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Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint)

Approximate retail price:

$100

Summary:

The Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) is a smart phone designed for use on the Sprint Nextel network, including its LTE "4G" network. It runs on the Android operating system. This model has a 4.8-inch touch-screen display, an 8.0-megapixel camera, and a virtual QWERTY keyboard.

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By amcree

from Yukon, OK

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best phone I've ever had

11/27/2012

Pros

Big Buttons

Brilliant Display

Easy Navigation

Good Interface w/email

Great Battery Life

Great OS

QWERTY Keypad

Cons

Best Uses

Large Graphic Files

Organizing Contacts

Organizing Schedule

Web Browsing

Comment:

I use this phone in the construction business. I access large blueprint files occasionally. Very versatile.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By midmoridgerunner

from central U.S.A.

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A home run

11/9/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Brilliant Display

Easy Navigation

Good Interface w/email

Great Battery Life

Great OS

QWERTY Keypad

Cons

Best Uses

Making Calls

Organizing Contacts

Texting

Web Browsing

Comment:

This was a choice between the Iphone 5, and the GalaxyS 111. After comparing both in the store, there was no contest. Love the heft, and the feel of the Galaxy. It was a no brainer. The difference in the screen sizes alone was a deal breaker against the Iphone. The Galaxy has a quality feel. The Iphone felt cheap. Think I made the right decision.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Middle Path

from Charlotte, NC

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

REALLY Like This Phone!

10/17/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Big Buttons

Brilliant Display

Good Interface w/email

Great OS

Cons

Best Uses

Making Calls

Organizing Contacts

Organizing Schedule

Texting

Comment:

I waited two years to get an iPhone. In less than a week, I exchanged it for a Galaxy S III. I love my Mac computer, but I found the Galaxy easier to navigate than the iPhone. I do lots of close-up work, and the Galaxy's larger screen is much easier on my eyes, and the larger keyboard makes texting easier for me. I have been impressed with the battery life and sound quality. Google Maps seems to work better on this phone than my previous Android. Lots of things depend on reception, which is dependent on where you are. But when the reception is good, the connectivity speed is excellent. The only reason I didn't give this phone a 5 is because nothing is perfect. But this phone is the best I've had!

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint) is part of the Cell phones & services test program at Consumer Reports. The Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint) Cell phones & services features and specs include QWERTY keyboard, Touch screen, Voice command, Bluetooth, Camera (megapixels), Document editing, GPS navigation, Wi-Fi, World phone, Requires data service, Requires messaging service, Camera recording resolution, 4G broadband data, Memory card, Music player. In our lab tests, Cell phones & services models like the Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint) are reviewed on Overall score, Battery life, Portability, Voice quality, Ease of use, Display quality, Messaging, Phoning, Web browsing, Broadband data, Camera: Video quality, Display diagonal size (in.), Camera: Image quality, Operating system. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint) based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint) include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint).

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