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Samsung I9103 Galaxy R / Samsung Galaxy Z

Samsung I9103 Galaxy R / Samsung Galaxy Z

129 reviews

Jul, 2017

Positive
size (2)
performance (1)
screen (1)
portability (1)

Negative
camera (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 129 reviews of Samsung I9103 Galaxy R / Samsung Galaxy Z. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and portability. The screen and size are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the camera.

size, screen, portability, performance

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung I9103 Galaxy R / Samsung Galaxy Z is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Dan Sung (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Galaxy R pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

In Samsung's latest mobile phone nomenclature, R stands for Royal and is second only to the S or Super range. So, to take a closer look at the Samsung

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by: (somobile.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy R

If you're keen to get your hands on the Galaxy S2 but think it's too expensive - the Samsung Galaxy R could be just what you're looking for.

It may have been launched as a 'cheaper' alternative to Samsung's 2011 flagship, but the Galaxy R sports similar specs. It comes with Nvidia's 1GHz dual-core processor, compared to the S2's 1.2GHz chipset. You'll also find a smaller 4.2-inch Super LCD...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy R vs. LG Optimus 2X: Affordable dual-cores

Yep, you read that right. Affordable and dual core wouldn't normally belong in the same sentence. In 2011. And you don't need to press fast forward. Just sit back and enjoy. There's a lot stewing in the industry's pot and we think the place smells of...

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by: GSM Arena (gsmarena.com)

Samsung I9103 Galaxy R review: Riding shotgun

Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support, 21 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA support, 4.2" 16M-color SC-LCD capacitive touchscreen of WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) resolution; Scratch-resistant glass, Android OS v2.3.3 with TouchWiz 4 launcher, 1 GHz dual-core...

SC-LCD has poor black levels, Tegra 2 falls slightly behind Exynos in CPU and GPU performance, No dedicated camera key, Non-hot-swappable microSD card

The Samsung Galaxy R I9103 stops a few paces from the top in Samsung's Android lineup, but you can tell that the R&D for the top dogs has trickled down the ranks. The camera quality when compared to other Galaxy models has definitely improved, if you...

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by: GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung I9103 Galaxy R preview: First look

The Galaxy S lineup is no stranger to versioning - the original Galaxy S relied on half a dozen different editions to achieve its market success. Its successor will obviously take a similar path as we just got its first body double in the face of the...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by: Phone Arena (phonearena.com)

Samsung Galaxy R Review

Beautiful display, Great in-call sound quality, Good battery life, Dual-core processor

Priced too close to the Galaxy S II, Cannot shoot 1080p video

All in all, the Samsung Galaxy R is one impressive smartphone that offers plenty of processing power packed up in one pretty slim body. It stands out with its great 4.2-inch display, and the in-call sound quality that it delivers is way above the...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Samsung Galaxy R Preview

The Samsung Galaxy R (also known as I9103) is the first handset to walk in the shoes of the Samsung Galaxy S II. A slightly stripped down version of Samsung's flagship, it wears similar looks, packs an equally powerful core and only downgrades the...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: Digit Mobile Phones (digit.in)

Samsung Galaxy R

Samsung Galaxy R Smartphone was launched in August 2011, comes with a 4.19-inch Super LCD Capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels at a pixel density of 223 pixels per inch. The screen is also protected by a Scratch Resistant display.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by: Techmagnifier (techmagnifier.com)

Samsung Galaxy R GT-I9103 Review, Price in India, Tech Specs

Samsung Galaxy R GT-I9103 has covered a massive market throughout the globe. If you are looking for a latest smart phone, this phone has all the potentiality to satisfy all your requirements.

• Can be availed in black color with SNS integration facility ; • User can enjoy all the sophisticated functions such as YouTube, Google Talk, Calendar and Picasa integration ; • One can enjoy music with MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263 player and...

• Like all other Samsung mobile phones, Galaxy R GT-I9103 phone also has its own limitations. Some disadvantages of these phones are enlisted below: ; • Latest version of android is not available ; • Problem of sound occurs at the time of talking if...

After going through the Samsung Galaxy R GT-I9103 Review, it can be concluded that this latest smartphone from Samsung will definitely be a worth buy. Samsung Galaxy R GT-I9103 Price in India is placed at INR 23,827/-, which is quite reasonable...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: mohseen (brighthub.com)

Samsung Galaxy R: Stripped Down Galaxy S II

A review of the second best Samsung has to offer it's Android fans, the Samsung Galaxy R. Is this stripped down version of the Galaxy S II worth purchasing? Let's find out as we take a look at the design, user interface, features and performance of...

