Samsung Galaxy S III T-Mobile Pro Reviews

And then there were three. Of the six US mobile operators committed to bringing the Galaxy S III to their customers, we've now had the opportunity to play with half of these models. As far as major national carriers, we're still waiting on Verizon Wireless, while US Cellular and C Spire are bringing up the rear as the regional options. The more we see of these phones, the more we're impressed at how amazingly alike they truly are -- and yes, that's a great thing for everyone in the good ol' US of A. It ensures that everyone has the chance to use one of the best smartphones we've ever seen, and they can do so without incurring massive wireless bills in the process. When looking at T-Mobile's current lineup, there's no doubt in our minds that the Samsung Galaxy S III is our number one choice, so long as price isn't a factor. The HTC One S is still a great performer and will be ideal for anyone wary of TouchWiz, the price tag or the larger frame, but Sammy's darling offers the same amazing performance -- with a beautiful HD display, to boot. It's a tough device to say no to; if you're worried about the temptation, you may want to avoid eye contact for a while... or at least hide your wallet somewhere.

It seems like just a short while ago that I played with my first Galaxy S device, a Captivate, and later was handed the T-Mobile Galaxy S 4G at MWC. Samsung has come an incredibly long way since those first devices, and built out the Galaxy S branding to a point where it has real recognition and traction internationally and in the US. In addition, the big pieces of the puzzle have now been largely solved - consistent naming, specs, and appearance for each device carrying the SGS3 name. Once those are squared way, getting the phone to resonate with normal consumers becomes a much easier prospect, and Samsung gets that. In fact, I’m told that the SGS3 will get the biggest marketing push in Samsung’s history.

Criticisms aside, current T-Mobile customers will be hard pressed to not love the Samsung Galaxy S3 (T-Mobile). With its amazing 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD screen, Snapdragon S4 processor, 2GB of RAM, and excellent battery life (especially for an Android phone), the Samsung Galaxy SIII (T-Mobile) may be the go to phone for AT&T subscribers to cop right now. It even gives the HTC One S a solid run for its money.

The big, bold Samsung Galaxy S III is the most powerful, capable Android smartphone you can get on T-Mobile's fast HSPA+ 42 network.

With its combination of form and function, the Samsung Galaxy S3 excels where it counts, and at a price that matches the features. However, by many measures, the Galaxy S III isn't the top Android phone on the market. HTC's One X has the brighter, more detailed screen, the sturdier build quality, and the extras, like Beats Audio, that consistently work. In addition, Samsung's S Voice repeatedly blunders in understanding and executing on tasks, both here in the U.S. and in the U.K. On the other hand, the S3 has an excellent camera, expandable memory (which the One X doesn't have), and double the RAM. S Beam sharing over WiFi Direct is a smash hit, and Samsung has beefed up its camera software. With no One X in the picture, the S3 would be the unquestionable Android king.

Samsung’s efforts to standardize the Galaxy S III across the five US carriers initially getting the smartphone have resulted in a surprising degree of consistency between the AT&T and T-Mobile USA versions. That’s not especially useful to carriers, which love to differentiate their devices in minor – often frustrating – ways, but it’s great for consumers. The main difference comes down to coverage: does AT&T have better service in the places you plan on using your phone, or does T-Mobile? The Galaxy S III’s obvious competition is the HTC One X. HTC’s phone has the same processor (though less memory) and also offers LTE, wrapped up in a casing that feels better in the hand but doesn’t allow for easily swapping out the battery. Given LTE’s tendency to drink power, that could be a significant blip. There’s also a question of whether you prefer TouchWiz or HTC Sense; we lean toward the former, though the great thing about Android is that, with either third-party launchers or ROMs, you can change pretty much anything. Of the two, the flexibility of a replaceable battery sways us toward the Galaxy S III.