Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III vs Samsung Z
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
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Samsung Z
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Z
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 306 | 306 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 65.9 | 65.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 | Quad-core 2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-400MP4 | — |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 4412 Quad | — |
| Process (nm) | 32 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Tizen |
| OS Version | 4.1.1 | 2.2.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.6 | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.9 MP, f/2.6 | 2.1 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2100 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 580 h (2G) / Up to 390 h (LTE)/ 510 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 16 h (2G) / Up to 11 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 136.6 | 138.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 131 | 136 |
| Width (mm) | 70.6 | 69.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, September. Released 2012, September | 2014, June. Released 2014, Q3 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA |
| 4G Bands | 3, 7, 20 | LTE |
| edge | — | Yes |
| gprs | — | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III | Samsung Z |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III and Samsung Z are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Z packs a 2600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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