) hardware, a bigger battery, and far more software customizations that acre actually good for the user (but its ugly). Motion gestures, that sight thing, etc.

It beats the One S and One X in benchmarks too.

But its ugly.

Which do you buy?

[QUOTE="musicalmac"]Boy that One X by HTC is much more attractive than this. In a world here Apple don't exist, I would not choose this new Galaxy phone over the latest HTC offering.semianonymous

How shallow

The Galaxy S3 has a removable battery, and SD slot, a slightly larger screen (arguably better, mostly comes to opinion), software that appears to more efficiently take advantage of the (superior) hardware, a bigger battery, and far more software customizations that acre actually good for the user (but its ugly). Motion gestures, that sight thing, etc.

It beats the One S and One X in benchmarks too.

But its ugly.

Which do you buy?

The ugly duckling of course, look how that book turned out.

[QUOTE="musicalmac"]Boy that One X by HTC is much more attractive than this. In a world here Apple don't exist, I would not choose this new Galaxy phone over the latest HTC offering.semianonymous

How shallow

The Galaxy S3 has a removable battery, and SD slot, a slightly larger screen (arguably better, mostly comes to opinion), software that appears to more efficiently take advantage of the (superior) hardware, a bigger battery, and far more software customizations that acre actually good for the user (but its ugly). Motion gestures, that sight thing, etc.

It beats the One S and One X in benchmarks too.

But its ugly.

Which do you buy?

That's going by looks only right? Because when it comes down to hardware and software the Galaxy S3 is the better phone.

NVIDIATI

How shallow

The Galaxy S3 has a removable battery, and SD slot, a slightly larger screen (arguably better, mostly comes to opinion), software that appears to more efficiently take advantage of the (superior) hardware, a bigger battery, and far more software customizations that acre actually good for the user (but its ugly). Motion gestures, that sight thing, etc.

It beats the One S and One X in benchmarks too.

But its ugly.

Which do you buy?

semianonymous

In benchmarks it actually lost.against the one x (AT & T) not sure how it went against the international version though, but the international is meant to be better than the AT & T version.. Also i would go for the better looking one I cant stand an ugly phone, especially since you are meant to have that phone for 2 years. if you buy something you don't like it doesn't make any sense.mystic_knight

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_iii_flexes_muscles_on_benchmarks-news-4201.php

Boy that One X by HTC is much more attractive than this. In a world here Apple don't exist, I would not choose this new Galaxy phone over the latest HTC offering.musicalmac

When did I say it had anything to do with aesthetics? Ironic you'd call anyone shallow. :?musicalmac

Gee, I wonder where I got that idea.

The galaxy S series never had attractive design so I dont see whats the big deal here.

Gambler_3

The Captivate is pretty damn sexy! :(

The One X is ugly. White electronics, eww. Not to mention it has the Beats Audio logo on it. Automatic loss from any standpoint.

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"]In benchmarks it actually lost.against the one x (AT & T) not sure how it went against the international version though, but the international is meant to be better than the AT & T version.. Also i would go for the better looking one I cant stand an ugly phone, especially since you are meant to have that phone for 2 years. if you buy something you don't like it doesn't make any sense.Gambler_3

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_iii_flexes_muscles_on_benchmarks-news-4201.php

[QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

The galaxy S series never had attractive design so I dont see whats the big deal here.

ChubbyGuy40

The Captivate is pretty damn sexy! :(

The One X is ugly. White electronics, eww. Not to mention it has the Beats Audio logo on it. Automatic loss from any standpoint.

[QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"]In benchmarks it actually lost.against the one x (AT & T) not sure how it went against the international version though, but the international is meant to be better than the AT & T version.. Also i would go for the better looking one I cant stand an ugly phone, especially since you are meant to have that phone for 2 years. if you buy something you don't like it doesn't make any sense.mystic_knight

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_iii_flexes_muscles_on_benchmarks-news-4201.php

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5810/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-performance-preview

Really just wipes the floor with everything else. You cant question anandtech when it comes to benchmarks. :)

Gee, I wonder where I got that idea.

semianonymous

attractive {at·trac·tive} :

1. good-looking or sexually desirable
2. pleasing in appearance or manner
3. interesting or appealing because of the probable advantages

I highlighted the most important part for you, I hope this helps.

Is any discussion over here always this needlessly difficult? Is this real life? :?

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"][QUOTE="Gambler_3"]Which benchmarks?

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_iii_flexes_muscles_on_benchmarks-news-4201.php

Gambler_3

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5810/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-performance-preview

Really just wipes the floor with everything else. You cant question anandtech when it comes to benchmarks. :)

It's just unfortunate that companies would rather go for stuff that looks good on specs sheet than what is actually better. The tegra 3 just sounds awesome to noobs who dont know that dual core can actually be better. The same is the case why samsung put it a pentile display instead of lower resolution RGB one because HD just sounds so awesome even if it isnt actually. Heck LG has gone so far as to name their phone "TrueHD" trying to convey the msg that samsung phones arent real HD lol.

[QUOTE="semianonymous"]

[QUOTE="musicalmac"]Boy that One X by HTC is much more attractive than this. In a world here Apple don't exist, I would not choose this new Galaxy phone over the latest HTC offering.mystic_knight

How shallow

The Galaxy S3 has a removable battery, and SD slot, a slightly larger screen (arguably better, mostly comes to opinion), software that appears to more efficiently take advantage of the (superior) hardware, a bigger battery, and far more software customizations that acre actually good for the user (but its ugly). Motion gestures, that sight thing, etc.

It beats the One S and One X in benchmarks too.

But its ugly.

Which do you buy?

Wait? No it didn't.

S3 > One X

S3 > One X

*** Vellamo was made by Qualcomm and the One X (AT&T) uses Qualcomm's S4 Krait ***

S3 > One X

S3 > One X

S3 > One X

S3 > One X

S3 > One X

S3 > One X

Source:http://www.anandtech.com/show/5810/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-performance-preview

-_-' i went over this before... engadget had their benchmark tests , then gambler provided me with this. The one i viewed indicated the One X being better.mystic_knight