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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy S III (CDMA) | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Instinct S30 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | Verizon | (none) |
US Cellular Verizon Xfinity Mobile |
(none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||||
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| Display Size |
4.8" diag. 16 : 9 |
6.2" diag. 20 : 9 |
5.1" diag. 16 : 9 |
6.1" diag. 19.5 : 9 |
3.2" diag. 16 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
720 x 1280 pixels (~306 ppi) AMOLED |
1080 x 2400 pixels (~424 ppi) AMOLED |
1440 x 2560 pixels (~576 ppi) AMOLED |
1080 x 2340 pixels (~422 ppi) AMOLED |
240 x 432 pixels (~154 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ? |
| Battery | 2,100 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 3,900 mAh | 1,000 mAh |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 | 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) | 3.4 GHz Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ? |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | ? |
| Storage | 16 GB * | 128 GB * | 32 GB | 128 GB * | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | 8 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 50 megapixel | 2 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | 12 megapixel | - | 12 megapixel | - |
| Tele Camera | - | 64 megapixel | - | 10 megapixel | - |
| Video Capture | 1080p HD | 8K | 4K UHD | 8K | ? |
| Front Camera | 2 megapixel | 10 megapixel | 5 megapixel | 12 megapixel | - |
| Weight |
4.65 oz (132g) |
6.03 oz (171g) |
5.36 oz (152g) |
5.93 oz (168g) |
3.88 oz (110g) |
| Dimensions |
5.38" x 2.78" x 0.34" (137 x 71 x 8.6 mm) |
5.97" x 2.8" x 0.31" (152 x 71 x 7.9 mm) |
5.61" x 2.74" x 0.31" (142 x 70 x 7.9 mm) |
5.76" x 2.79" x 0.3" (146 x 71 x 7.6 mm) |
4.61" x 2.16" x 0.52" (117 x 55 x 13.2 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Slab | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | Android | Android | Android | Android | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
5G: 2, 5, 12, 25, 30, 41, 66, 71, 77-C, 260, 261 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 40, 41 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
5G: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77-A, 77-C, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
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| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 3) | NR (5G) | LTE (Cat 9) | NR (5G) | EVDO r0 |
| Features | |||||
| Barometer | - | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Fingerprint Reader | - |
Yes in-display (ultrasonic) |
Yes |
Yes in-display (ultrasonic) |
- |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| GPS / Location | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| VR-ready | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Water-Resistant | - |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- |
| Accessibility | |||||
| Adjustable Text Size | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MirrorLink | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Mobile Hotspot | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes USB Type C |
- |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes 4 (802.11 a,b,g,n) |
Yes 6 (802.11 a,ac,ax,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 6E (802.11 a,ac,ax,b,g,n) |
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| Contacts | |||||
| Picture ID | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Ringer ID | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Customization | |||||
| Custom Graphics | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Data & Network | |||||
| Data Tethering | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Dual-SIM | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| WAP / Web Browser | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Input | |||||
| Predictive Text Entry | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stylus | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes |
| Memory | |||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Messaging | |||||
| Email Client | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Instant Messaging | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| MMS | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| Text Messaging Templates | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| Music | |||||
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Music Player | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Photo & Video | |||||
| DLNA | Yes | - | Yes | - | - |
| Miracast | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| TV Output | Yes | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power | |||||
| Fast Charging | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Productivity | |||||
| Alarm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Calculator | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Calendar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Memo | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| Software | |||||
| Games | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Voice | |||||
| HD Voice | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S III (CDMA) | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Instinct S30 | |
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