There is no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S2 was one of the smartphone success stories of 2011. This powerful mobile device has sold more than 20 million units and still offers specifications that dwarf what many new models can offer. In an attempt to stay ahead of rival manufacturers, the company now introduced the Samsung Galaxy S3, the successor to the popular S2. We compared the two devices to see how they differ in terms of technology and screen design.
One area where there are big differences between the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the S2 is the display technology. The S2 features a large 4.3-inch screen that uses Samsung’s Super AMOLED technology to produce one of the best quality images currently available. The model offers users a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, which means that 217 pixels per inch can be displayed. The new S3 model has raised the bar in this department by not only increasing the screen size but also the resolution it can offer. The new model features a very large 4.8-inch screen that is only slightly smaller than the massive screen offered on the popular Galaxy Note. Once again this screen makes use of Super AMOLED technology but this time with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. This improved quality has a significant effect on pixel density increasing to an excellent 306 pixels per inch. This may be little more than what the iPhone 4S can offer, but for a screen of this size, this is truly impressive. In terms of display technology, the new S3 not only features a larger screen, but also one that totally outshines its predecessor in technology.
When it comes to design, we find that these two devices combine a bit more evenly. One area where we expected the Samsung Galaxy S3 to improve on the S2 was to use less plastic in the construction of the phones’ chassis, but sadly this is still the main material and therefore the phone feels less robust than the ones. rival phones like the iPhone 4S and the HTC One X. Despite offering a much larger screen, the new S3 manages to squeeze it into a body that is not much larger than the S2 thanks to a very thin bezel that surrounds the screen. The new phone features a design that features more curves than the S2, which will please some consumers, although those who prefer a more angular design may prefer the older device. The S2 is available in a black or white finish, but oddly enough, the traditional black option is not available with the new model. Users can choose between an attractive blue finish or a white variant.
The new Samsung Galaxy S3 is a great new phone that is superior to its predecessor in terms of display technology. However, when it comes to design and build quality, the model doesn’t offer dramatic improvements over the sleek Galaxy S2.
