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Samsung Galaxy S III£0
8.5/10 avg. rating
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LG Optimus Showtime£0
8.2/10 avg. rating
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Samsung Galaxy S III Suggest a correction | LG Optimus Showtime Suggest a correction | ||
Overview | |||
Overview | |||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 31, 2012 | February 23, 2013 | |
Regions Available | |||
Regions Available | USA, Canada, United Kingdom | USA | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (Update Available: 4.4.4 KitKat) | No | |
Processor | |||
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5 GHz | 1 GHz | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 16/32 GB | 2 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 2 GB | No | |
Hearing Aid Compatible | |||
Hearing Aid Compatible | No | Yes | |
TTY/TDD | |||
TTY/TDD | No | Yes | |
Noise Cancellation | |||
Noise Cancellation | Yes | No | |
SAR | |||
SAR |
Head: 0.55 W/kg Body: 1.49 W/kg |
Head: 1.23 W/kg Body: 1.29 W/kg |
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Manufacturer Warranty | |||
Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | |
Accessories Included | |||
Accessories Included | AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery | AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery | |
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Networks | |||
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Mobile / Cellular Data | |||
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Push-to-talk (PTT) | |||
Push-to-talk (PTT) | No | No | |
Wi-Fi Calling | |||
Wi-Fi Calling | Unknown | No | |
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) | |||
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) | Unknown | No | |
SIM card size | |||
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Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | No | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | |||
USB | |||
USB | Micro-USB 2.0 | Micro-USB 2.0 | |
USB OTG Support | |||
USB OTG Support | No | No | |
GPS Type | |||
GPS Type | A-GPS | A-GPS | |
Infrared | |||
Infrared | No | No | |
Bluetooth | |||
Bluetooth | 4.0 | Yes | |
Bluetooth Profiles | |||
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN | No | |
Bluetooth Audio Codecs | |||
Bluetooth Audio Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC | |
Wi-Fi | |||
Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n | |
Mobile Hotspot | |||
Mobile Hotspot | Yes | No | |
Memory Expansion Slot | |||
Memory Expansion Slot | Yes | Yes | |
Expansion Slot Info | |||
Expansion Slot Info | MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB) | MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | No | |
Data Tethering Compatibility | |||
Data Tethering Compatibility | Yes | No | |
Camera | |||
Camera | |||
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | |||
Resolution / Aperture
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Resolution / Aperture
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8+ Megapixels | 5+ Megapixels | |
Zoom
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Zoom
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Yes | Yes | |
Flash
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Flash
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Yes (LED) | Yes (LED) | |
Additional Rear Camera Info
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Additional Rear Camera Info
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Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, ISO, Panorama, Self-timer, Smile detection, White balance | Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Geotagging, ISO, Self-timer, White balance, Scene Mode | |
Video Recording Formats
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Video Recording Formats
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3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX | 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 | |
Video Recording Parameters
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Video Recording Parameters
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Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps | HD (1280 x 720 pixels) | |
Front Camera | |||
Front Camera | |||
Resolution / Aperture
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Resolution / Aperture
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1+ Megapixels | ||
Additional Front Camera Info
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Additional Front Camera Info
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No | No | |
Video Recording Parameters
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Display / Screen | |||
Display / Screen | |||
Type | |||
Type | Color | Color | |
Technology | |||
Technology | Super AMOLED | LCD (TFT) | |
Colors | |||
Colors | 16.7 million | Unknown | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | x pixels | |
