Samsung Galaxy S III - 16GB - pebble blue (Verizon Wireless) comparison

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Samsung Galaxy S III - 16GB - pebble blue (Verizon Wireless)

Samsung Galaxy S III - 16GB - pebble blue (Verizon Wireless)
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Samsung Galaxy S4

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HTC One

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HTC Droid DNA (Verizon Wireless)

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Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD (Verizon)

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Price $99 at 1 store $199 to $689 at 2 stores $99 to $649 at 4 stores $199 at 1 store $199 to $649 at 2 stores
CNET editors' rating
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 4.0 stars out of 20 reviews 3.5 stars out of 49 reviews 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews 4.0 stars out of 26 reviews 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews
Release date June 04, 2012 March 05, 2013 April 19, 2013 November 21, 2012 September 04, 2012
The Bottom Line Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that's neck and neck with the HTC One X. Its laundry list of features require time and effort to truly master, but the Galaxy S4 is the top choice for anyone looking for a big-screen, do-everything smartphone. A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. With quad-core power, 4G LTE, a lovely 5-inch screen, and a stunning design, the $199.99 HTC Droid DNA is currently Verizon's best Android deal. Motorola's fast, stylish Droid Razr Maxx HD offers outstanding battery life, but its camera captures unimpressive images.

Basic specs

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Specific absorption rate (SAR) 0.48 W/Kg
Info unavailable Info unavailable 0.663 W/Kg
0.46 W/Kg
Cellular technology GSM / HSDPA
Info unavailable Info unavailable CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
LTE
Weight 4.7 oz
4.6 oz
5.04 oz
5 oz
5.54 oz
Talk time Up to 900 min
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Wireless Interface LTE
Bluetooth 4.0
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Info unavailable Info unavailable NFC
Bluetooth 4.0
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
NFC
LTE
Bluetooth 4.0
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Service Provider Verizon Wireless
Info unavailable Info unavailable Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
Band / mode CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
Info unavailable Info unavailable WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
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