Samsung Galaxy S III preview: hands-on with the next Android superphone (video)

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You remember that Galaxy S II? A phone so good they launched it, well, a whole load of times. But after seeing [phablet cousins][3] and [LTE variants][4], the _true_ handset sequel is finally here. The Galaxy S III is moments away from being outed in front of journalists and Sammy's business partners in London, but in advance of the big reveal we were given a few hours to acquaint ourselves with the new star away from the crush of the show floor.

And what did we make of it? In short, Samsung's tried to bring its Galaxy S series in line with (and in some ways, further ahead of) what its [team-up with Google][5] accomplished. It's added some new [quad-core Exynos][6] processing juice, a 4.8-inch, HD Super AMOLED screen and a handful of Galaxy S III-only features in an earnest bid to maintain its place at the top of the Android pile. You'll find our detailed impressions and a hands-on video just after the break.

**Gallery: [Samsung Galaxy S III preview][7]**

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**Gallery: [Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Galaxy Nexus][18]**

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