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Usa gs3 selling for $500

Anybody got ideas why this price drop?($150 less than the international version)

We handle our currency differently than Europe. Our dollars are less than euros so it translates to more money to import it.
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He said selling for less not more. we have different hardware and therefore different costs for one. second the phone is well into production now. where did you find the us version for 500? also the t-mobile version has the same chipset as the skyrocket that sells for 330. the us s3 is overpriced and i expect sudden drastic price drops. Its being subsidized for 150 + contract for a reason.
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r3a1ist said:
He said selling for less not more. we have different hardware and therefore different costs for one. second the phone is well into production now. where did you find the us version for 500? also the t-mobile version has the same chipset as the skyrocket that sells for 330. the us s3 is overpriced and i expect sudden drastic price drops. Its being subsidized for 150 + contract for a reason.
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this info is inaccurate. the skyrocket has s3 chip and tmobile sg3 has s4 chip

cwalker0906 said:
this info is inaccurate. the skyrocket has s3 chip and tmobile sg3 has s4 chip
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Msm8260 right? or msm8260a. they clock close. do you think the t mobile s3 radio/ modem may work on the skyrocket?
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r3a1ist said:
Msm8260 right? or msm8260a. they clock close. do you think the t mobile s3 radio/ modem may work on the skyrocket?
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they are two completely different chips based on different. technology. if anyone is confused go to qualcomm website. the only difference. between the s4 chips including the 8260a is the modem chip. as far as flashing those modems i dont know... try it and find out just have odin ready

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they are two completely different chips based on different. technology. if anyone is confused go to qualcomm website. the only difference. between the s4 chips including the 8260a is the modem chip. as far as flashing those modems i dont know... try it and find out just have odin ready
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Interesting, im going to continue looking into it. Wonder why theyre using the same model number. Doesnt the t-mobile version clock less? I have the 747 and the 727 skyrocket in front of me. The skyrocket benches 3600 quadrant and 6000 astute. Not sure if these similar scores to the t-mobile variant are due to different resolution. Skyrocket is Qualcomm 1.5 dual core.
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r3a1ist said:
Interesting, im going to continue looking into it. Wonder why theyre using the same model number. Doesnt the t-mobile version clock less? I have the 747 and the 727 skyrocket in front of me. The skyrocket benches 3600 quadrant and 6000 astute. Not sure if these similar scores to the t-mobile variant are due to different resolution. Skyrocket is Qualcomm 1.5 dual core.
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if your talking the tmobile gs2 it is the same as skyrocket a snapdragon s3 chip. the tmobile gs3 is a completely. different snapdragon s4 chip. which i get about 5000 on quadrent both chips are clocked at 1.5 but the s4 chip uses a newer technology. which makes it faster and more efficient

The T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T GSIIIs are not using the MSM8260a. They use the MSM8960 Krait chipset. I am unsure of the Sprint because I can't find the specs. I am pretty sure it utilized the MSM8960 as well. The MSM8960 has been shown to keep up with the current Quad-Core processors. Mainly, the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset. If you do a Vellamo benchmark, you will see that it scores very close to the HTC One XL which uses the same chipset and beats the One X which is Quad. The GSII 4G and Skyrocket both had the MSM8260 Scorpion chipset. S4 stands for nothing more than Series 4.

RevenG said:
The T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T GSIIIs are not using the MSM8260a. They use the MSM8960 Krait chipset. I am unsure of the Sprint because I can't find the specs. I am pretty sure it utilized the MSM8960 as well. The MSM8960 has been shown to keep up with the current Quad-Core processors. Mainly, the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset. If you do a Vellamo benchmark, you will see that it scores very close to the HTC One XL which uses the same chipset and beats the One X which is Quad. The GSII 4G and Skyrocket both had the MSM8260 Scorpion chipset. S4 stands for nothing more than Series 4.
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the msm8260a is the hspa+ version of the s4. the MSM8960. js the lte verion of the s4
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all the info is readily available on qualcomm website

Where did you see the phobe for $500
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bmoreboy02 said:
Where did you see the phobe for $500
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Craiglist the 16gb tmobile for 500 and 550

cwalker0906 said:
the msm8260a is the hspa+ version of the s4. the MSM8960. js the lte verion of the s4
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This phone is using the S4 Krait MSM8960 for sure. Its not using the S3. That was for the GS2 ans Skyrocket. Get your facts straight bro.
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Serious_Beans said:
This phone is using the S4 Krait MSM8960 for sure. Its not using the S3. That was for the GS2 ans Skyrocket. Get your facts straight bro.
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Yeah that was said like four time like five hours ago with a lot more substance.
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Serious_Beans said:
This phone is using the S4 Krait MSM8960 for sure. Its not using the S3. That was for the GS2 ans Skyrocket. Get your facts straight bro.
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im not sure what fact is incorrect...... bro

How is this price surprising when you can buy ATT GS3 off contract from Amazon for $550
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cwalker0906 said:
im not sure what fact is incorrect...... bro
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Our phones are using the same soc every other us variant is using S4 krait msm8960
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rakeshchn said:
How is this price surprising when you can buy ATT GS3 off contract from Amazon for $550
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Amazon says backorder.

