Best of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Clones [MT6577]
On this post, we are going to feature all the MT6577 dual core Samsung Galaxy S3 clones that is being offered to us by China. You know, its really hard to choose which one. But I am hoping that this comparisons article will be of a bit of help.
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Best of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Clones [MT6577]
- Star Galaxy S3 [i9308]
- Star Galaxy S3 [GT-i9300]
- HDC Galaxy S3 EX Lte [i9300]
- HDC Galaxy S3 [i9377]
- Star B92M
- HDC Galaxy S3 EX [i9300]
- Zeontouch Galaxy S3 [i9300]
- Goophone S3 [i9300]
- HDC Galaxy S3 Plus Lte [i9300]
- HDC Galaxy S3 Plus [i9300]
Phew! How many dual-SIM Galaxy S3 clones we have here? Its 10! I just decided to only list those S3 clones that has the dual core MT6577 CPU so as to trim down the list. There are a ton of S3 clones out there, different CPU’s even screen sizes.
Lets settle on what we had included on the list. As you may see, its a collection of S3 clones from different makers namely; HDC, Star, Zeontouch, and Goophone. We had already featured the 6. HDC Galaxy S3 EX here on the site, as well as the 10. HDC Galaxy S3 Plus. You might want to check those featured posts as well if you havent yet.
Basically, they are all having a MT6577 CPU which is a dual-core CPU and expected matching GPU is a PowerVR SGX531. We all know that this set is already a great combo in terms of performance even at HD gaming.
On this article, we will look at the differences of these listed devices in terms of different categories based on the posted specifications and details posted and available on the FCT listings.
Screen & Display
Galaxy S3 Clones – screen
The real Samsung Galaxy S3 sports a 4.8-inch screen. It is made of Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen material, 16M colors at 720 x 1280 pixels (~306 ppi pixel density). It is Multitouch and has Corning Gorilla Glass 2 technology.
| Model | Screen |
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| Star Galaxy S3 [i9308] |
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| Star Galaxy S3 [GT-i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 EX Lte [i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 [i9377] |
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| Star B92M |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 EX [i9300] |
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| Zeontouch Galaxy S3 [i9300] |
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| Goophone S3 [i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus Lte [i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus [i9300] |
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The Star B92M and HDC Galaxy S3 EX wins this category for their HD resolution compared to those that are just at FWVGA. I wonder why there isnt a MT6577 clone with a qHD screen here. Screen is not Gorilla glass btw.
Winner: HDC Galaxy S3 EX Lte, Star B92M, HDC Galaxy S3 EX
As thin as the real S3
Galaxy S3 Clones – thin
The real Samsung Galaxy S3 has the following dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in) and weight of about 133 g (4.69 oz).
| Model | Dimensions |
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| Star Galaxy S3 [i9308] |
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| Star Galaxy S3 [GT-i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 EX Lte [i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 [i9377] |
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| Star B92M |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 EX [i9300] |
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| Zeontouch Galaxy S3 [i9300] |
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| Goophone S3 [i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus Lte [i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus [i9300] |
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The HDC Galaxy S3 Plus Lte is the thinnest of all and the S3 Plus version is the lightest. In line with this, the thinner and closest to the real S3 size specs wins.
Winner: HDC Galaxy S3 Plus Lte [i9300]
Memory
Galaxy S3 Clones – memory
The real Samsung Galaxy S3 has a Card slot that supports microSD of up to 64 GB in capacity. It has internal variations of 16/32/64 GB storage, and equipped with 1GB of RAM.
| Model | Memory |
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| Star Galaxy S3 [i9308] |
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| Star Galaxy S3 [GT-i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 EX Lte [i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 [i9377] |
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| Star B92M |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 EX [i9300] |
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| Zeontouch Galaxy S3 [i9300] |
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| Goophone S3 [i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus Lte [i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus [i9300] |
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The 1GB RAM obviously won this category. The more RAM, the better. However, a RAM upgrade costs a little more.
