Samsung Galaxy S3 Outsells iPhone 4S In The Third Quarter

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The third quarter saw the Samsung Galaxy S3 topping the smartphone market as it delivered more units compared to the iPhone 4S of Apple.

Figures from Strategy Analytics saw 18 million units of the Samsung Galaxy S3 being delivered during the third quarter as it copped eleven percent of the smartphone market. However, the iPhone 4S followed the flagship smartphone of the South Korean company with around 16.2 million units delivered. Industry watchers have hinted that the reason for the smaller number of iPhone 4S deliveries compared to the Samsung Galaxy S3 was the fact the many consumers were already anticipating the release of the iPhone 5 into the market.

However it appears that consumers have continued to snap up the Samsung Galaxy S3 as the South Korean company recently indicated that total sales of the smartphone has reached 30 million units. The Samsung Galaxy S3 was initially launched by the company last May in an event held in London and became available in the market soon after. The large-sized touch screen of the device appealed to numerous consumers, along with the generous subsidies provided by network providers.

On the other hand, the iPhone 5 of Apple was released into the market on September 21, which was in the last part of the third quarter. Despite its late release, around six million units of the device were delivered by Apple and it is expected to out-deliver the Samsung Galaxy S3 by the fourth quarter. This may allow Apple to take back the title of the most popular smartphone in the market.  A recent statement from Apple indicated that iPhone sales have reached 26.9 million in the quarter although it did not specify the number each model had sold.

Release Date Of Samsung Galaxy S3 Postponed To July 12 By Verizon

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Even as the Samsung Galaxy S3 is already being offered by three major US-based mobile service providers, Verizon has reportedly pushed back the release date of the latest flagship smartphone from Samsung to July 12 from the initial release schedule of July 10.

T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T are already offering the Samsung Galaxy S3 even as the said device will also be offered by US Cellular and C Spire soon.

Although the website of Verizon showed that the device will become available online by July 12, pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S3 is reportedly on track as reports have indicated that some consumers already received the smartphone while others were informed that the device was already on its way.

The 16GB model of the Samsung Galaxy S3 will be sold by Verizon at around $200 while the 32GB model will be priced at about $250. These prices include a two-year service contract. The prices are also similar to the prices of the Samsung Galaxy S3 offerings of Sprint and AT&T.

On the other hand, T-Mobile is offering the 16GB and 32GB models of the Samsung Galaxy S3 at a price tag of around $280 and $330 respectively despite the rebate offered for the devices. However the value plan offer by the mobile service provider will supposedly give the smartphone more value over the cost compared to those offered by its rivals according to a representative from the mobile service provider.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 offered in the US market will feature a dual-core processor, Super AMOLED HD display measuring 4.8 inches and a resolution of 1280 by 720, an eight-megapixel camera and 4G LTE network support. The South Korean company expects sales to surpass the ten million unit level within the month of July and is considered as the main rival to the iPhone of Apple. 

Choosing Between The Samsung Galaxy S 3 And The HTC One X

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Following the availability of the HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S 3, Android enthusiasts are facing a difficult decision on which smartphone to purchase. These two smartphones are considered as among the best in the market which makes it doubly difficult to pick one.

In terms of design, the all-white polycarbonate plastic chassis of the HTC One X makes it a really attractive option. The handset has a smooth feel but offers an easy grip for users. Although it has a large 4.7-inch display, the HTC One X is a rather slim device at 0.36 inches although the Samsung Galaxy S 3 is slimmer at 0.34 inches.

However the Samsung Galaxy S 3 also offers some design advantages over the HTC One X. The latest flagship smartphone of Samsung features rounded curves that are smooth to the touch and fits the hand like a glove. Although it is made of plastic, it comes with a premium paint that is better compared to its predecessor. The Samsung Galaxy S 3 also features a removable battery and microSD memory card slot.

The huge 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD display screen of the Samsung Galaxy S 3 features a 1280 by 720 resolution and offers vivid colors and deep blacks. On the other hand, the HTC One X also features a resolution of 1280 by 720 on its 4.7-inch Super LCD display screen which offers lifelike hues although its colors do not offer the same vividness as the Samsung Galaxy S 3. The text and images on the HTC One X are also crisper while its display is brighter.

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The Samsung Galaxy S 3 comes with numerous features that make it a cutting-edge device. Among these features are the Android 4.0 mobile platform from Google and the S Beam which facilitates the transmission of content between devices by simply tapping them against each other. It also features a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 2GB RAM and an internal memory of 16GB.

The HTC One X also comes with the Android 4.0 OS and the latest HTC 3 custom user interface. Although the HTC device does not feature the voice and gesture controls that are found on the Samsung Galaxy S 3, some of these features may not be useful to ordinary smartphone users. The HTC one X also comes with a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.

The Samsung Galaxy S 3 and the HTC One X both feature an eight-megapixel camera that features backlit sensors. The two devices also fully utilize the burst shot feature of the Ice Cream Sandwich Android which allows rapid image capture. However the Samsung Galaxy S 3 maintains its advantage over the HTC One X due to its much clearer HD video capability as well as the two-megapixel front-facing camera.

 In terms of network connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S 3 and HTC One X use the 4G LTE network of AT&T which offer similar data speeds.

Choosing between the Samsung Galaxy S 3 and the HTC One X is not an easy task to do since both devices offer similar features that have made them among the best devices in the market today. However the Samsung Galaxy S 3 provides users with a removable battery that will come handy whenever the power cell of the device needs to be replaced. Despite this, the HTC one X also offers an stylish interface as well as excellent design qualities making the choice between the two devices all the more difficult.

Whichever smartphone users may opt for, both the Samsung Galaxy S 3 and the HTC One X offer potential users advanced features that will give its competitors a run for their money.