Serious_Beans said:
Our phones are using the same soc every other us variant is using S4 krait msm8960
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never said it wasnt... simply stated qualcomm makes three versions of the s4 krait chip the 8260a and the 8960 are both s4 krait chips.

S4 krait dubbed msm8260a bro, get your facts straight. Its the model # that been causing confusion.
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Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305 LTE + 2gb of ram

I can see there are new OTA files (around 30mb) on sammobile.com website.
Inside OTA file i have found many system apps with LTE in name and also i have found info that it has been benchmarked by antutu :
GT-I9305. Number model: GT-I9305 Android Version: 4.1.1 CPU Frequency: 1400MHz Location: GB RAM: 2,584 CPU integer: 4,320 CPU "
http://ameblo.jp/povtc/entry-11334314884.html
http://www.sammobile.com/2012/08/22/new-on-sammobile-ota-files
Cant wait till 29th.
Is that not an quad core CPU : integer: 4,320 CPU ?

Mate this is the international thread....
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there is no thread for new device ? whats better thread than Galaxy s3 international ? its coming to UK dude.

Ahh I'm guessing this is the one for T-Mobile's 4G network that's being launched here soon.

Yeah but interesting thing is that the us version doesnt have quad core on LTE
but this one seem to have 2gb of ram and quad core. That would be preety awesome, if 4g network coverage will be good of course..

Time to sell gt-i9300 then I guess, the extra ram will help with so many apps running, and 4G on tmo will be sweet. I think is same with Korean version 4212 quad with LTE
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Old news
And yes it's quad core lte 2gb ram
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It won't work on US. 4G LTE. Read the specs. Don't come here asking if it will.
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Does anyone know if the unlocked version will work for the U.S. I'm talking about working on T-Mobile, I don't care about 4G LTE I just want to have quad-core and 2gb ram.

masoudm said:
Does anyone know if the unlocked version will work for the U.S.
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LOL!

PR_Grim said:
It won't work on US. 4G LTE. Read the specs. Don't come here asking if it will.
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masoudm said:
Does anyone know if the unlocked version will work for the U.S. I'm talking about working on T-Mobile, I don't care about 4G LTE I just want to have quad-core and 2gb ram.
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Haha, priceless!

Released in Australia today. On the optus network.
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Doubt it the frequency not meant for us
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Today? I don't think so as I have one on order from Samsung direct. I should get a call the day they arrive and Optus starts delivering on the 20th.
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sxi200 said:
Released in Australia today. On the optus network.
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Nope 20th
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btemtd said:
Doubt it the frequency not meant for us
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Today? I don't think so as I have one on order from Samsung direct. I should get a call the day they arrive and Optus starts delivering on the 20th.
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Bro
I ordered black one but i only get 32mbs,.. the video shows 45 thou i don't know what happen

jamin567 said:
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I ordered black one but i only get 32mbs,.. the video shows 45 thou i don't know what happen
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what the HELL are you going on about You ordered a black one? Thats not even available yet, Optus only has Grey on pre-order and they arent even being delivered until the 20th.

I would would like to see a direct comparison bettween a 9300 and this one. Anybody saw one already?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr4A3mm8AgA
this is the korean but the specs are the same. Korean is the white one. Watch the whole thing look how many apps are loaded in the korean compare to the 9300
Not the best comparison but it shows abit of difference
THings to watch out for, Website, Google Earth, Ram usage, Apps loaded and How he opened gallery up the same time
Edit: Wow I just realised as i watched it again DAMM I cannot wait to get my new beast.

I Saw that months ago, but it the difference also has to be with the lte speed. When you get yours can you do a comparison please? I would also like to buy one but I bought the 9300 a month ago so I don't know. I found a seller, is it trustworthy?
http://www.google.pt/url?sa=t&sourc...V7YeeEt_TLFOurA4w&sig2=kFXmB0ac_uase0-zrxgv2Q
For the price it doesn't look like it

btemtd said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr4A3mm8AgA
this is the korean but the specs are the same. Korean is the white one. Watch the whole thing look how many apps are loaded in the korean compare to the 9300
Not the best comparison but it shows abit of difference
THings to watch out for, Website, Google Earth, Ram usage, Apps loaded and How he opened gallery up the same time
Edit: Wow I just realised as i watched it again DAMM I cannot wait to get my new beast.
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damn thats true multitasking with 2gb rams. For sure i will sell my i9300 and will buy that i9305 or maybe even note 2

