Smartphones have become a necessity these days and things
seem incomplete without a smartphone now. There are many who are leaning
towards buying a costly smartphone, as it is their belief that these afford
them more features, and that is the reason why brands like Samsung are leading
the smartphone market. Samsung has been the best selling manufacturer in terms
of unit sales in the world and its Samsung Galaxy SIII was one of the hottest
smartphones last year. It got an excellent sale and now, with the release of
Galaxy S4, consumers will be once again interested in the SIII, as it has been
heavily discounted. However, there are available a lot of alternatives in the
mid-tier segment that offer similar, if not better in terms of features and
utility. There are many handsets that give a good rivalry to SIII and here we
will give a look and discuss briefly a few good alternatives that are available
to this great smartphone.
Need of
alternative:
Why is there a need of good alternatives to Galaxy SIII?
This would be the first question that will pop up in your mind. There should
always be a variety present in market, as this would increase the quality and
decrease the prices. Most often, it is the design of the Galaxy SIII that gets
criticized and this is a reason why most individuals seek other handsets. If
you want something different from SIII, you can try HTC ONE X or Samsung Note
II. These two handsets can be regarded as good substitutes to the Galaxy SIII.
HTC One X:
This is a high-end phone manufactured by HTC and it is
one of the greatest smartphones of ‘One’ series launched by HTC. It has a 4.7-inch
Corning Gorilla glass display which is almost equal in size to the Samsung SIII’s
4.8 inch display and that is why you will feel comfortable in adopting this set
as the alternative as it will give equal feeling as holding a Galaxy SIII. The
highlighted features of this phone are:
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Operating system is Ice Cream Sandwich (version
4.0)
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Upgradable to Jelly Bean (Version 4.1.1)
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CPU is Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor
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ULP GeForce GPU
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8MP camera with auto focus
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1.3 MP secondary camera
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Li-Po 1800 mAh battery (non-removable)
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Available in 16 or 32 GB internal memory options
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Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass sensors
HTC One X is available at the same cost as the Galaxy
SIII now, and seeing that it offers the same features, if not better, with a
design that is breathtaking, we feel that this is a mobile that would be a
better consideration than the slightly antiquated Galaxy SIII. HTC is looking
to grow further in the Indian market, and with the launch of the HTC One this
month, the cost of the One X will further reduce, making it more accessible to
consumers who do not want to shell out considerable cash on a mobile.
Samsung Note II:
As name suggests, Samsung is the manufacturer and this
handset is also a good alternative present to the Samsung Galaxy SIII. Because the
same vendor manufactures both sets, you probably would find a lot of
consistencies in both sets but if you try the Note II, you will find that it is
refreshingly different from the Galaxy SIII. Samsung Note II is an amazing
gadget that one should definitely try. The price is slightly higher as seen
against the SIII but this handset is amazing, and is a trendsetter in its own
way. There are many smartphones that are introduced by Samsung after the Note
II but the charm of this great device is still alive. Let us give a look to its
features:
·
Android operating system (Jelly bean) version
4.1.1
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The operating system is upgradeable to 4.1.2
jelly Bean
·
The processor is better when seen against SIII,
being quad core 1.6 GHz cortex-A9
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Mali 400 MP GPU
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5.5 inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280
pixels
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It supports multi touch
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8MP camera with auto focus and LED flash
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Battery is really powerful: Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery
that gives a good backup
·
Available in 16, 32 and 64 GB internal storage
options and RAM being 2 GB
By looking at the features, one can easily judge that the Note
II is better than SIII and that is why it falls under a slightly higher price.
But it can be a good alternative to Galaxy SIII because with a slight increase
in price you get many better features. Also, with the Note III set to launch in
the next 2 to 3 months, the Note II is also slated to get a decrease in the
cost. A look at Samsung mobiles price list gives users an indication of the
many segments that Samsung is targeting in the Indian market. With the S4, it
is looking to contend in the high-end category, and with the likes of the SIII
and Grand, it is consolidating itself in the mid-tier segment. Also, the Galaxy
S Duos was one of the most selling dual-SIM budget Android mobile of last year.
It is clear that Samsung is strengthening its wares in a bid to retain its
crown as the number one manufacturer in the world
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