Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S III 4G with 16GB Cell Phone - Amber Brown (Verizon Wireless)
Average customer rating
4.6
(1,156 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,156 reviews
5 Stars
834
4 Stars
269
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
7
1 Star
15
95%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S III 4G with 16GB Cell Phone - Amber Brown (Verizon Wireless)
Customer Rating
3
Disappointment
on November 11, 2012
Posted by: Airwalker110
from Florida
Expertise:Intermediate
As a previous owner of the Samsuna Fascinate, I was a confirmed Samsung product consumer. When I purchased the Galaxy SIII, I became very disappointed.
Something as simple as the backlight not being able to maintain a is very frustrating to me, especially considering the advanced technology of the device.
The change in the speak to text screen and function is much less user friendly - having to change screens for symbols that were previously on the same screen.
I utilize this device on a very basic level compared to it's capabilities and I don't claim to be the most advancd technologically skilled consumer, however, the fascinate was a much more user friendly and better device than the Galaxy SIII. I would definitely trade it in on a different device if it didn't cost me so much.
Something as simple as the backlight not being able to maintain a is very frustrating to me, especially considering the advanced technology of the device.
The change in the speak to text screen and function is much less user friendly - having to change screens for symbols that were previously on the same screen.
I utilize this device on a very basic level compared to it's capabilities and I don't claim to be the most advancd technologically skilled consumer, however, the fascinate was a much more user friendly and better device than the Galaxy SIII. I would definitely trade it in on a different device if it didn't cost me so much.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Durable
Cons: Too big, Did not meet expectations, not user friendly, added steps for simple functions
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
2
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Too buggy
on November 19, 2012
Posted by: S3Regrets
Expertise:Intermediate
Not what I expected from android. Purchased S3 b/c I wanted larger screen size. Didn't realize all of the bugs or lack of features with it, some of which are listed below.
1. cannot take pictures while talking on the phone.
2. cannot move icons onto each other and have them automatically slide over ala iPhone. Have to manually drag icons out of the way on the same screen.
3. battery life is not as advertised. I am not a heavy user - mostly email, text and some phone usage. No video viewing. Can't get a full day. Have to recharge every night.
4. display brightness is inconsistent. Goes dark on even though I'm actively viewing screen (yes, I have turned on that feature in settings).
5. google music player less intuitive than iTunes. What's more, whenever I end a call on my bluetooth headset, it starts playing music even though I was not listening to any music (nor was google play active) prior to call. Have tried turning this feature off, but it's not possible.
6. screen has a poltergeist - active screen closes (not screen saver due to inactivity) or moves to different screen without my touching it.
7. mail sync application for yahoo doesn't include folders and when you drag items from inbox into yahoo folder on computer or other device they appear as a duplicate in inbox on S3. If deleted on S3, then deleted from folder. So you end up with lots of duplicates in your S3 inbox.
2. cannot move icons onto each other and have them automatically slide over ala iPhone. Have to manually drag icons out of the way on the same screen.
3. battery life is not as advertised. I am not a heavy user - mostly email, text and some phone usage. No video viewing. Can't get a full day. Have to recharge every night.
4. display brightness is inconsistent. Goes dark on even though I'm actively viewing screen (yes, I have turned on that feature in settings).
5. google music player less intuitive than iTunes. What's more, whenever I end a call on my bluetooth headset, it starts playing music even though I was not listening to any music (nor was google play active) prior to call. Have tried turning this feature off, but it's not possible.
6. screen has a poltergeist - active screen closes (not screen saver due to inactivity) or moves to different screen without my touching it.
7. mail sync application for yahoo doesn't include folders and when you drag items from inbox into yahoo folder on computer or other device they appear as a duplicate in inbox on S3. If deleted on S3, then deleted from folder. So you end up with lots of duplicates in your S3 inbox.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, great camera
Cons: Poor quality, Too big, Did not meet expectations, buggy, poor battery life
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
2
Design
2
Value
2
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
iPhone Killer
on December 3, 2012
Posted by: Rovobay
from Oregon
Expertise:Intermediate
iPhone users, don't hate. Galaxy S3 is light years ahead of you. apps are great, features, are awesome, so easy to learn. beam, nfc, all great features.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love this Phone
on December 9, 2012
Posted by: tahluvtech
from Hamden, Ct
Expertise:Expert
This is a great phone. I really enjoy this phone. Does everything I needed it to do for me. There were some issues but I found work arounds that I could live with.
Pros: Inexpensive, Lightweight
Cons: glass scratches easily
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
3
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Highly recommended!!!!
on January 2, 2013
Posted by: Nikita2815
from North Salem, NY
Works wonderfully, after hours of exploring its full potiential!!!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone out there
on January 26, 2013
Posted by: Slickilly
from Cincinnati
Expertise:Intermediate
Can't beat this phone, only thing that would make it better is if it ether ran the stock android or got the updates from the carriers faster.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, great real mutitasking, speed, useful features, easy to use, easy to customize
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Another amazing Samsung product
on March 14, 2013
Posted by: bsubroncogirl78
from Boise, Idaho
Expertise:Intermediate
I absolutely love Samsung products. And the III is just another make of perfection. The phone is wonderful and I cannot wait to see their new product!!!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
user
on May 24, 2015
Posted by: alliy
from ut
Expertise:Expert
My previous phone was an IPhone. This Samsung is a nightmare! Taking selfies isiimpossible. Unless you have three hands. I truly cannot wait to trade it in.
Cons: Did not meet expectations, taking a group pie
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US