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Samsung's global flagship for 2012 sports a full complement of high-end features in a compact, rounded body. Key features include a large 4.8-inch display fronted by curved glass, an 8-megapixel camera that can record HD video and stills at the same time, NFC, advanced voice control, and the first memory card slot supporting up to 64 GB.

This phone is not currently available from any major U.S. carrier. It is compatible with some U.S. networks, and may be available from third-party dealers or smaller, regional carriers.

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Modes	more detail less detail WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 WCDMA / HSPA+ 21 (3G / 4G) 850 Cellular / band 5 (V) Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 900 band 8 (VIII) Europe, Asia, Africa 1900 PCS / band 2 (II) Americas 2100 IMT / band 1 (I) Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel GSM (2G) 850 Cellular Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 900 Europe, Asia, Africa 1800 DCS Europe, Asia, Africa 1900 PCS Americas
Weight	4.69 oz (133 g)
Dimensions	5.38" x 2.78" x 0.34" (137 x 71 x 8.6 mm)
Battery	Talk: 10.8 hours max. (650 minutes) Standby: 750 hours max. (31.3 days) 2100 mAh LiIon, Removable
Display	Type: OLED (Full-Color) Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels 4.8" diagonal Colors: 16.7 million (24-bit) Samsung Super AMOLED
OS / Platform	Android version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Processor	1.4 GHz Samsung Exynos quad-core
Memory	16 GB internal storage, raw hardware 1 GB RAM or 32 GB, or 64 GB storage
FCC ID	A3LGTI9300A » (Approved May 14, 2012) A3LGTI9300T » (Approved May 16, 2012)

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	Type: A-GPS plus compass, barometer
Inductive Charging	-
NFC	Yes
Ruggedized	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	Yes
Digital TTY/TDD	-
Hearing Aid Compatible	-
Multiple Languages	Yes
Alerts
External Display	-
Polyphonic Ringtones	-
Ringer Profiles	-
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP 1.2, HFP 1.5, OPP, PBA, A2DP 1.2, AVRC 1.3, HID, PAN, MAP version 4.0
Infrared (IR)	-
Mobile Hotspot	Yes
PC Sync	via Kies, Kies Air
SDIO	-
USB	micro-USB connector
Wi-Fi	supports Wi-Fi Direct, WPS
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Yes
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic) plus S-Voice voice control
Customization
Changeable Faceplates	-
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
External Antenna Jack	-
Flight Mode	Yes
GAIT	-
High-Speed Data	Technology: HSPA+ 21
UMA	-
WAP / Web Browser	Browser Software: Android browser (WebKit-based)
Input
Key Lock Switch	-
Predictive Text Entry	Technology: XT9
Side Keys	volume on left / lock on right
Text Keyboard, Hardware	-
Touch Screen	Type: Capacitive
Memory
Hard Drive	-
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD (TransFlash) supports up to 64 GB cards
Messaging
Email Client	Protocols Supported: POP, IMAP, GMail, Exchange
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	Networks Supported: Google, ChatON
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	View Style: Threaded
Text Messaging Templates	-
Music
FM Radio	Yes
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	Yes
Music Player	Yes
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 8+ megapixel auto-focus, LED flash / zero shutter lag, burst mode, HDR, smile detection, face detection & recognition, panorama, scene modes, anti-shake / can shoot still photos while recording video
DLNA	Yes
Front-Facing Camera	Resolution: 1.9-megapixel
Live TV	-
PictBridge	-
Streaming Video	YouTube
TV Output	via MHL (USB)
Video Capture	Resolution: 1080p HD anti-shake / can shoot still photos while recording video
Video Sharing	-
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet	-
SyncML	-
To-Do List	-
Voice Memo	Yes
Software
BREW	-
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	-
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	AMR-WB
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	-
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	Yes

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