Samsung Galaxy S III Price in the UAE
Buying the Samsung Galaxy S III in the UAE
No shop in the UAE that we track has listed the Samsung Galaxy S III yet, so there is no local price for it right now. Sell this phone in the UAE? List it on infozme.com for free.
- Warranty: check whether the phone comes with the official warranty in the UAE or is an imported (international) unit. Imports can be cheaper but may not be covered by local service centres.
- Network bands: make sure the model sold in the UAE supports your carrier's 4G/5G bands — see the Network section of the specs below.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop, as prices change often.
What is the Samsung Galaxy S III price in the UAE?
The Samsung Galaxy S III is not listed by shops in the UAE that we track yet, so there is no local price for it right now.
Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy S III in the UAE?
We have not found a shop in the UAE selling the Samsung Galaxy S III yet. Phone shops in the UAE can list it on infozme.com for free.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | HD Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.8 inches, 63.5 cm2 (~65.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
Platform
| OS | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or 4.4.2 (KitKat) on some variants |
| Chipset | Exynos 4412 Quad (International) / Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus (USA) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 (Exynos) / Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait (Snapdragon S4 Plus) |
| GPU | Mali-400MP4 (Exynos) / Adreno 225 (Snapdragon S4 Plus) |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM (some variants had 2GB RAM) |
Main Camera
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.6, AF |
| Features | LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR, Burst shot, Zero shutter lag |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 1.9 MP, f/2.6 |
| Features | Video call |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 11 h 40 min (3G) / Up to 21 h 40 min (2G) |
Body
| Dimensions | 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 133 g (4.69 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS (International model only) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Announced | 2012, May 03 |
| Status | Released 2012, May 29 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Groundbreaking software features for its time
- Large, vibrant Super AMOLED display
- Good camera performance for its era
- Removable battery and expandable storage
- Ergonomic, nature-inspired design
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- Performance limitations with modern apps and operating systems
- Outdated by current smartphone standards
- Limited to no official software updates now
- Variations in chipset and RAM across regions
In The Box & Warranty
- Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone
- Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
- Wall charger
- USB data cable
- Stereo headphones
Standard manufacturer's warranty applied at the time of purchase, typically one year.
Questions & Answers
What is the release date of the Samsung Galaxy S III?
The Samsung Galaxy S III was officially released on May 29, 2012.
What are the key display specifications of the Galaxy S III?
The Galaxy S III features a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in approximately 306 pixels per inch.
What kind of camera does the Samsung Galaxy S III have?
It is equipped with an 8 MP main camera with autofocus and an LED flash, capable of recording 1080p video at 30 frames per second. It also has a 1.9 MP front-facing camera.
Can the Samsung Galaxy S III run modern apps?
While it can run some older applications, the Samsung Galaxy S III's outdated hardware and software (upgradable to Android 4.3 or 4.4.2) mean it cannot reliably run most modern apps or provide a contemporary smartphone experience.
What was the original operating system of the Galaxy S III?
The Samsung Galaxy S III originally launched with Android 4.0.4, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich.
Is the battery of the Samsung Galaxy S III removable?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S III features a removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery, allowing users to easily replace it.