Reviewed: Galaxy S III — the only phone you will ever want

When you pick up the successor to the best phone of the year in 2011, you expect something special. The minute we unboxed the Samsung Galaxy S III at Burn HQ, something special happened. The hallelujah chorus resounded and we all stared at the device that is sure to change our lives — it is after all the most anticipated phone of the year.

Overall design

The Galaxy S III, as Samsung touts it, is “inspired by nature — it sees, listens, responds, and allows you to share the greatest moments,” and that theme is ever present when you turn on the phone for the first time. The device has beautiful flowing lines and rounded corners and edges, similar to the Galaxy Nexus, giving it an elegant and smooth finish. Weighing in at 133g, you still get the plasticky feeling that is synonymous with the Galaxy range — though that little annoyance fades pretty quickly.