Pixel Density | |||
Pixel Density | 306 pixels | Unknown | |
Size | |||
Size | 4.8 inches | 4.3 inches | |
Secondary Display | |||
Secondary Display | No | No | |
Sensors | |||
Sensors | Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass | Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer | |
Multi-Touch | |||
Multi-Touch | Yes | Yes | |
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating | |||
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating | No | No | |
Additional Display Features | |||
Additional Display Features | Capacitive touch screen | Capacitive touch screen | |
Power & Battery | |||
Power & Battery | |||
Battery Type | |||
Battery Type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 2100 mAh | No | |
Removable Battery | |||
Removable Battery | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | No | |
Fast Charging | |||
Fast Charging | No | No | |
Video Playback Time | |||
Video Playback Time | Up to 567 minutes | Unknown | |
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) | |||
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) | Up to 387 minutes | Unknown | |
Internet Use (Cellular) | |||
Internet Use (Cellular) | Unknown | Unknown | |
Talk Time | |||
Talk Time | Up to 1300 minutes | Unknown | |
Standby Time | |||
Standby Time | Up to 12.5 days | Up to 7 days | |
Mixed Usage | |||
Mixed Usage | |||
Physical Characteristics | |||
Physical Characteristics | |||
Design Type | |||
Design Type | Bar | Bar | |
Material | |||
Material | Plastic | Plastic | |
Colors | |||
Colors | Pebble Blue, Marble White, Garnet Red, Amber Brown, Sapphire Black, Titanium Gray | Black | |
Dimensions [H x W x D] | |||
Dimensions [H x W x D] | 13.7 x 7.1 x 0.9 cm (5.4 x 2.8 x 0.4 in) | 12.4 x 6.6 x 1.0 cm (4.9 x 2.6 x 0.4 in) | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 133 grams | 122 grams | |
Water Resistant / Waterproof | |||
Water Resistant / Waterproof | Unknown | Unknown | |
Rugged design | |||
Rugged design | No | No | |
IP Rating | |||
IP Rating | No | No | |
Headset Jack | |||
Headset Jack | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
External Speakers | |||
External Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
Input / Navigation | |||
Input / Navigation | |||
Sleep / Wake Key | |||
Sleep / Wake Key | No | No | |
Home Key | |||
Home Key | Yes | Yes | |
Input / Keyboard Type | |||
Input / Keyboard Type | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | |
Navigation Type | |||
Navigation Type | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | |
External Volume Control | |||
External Volume Control | Yes | Yes | |
Fingerprint Sensor | |||
Fingerprint Sensor | No | No | |
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Additional Information | |||
Additional Information |
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes Graphics: Yes Themes: Yes Backlit Illumination: Yes Zoom / Magnification: Yes Screen Orientation Lock: Yes Predictive Text Entry: Swype Voicemail Key: Yes Voice Commands: Yes Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields Contact Groups: Yes Voice Activated Dialing: Yes Photo Caller ID: Yes Web Browser: Yes Email Client: Yes Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange PC Synchronization: Yes TV Out Info: HDMI DLNA Support: Yes Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, eAAC+, MP3, OGG, WMA Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, DivX, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV Streaming Video: Yes Custom Ringtones: No Vibration Alert: Yes Downloadable Ringtones: Yes Ringer ID: Yes Speakerphone: Yes Haptic Feedback: Yes Data Tethering: Yes Mobile Hotspot: Yes Viewable document types: XLS, PPT, PPTX, DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT Games: Downloadable Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed Included Software / Apps: - To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Weather, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder Other Names (AKA): Samsung Galaxy S3, SGH-T999 |
Messaging: SMS, MMS, IM Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes Graphics: Yes Backlit Illumination: Yes Zoom / Magnification: Yes Screen Orientation Lock: Yes Predictive Text Entry: Swype Voicemail Key: Yes Voice Commands: Yes Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields Contact Groups: Yes Voice Activated Dialing: Yes Photo Caller ID: Yes Web Browser: Yes Email Client: Yes Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange PC Synchronization: No Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WAV Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 Streaming Video: Yes Custom Ringtones: Yes Vibration Alert: Yes Downloadable Ringtones: Yes Ringer ID: Yes Speakerphone: Yes Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS Games: Downloadable Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed Included Software / Apps: - Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder Other Names (AKA): LG L86C |
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