Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo review: Specs of the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean-powered Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo include a 4.8-inch display and a quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. The handset’s display sports a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels with a pixel density of 306 ppi on a Super AMOLED display.

The device is marketed by Samsung as the “most premium dual SIM handset” when it was launched April of this year. The claim, however, is challenged by budget friendly Androids like the Nokia X and Nokia X2.

Storage for the unit is at 16GB with microSD support that enables it to expand to 64GB. Graphic processor for the S3 Neo is an Adreno 305. Battery life for the device is supported with a 2100 mAh battery pack.

According to Gadgets To Use, the phone features traditional Samsung design. It measures 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and weighs 132 grams. Connectivity features for the handste include a dual band 3G, Tri band 2G, microUSB, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v4.0, NFC, DLNA, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n.

The quad-core processor is the unit is deemed outdated in many respects. Newly released handsets like the Moto X, Gionee Elife offers better chipsets. The battery pack supporting its battery life can also be considered low for a smartphone. The unit has not been reported to be slated for an Android 4.4 KitKat, substracting yet another appeal for the device.

The label of “most premium dual SIM handset” for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo may not apply in this season of the market where newer, better and even more affordable Android-based handsets are available in the market.

Under the hood the S3 Neo is outdated and its features is not at par with what the Moto X, Moto G and Nokia X handsets deliver. The device is als being sold for an average of $250-300 for its unlocked unit which doesn’t help considering that some Androids are priced at less than half.