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TechTree Blog: What To Expect From The Samsung GALAXY S III

The casual users' guide to decoding the specs of Samsung's next flagship phone.

 
TechTree Blog: What To Expect From The Samsung GALAXY S III

With the official announcement just around the corner, the hype surrounding Samsung's GALAXY S III (GS3) is mounting. We have heard plenty of rumours regarding the gadget's components such as the screen, camera, connectivity options, and storage. Moreover, Samsung itself has shed some light on the SoC (System on Chip) that will power the next GALAXY phone. However, this has left many casual users wondering what these specs and numbers actually mean, especially when it comes to the actual user experience. If this is the case with you, then this write-up will help you get an idea of what to expect from Samsung's upcoming flagship device.


HD Display
The screen is likely to be a 4.6" Super AMOLED Plus encased with Gorilla Glass. It's also rumoured to have a 720p HD screen with pixel dimensions of 1184x720. Having seen the screen of the Xperia S, I'm expecting the GS3's display to offer excellent sharpness. Additionally, the AMOLED wizardry will make sure that the desplay produces deep blacks. A bigger screen is definitely great for watching videos, but it can be uncomfortable for single-handed usage.


Quad-core SoC
The gadget will feature a spanking new 1.4 GHz quad-core Exynos 4 Quad chip. Samsung claims that the new SoC doubles up the processing speed, while lowering the power consumption by 20%. In simple words, the GS3 will be two time faster than the GALAXY S II. Users can expect the upcoming phone to handle 3D games and 1080 video playback effortlessly. Although the raw power is welcome, I think it may hamper the device's battery life.


12 MP Camera
It's widely speculated that the GS3 will sport a 12 MP camera. This does make sense considering that Sony has already released its 12 MP camera phone in India. Sure, the GS3's camera performance will be no match for Nokia's PureView tech. However, even if it matches the quality of the N8, this will be the first mainstream droid device to compete with point-and-shoot cameras.


Memory And Storage
The GS2 had 1 GB of RAM, which I think is more than enough for any smartphone. Therefore, increasing the RAM wouldn't actually make a big difference; however, Samsung might upgrade it just to make it a marketing USP. Similar to HTC's One X, expect 32 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot. This is enough for any common user to enjoy his media collection, on the go.


Connectivity
On the connectivity front, the device will probably be equipped Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC (Near Field Communication). There's no need to explain the use of the first two, however, NFC isn't common on Android devices. If included, this technology will allow users to pair wireless accessories and devices with a tap gesture as seen on some Nokia phones, including the N9 and latest Symbian handsets. In future it will also be used for making payments.


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