Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S III Neo: A 2014 refresh of the iconic S III with a quad-core upgrade.
SpecEagle Editorial·May 2014·$400·Score 42/100
S III Neo reused the famous Galaxy S III body with modest internals — a way for Samsung to keep selling the popular design at a lower price in 2014. A nostalgic mid-range option for fans of the original.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.8" SAMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 400 / Exynos 4 Quad
Memory
1.5 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP
Battery
2,100 mAh
Weight
132 g
What stands out
- Kept the famous S III look at a lower price.
- Quad-core upgrade over the original S III.
- Removable battery + microSD.
- Lightweight 132 g.
What to watch
- Snapdragon 400 limited it.
- No LTE.
- HD on a familiar panel.
- Mono speaker.
The phone it has to beat
OnePlus X
$249 · score 64/100