Samsung Galaxy S3 update schedule with Android 4.3 was recently leaked and it does look like the device will finally be getting the much awaited Jelly Bean upgrade after months of waiting.

Since the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus, which was deemed a very famous Android-powered handset by the tech giant, has gained traction and a reputation for an A plus device, places like Know Your Mobile and Gotta Be Mobile have suggested that you hold off in your plans to replace your Samsung Galaxy S3.

In our comparison, in terms of specs and functions, Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus can still top the capabilities of its succeeding models, especially if the recent official update for it – the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is installed.

Despite the fact that Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus is way older than the new crop of Android-based phones, it’s features and specs has stood the test of time and even with the recent and probably final update can still compete against its successor, the Samsung Galaxy S3.

The Samsung Galaxy S3, which came out last year, was an instant best seller and is expected to get the most recently available Android OS. Together with the upgrade are some must-see features which its owners are waiting to see. However, the S2 Plus need not be discounted in terms of speed, quality and hardware specs. It's a handset that has stood the test of time in terms of quality.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus was upgraded this year from Ice Cream Sandwich to Android Jelly Bean and though its camera may have lower resolution than the newer S3, you won’t see the difference until you begin to make video calls, according to Sidhtech.

In the U.S., the Snapdragon dual core processor on the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Samsung Galaxy S2 comes with dual core. If you’re the owner of both devices, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is quicker of the two. According to Sidhtech blog, however, the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean will make it faster because of Project Butter.

Google Project Butter is an initiative for the Android mobile operating system to make OS quicker and more responsive for users, according to Webopedia. The results of Project Butter initially arrived at Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and have more enhancements in Android 4.2.2 The latter is the OS available for the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. You can also boost it up with another 32GB.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 offers S Voice, Smart Stay and Smart Call. These features, however, will still be available with Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus once the device is updated.