The Samsung Galaxy R has very few flaws, the only major flaw is the weak camera. Otherwise, the Galaxy R stands as an excellent phone on its own merits. But, the Galaxy S II is a much better phone, and if you have the extra $50 to spare, then please go...

Nov, 2011

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Product Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity:1650

Battery technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Standby time (2G):620 / 660

Standby time (3G):550

Talk time (2G):22.5 / 9

Talk time (3G):9.6 / 9.7

Video call time:3.6

Call management

Call hold:Y

Call timer:Y / Yes

Call waiting:Y

Conference call:Y

Image stabilizer:Y

Speakerphone:Y

Vibrating Alert:Y / Yes

Camera

Auto Focus:Y / Yes

Built-in Camera:Y / Yes

Built-in Flash:Y / Yes

Digital Zoom:4

Face detection:Y / Yes

Flash type:LED

Front Camera:

Yes

Front camera resolution (numeric):1.3

Image stabilizer:

Yes

ISO sensitivity:100, 200, 400 / 100, 200, 400, Auto

Main camera resolution (numeric):5

Maximum frame rate:30

Photo effects:black&white, Negative film, Sepia

Rear camera resolution (numeric):5

Second Camera:Y / Yes

Second camera resolution:1.3

Self-timer:Y

Smile detection:Y / Yes

Video recording:Y / Yes

Video recording modes:1080p

Video stabilizer:Y

White Balance:auto, Cloudy, daylight, Fluorescent / Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Zoom capability:4 / Yes

Certificates

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified:

Yes

Design

Colour of product:Black / Black, grey

Form factor:Bar / Swivel

Standard colour:Black

Display

Display diagonal:10.6 / 106.4

Display number of colours:16.0 / 16.78 million colours

Display Resolution:480 x 800 / 800 x 480

Display Type:AMOLED / LCD

Orientation sensor:Y / Yes

Touch screen:Y

Touch technology:Multi-touch

Touchscreen:

Yes

Ergonomics

Accelerometer:

Yes

Keyboard

Any key answer:Y

Full-size keyboard:Y

Messaging

Chat:

Yes

E-mail:Y / Yes

Instant messaging (IM):

Yes

MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service):Y / Yes

Short Message Service (SMS):Y / Yes

Multimedia

Audio formats supported:AAC, AMR, eAAC+, MP3, WAV, WMA / MP3

FM radio:Y / Yes

Image formats supported:JPG

Radio Data System (RDS):Y / Yes

RSS reader:Y

Video formats supported:DIVX, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV, XVID / MPEG4

Navigation

Assisted GPS (A-GPS):

Yes

GPS:Y / Yes

GPS (satellite):

Yes

GPS antenna:Y

Position location:Y / Yes

Networking

2G bands (primary SIM):850, 900, 1900 / 850,900,1800,1900

2G standards:EDGE, GPRS, GSM

3G:Y / Yes

3G bands supported:850, 900, 1900, 2100 / 850,900,1900,2100

3G standards:HSPA+, HSUPA / HSPA, HSUPA

Bluetooth:Y / Yes

Bluetooth profiles:A2DP, AVRCP, GAP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, SAP, SDAP, SSP

Bluetooth version:3.0 / 3.0+HS

Data network:3.5G, 3G / 3G

SIM card capability:Single SIM

SIM card type:MiniSIM

Wi-Fi:Y / Yes

Wi-Fi standards:802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n / 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

Other features

Java technology:Y

Music player:Y / Yes

Polyphonic ring:Y

Ringer type:MP3

Rotating:Y

Video Playback:Y / Yes

Voice Recording:Y

Packaging Content

Cables included:AUX, USB / USB

Headset included:Y / Yes

Quick start guide:Y / Yes

Performance

Accelerometer:

Yes

Customisable video ring tones:Y

Direct printing:

Yes

Flight mode:Y

Microphone mute:Y

Operating system installed:Android

Operating System Version:2.3

Personal info management (PIM):Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Converter, Countdown timer, Events reminder, Games, Notes, To-do list / Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Converter, Countdown timer, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list

Video call:

Yes