Samsung Galaxy S III MetroPCS

10.0

User Score

Released

Oct 22, 2012

Display

4.8 inches
1280 x 720 pixels

Camera

8 MP (Single camera)
1.9 MP front

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
2GB RAM

Storage

16GB, microSDXC

Battery

2100 mAh

OS

Android 4.0.4
Samsung TouchWiz UI

Description

This is rumored to be MetroPCS's Samsung Galaxy S III version with LTE radios suitable for the carrier. Other features are expected to be the same as the other carrier versions.

This device is also known as Samsung SCH-R530M

News

MetroPCS launches the Galaxy S III on October 22, price is $499

U.S. versions of the Galaxy S III may not see the Jelly Bean update until 2013 (Confirmed)

MetroPCS officially snags the Samsung Galaxy S III; launch to take place next month

Metro PCS getting the Samsung Galaxy S III, roadmap leaks

Specs Compare

Display
Size:	4.8 inches
Resolution:	1280 x 720 pixels, 306 PPI
Technology:	Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body:	65.23 %
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)

Hardware
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960A
Processor:	Dual-core, 1500 MHz, Krait
GPU:	Adreno 225
RAM:	2GB DDR2
Internal storage:	16GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 64 GB
OS:	Android (4.0.4), Samsung TouchWiz UI

Battery
Capacity:	2100 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	8 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.6; Sensor size: 1/3"
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:	EIS, Video calling
Front:	1.9 MP

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	5.39 x 2.80 x 0.34 inches (137 x 71 x 8.6 mm )
Weight:	4.70 oz (133.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Plastic
Features:	Notification light
Colors:	Blue, White

Cellular
LTE (FDD):	Bands 4(AWS-1)
Data Speed:	LTE
SIM type:	Micro SIM

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	DLNA, MHL
Additional microphone(s):	Yes

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	OTG, Charging, Video out
HDMI:	Yes
Location:	GPS, Glonass
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other:	NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Music ringtones (MP3)
Other features:	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Sep 21, 2012
FCC ID value:	A3LSCHR530M link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.44 W/kg
Body:	0.71 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.53 W/kg
Wireless Router:	0.81 W/kg

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