Samsung Galaxy S III vs S II

Reasons to consider the Galaxy S III 4G, Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
	Much faster max data speeds	HSPA+ (84 mbps)	vs	HSDPA (21 mbps)	Higher theoretical max data transfer speeds over cell networks (4x faster)


	Much more standby time	32.9 days	vs	7 days	More than 4.5x more standby time, less frequent charging
					More than 4.5x more standby time, less frequent charging

	Much higher resolution screen	720x1280	vs	800x480	Around 2.5x higher resolution screen
					Around 2.5x higher resolution screen

	Significantly more internal storage	32 GB	vs	16 GB	2x more internal storage, which means more music, photos and movies


	Significantly higher PPI screen	305 PPI	vs	217 PPI	More than 40% crisper display of text, images and video
					More than 40% crisper display of text, images and video

	Significantly newer bluetooth support	4.0	vs	3.0	Typically faster data transfer and lower power consumption connecting to other bluetooth devices


	More talk time	11.7 hours	vs	8.6 hours	Around 40% more talk time per battery charge
					Around 40% more talk time per battery charge

	Faster processor	Unknown, 1500 MHz	vs	Unknown, 1200 MHz	More powerful processor, snappier and more responsive (around 30% faster)


	Larger screen	4.8"	vs	4.3"	More than 20% larger screen
					More than 20% larger screen


Reasons to consider the Galaxy S II 3.5G, Google Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED Plus	vs	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus screens are clearer, thinner, and use less energy


	Slightly lighter	116 g	vs	133 g	More than 10% lighter
					More than 10% lighter

	Slightly smaller	66x125x8 mm	vs	136x70x8 mm	Around 20% smaller
					Around 20% smaller

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Compared to recent cellphones

Pros

Cons

Super AMOLED screens are generally bright and vivid

Galaxy S III:	Super AMOLED
S II:	Super AMOLED Plus

	Capture extremely high resolution images
	8 MP

Both shoot high resolution HD movies

Galaxy S III:	1080 x 1920 @ 30fps
S II:	1080p @ 30fps

The latest bluetooth support

Galaxy S III:	4.0
S II:	3.0

Thin

Galaxy S III:	9 mm
S II:	8 mm

Fast data transfer

Galaxy S III:	HSPA+ (84 mbps)
S II:	HSDPA (21 mbps)

More internal storage than most for storing music, photos and movies

Galaxy S III:	32 GB
S II:	16 GB

High resolution screens

Galaxy S III:	720x1280
S II:	800x480

	Both support multi-touch
	Intuitive gestures such as pinch to zoom

	Have assisted GPS
	Assisted GPS

	Both have fairly fast wifi support
	802.11n (150 mbps)

Long talk time

Galaxy S III:	11.7 hours
S II:	8.6 hours

Powerful processors, very snappy and responsive

Galaxy S III:	Unknown, 1500 MHz
S II:	Unknown, 1200 MHz

	Touch sensitive screens
	Easy to use with your fingers

Sharp display of text, images and video

Galaxy S III:	305 PPI
S II:	217 PPI

	Works with many headphones
	1.0

Large screens

Galaxy S III:	4.8"
S II:	4.3"

	Many apps available at their app store(s)
	Android App Market

	Both have an app store, makes it easy to add new games and programs
	Easily get games and programs for your phone

	Neither has a numeric keypad
	Its often harder to dial numbers with a touch screen or keyboard

Compared to recent smartphones

Pros

Cons

	Both have built in FM radios to listen to news and music from FM stations
	Listen to music from your favorite stations

	Both include an accelerometer
	Detects movement for interactive apps

	Neither has a physical keyboard
	No keyboard

Samsung Galaxy S III Dual core - 32GB - North American Edition

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Samsung Galaxy S III vs Samsung Galaxy S II

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