Quadcore-LTE Galaxy s3 in Germany

http://www.androidpit.de/lte-galaxy-s3-kommt-mit-vier-kernen
This article says, that a quad-core galaxy s3 with lte support is released in October in germany. Will this be the same version as in South Korea? Or just the normal 1gb Ram s3 with additional lte support?
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Hydrony said:
http://www.androidpit.de/lte-galaxy-s3-kommt-mit-vier-kernen
This article says, that a quad-core galaxy s3 with lte support is released in October in germany. Will this be the same version as in South Korea? Or just the normal 1gb Ram s3 with additional lte support?
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I believe it will be like the Korean version, thicker because of the separate lte chip, and with 2gb of ram. Do you have any more news regarding this subject? I don't understand why they didn't just launch this version globally, it seems the best of the 2 worlds. I mean, I have 60 mbit/se lte speed in most cities in my country (Portugal) but I was forced to buy the International version which is a good phone but only has 21mbit/se capabilities with it's hspa + support, meaning I only get 10mbit/s speed in speed tests

Also releasing in Australia on the 15th. Will be available in black and grey.
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I hope the US gets a Quad/2GB/LTE variant but something tells me we wont since we already have a LTE/2gb capable GS3 :-/
Unless they do what ATT did for the GS2. Release maybe a "Skyrocket II" That would have the Quad with 2gb and LTE.. But I wont hold my breath

Old old old old my god where has everyone been
Australia will also get it they are in pre order . This is almost 1month old news man!!!
It's the Gt-i9305 which I have ordered already
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No the new one will not be thicker. Korean is only thicker because of dmb antenna. Not ram chip lmao. Ram chips would be same size haven't you seen ram on a mini net book 1gb and 2gb are same size
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btemtd said:
Old old old old my god where has everyone been
Australia will also get it they are in pre order . This is almost 1month old news man!!!
It's the Gt-i9305 which I have ordered already
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No the new one will not be thicker. Korean is only thicker because of dmb antenna. Not ram chip lmao. Ram chips would be same size haven't you seen ram on a mini net book 1gb and 2gb are same size
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I heard it was thicker because the LTE chip is separate as opposed to the US variant where the LTE radio is built into the CPU so it was a bit thicker due to having another component
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graffixnyc said:
I heard it was thicker because the LTE chip is separate as opposed to the US variant where the LTE radio is built into the CPU so it was a bit thicker due to having another component
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Not from the specs on my order. not from the specs from anywhere i seen .. It still says 8.6mm thick on all specs. I know for a fact it wont be as thick as Korean version which has a dmb antenna which is a Hair thicker korean is around 9mm... My supplier stated it is the same as international, there is no difference in size. I dont think they will be lying as people have placed orders. SO they would of got the specs straight from samsung before posting them on the net.
https://www.optus.com.au/shop/mobilephone/samsung/4ggalaxys3#productDetails_tabs_1
Have a look

[Q] Is this Galaxy S4 GT-i9500 original or chinese copy?

I've bought a Galaxy S4 GT-i9500 to this eBay's user: re-styled
As GPU-Z shows it doesn't meet Galaxy S4 specs in several things. Please confirm that is a fraud.

Sorry to say but its a chinses copy... it has chinese mtk6589 quadcore chip...
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kof200440 said:
Sorry to say but its a chinses copy... it has chinese mtk6589 quadcore chip...u should return this to the seller.
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kof200440 said:
Sorry to say but its a chinses copy... it has chinese mtk6589 quadcore chip...
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I though the same. Paypal dispute on the way.

I think it's horrible that people that rip people off like that.
For us tech minded people it's easy, we know something isn't right and we query it and check hardware etc
But there's many people that would even notice, it looks like an S4, you can download Candy Crush and browse FB so no worries.
For example if my mother bought an S4 and got a chinese clone she would have no idea. 80% of people they rip off probably have no idea. So having to refund the odd few here or there is no big deal.

I respond to myself: it's the HCD Galaxy S4 Legend

do i have snapdragon or exynos????

how do i find out what model iv got?

bubu23 said:
how do i find out what model iv got?
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Look at your model and google it or simply look at the s5 back side box (if it says cpu 2.5ghz then is snapdragron otherwise it is exynos)
i do own a exynos version and it heats up in the back time to time so i wash it with cold water

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how do i find out what model iv got?
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Simply look in about phone and firmware version
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Or just use tapatalk and reply here using your fone
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In the about it say g900f so what is this ??
Snapdragon???cause im from israel and we always had exydos

It is Snapdragon. And LTE supported
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Unless they opened it up, I thought the Exynos version was Korean only like on the GS4? (but yeah since one is four core and the other eight, it should say on the box as others have said and should be obvious, additionally the Qualcomm 4G sticker is at the top of the phone like on the GS4)