Winner: HDC Galaxy S3 EX [i9300]
Camera
Galaxy S3 Clones – camera
The real Samsung Galaxy S3 has a feature rich 8 MP camera that supports 3264×2448 pixels and with autofocus + LED flash. The secondary snapper is 1.9 MP, that is capable of recording 720p@30fps.
| Model | Camera |
|---|---|
| Star Galaxy S3 [i9308] | 5MP rear camera + 0.3 MP front camera |
| Star Galaxy S3 [GT-i9300] | 8MP rear camera + 0.3 MP front camera |
| HDC Galaxy S3 EX Lte [i9300] | 12MP rear camera + 1.3 MP front camera |
| HDC Galaxy S3 [i9377] | 8MP rear camera + 0.3 MP front camera |
| Star B92M | 12MP rear camera + 0.3 MP front camera |
| HDC Galaxy S3 EX [i9300] | 12MP rear camera + 1.3 MP front camera |
| Zeontouch Galaxy S3 [i9300] | 8MP rear camera + 0.3 MP front camera |
| Goophone S3 [i9300] | 8MP rear camera + 0.3MP front camera |
| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus Lte [i9300] | 8MP back camera + 0.3MP front camera |
| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus [i9300] | 8MP back camera + 0.3MP front camera |
They all have the same back camera who has support for only 8MP at max. All has LED flash and autofocus. The EX’s edge here is its front facing snapper.
Winner: HDC Galaxy S3 EX [i9300]
Battery
Galaxy S3 Clones – battery
The real Samsung Galaxy S3 is packed with a Standard battery, a Li-Ion battery with 2100 mAh capacity rating.
| Model | Battery |
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| Star Galaxy S3 [i9308] | Li-on battery(1800mAh) |
| Star Galaxy S3 [GT-i9300] | Li-on battery(2200mAh) |
| HDC Galaxy S3 EX Lte [i9300] | Li-on battery(2000mAh) |
| HDC Galaxy S3 [i9377] | Li-on battery(2200mAh) |
| Star B92M | Li-on battery(2000mAh) |
| HDC Galaxy S3 EX [i9300] | Li-on battery(2000mAh) |
| Zeontouch Galaxy S3 [i9300] | Li-on battery(1800mAh) |
| Goophone S3 [i9300] | Li-on battery(2100mAh) |
| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus Lte [i9300] | Li-on battery(2000mAh) |
| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus [i9300] | Li-on battery(1600mAh) |
Any that has 2000mAh at minimum is decently good already wether you are on ICS or GB.
Winner: HDC Galaxy S3 [i9377]
Price
The real Samsung Galaxy S3 will cost you of not much less than $550.
Galaxy S3 Clones – price
| Model | Price |
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| Star Galaxy S3 [i9308] | $155 |
| Star Galaxy S3 [GT-i9300] |
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| HDC Galaxy S3 EX Lte [i9300] | $192free shipping |
| HDC Galaxy S3 [i9377] | $185 |
| Star B92M | $192f ree shipping |
| HDC Galaxy S3 EX [i9300] | $205 |
| Zeontouch Galaxy S3 [i9300] | $209 free shipping |
| Goophone S3 [i9300] | $1699.99 free shipping |
| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus Lte [i9300] | $162 free shipping$159.99 (promo price) |
| HDC Galaxy S3 Plus [i9300] | $209free shipping$179.99(promo price) |
The cheapest among all is the Star Galaxy S3.
Winner: Star Galaxy S3 [GT-i9300]
Verdict
Galaxy S3 Clones – verdict
As for me, I think the best S3 clones among this set is no other than the HDC Galaxy S3 EX with 1GB RAM. Even though that it is not the cheapest of all, it is still my best bet. With good screen quality and 1GB RAM, it wins this mini competition. If I am going to get a S3 clone this time, this one will be my choice.
You might want to check out this hands-on video of my friend Dirk/Colonel Zap:
HDC Galaxy S3 EX Video Review
HDC Galaxy S3 EX Game Demo
We had already featured this phone here on the site, you might want to check it out: HDC Galaxy S3 EX Specs Review. It is just the Star B92M but I am suggesting that you should go for the one with 1GB RAM because its better.
Other Notes
The real S3 is not dual SIM. These MT6577 phones supports 3G and is dual-SIM capable. However, even though some has Lte on the name, it doesnt really means that they support LTE just like some of the regional Samsung Galaxy S3 units.
Galaxy S3 Clones – best of 10
The real S3 is a quad-core device with Samsung Exynos chipset, but these clones have only dual-core MT6577 chipset. Cannot be matched but this China SoC’s can make an outstanding performance on its own league and compared to those other expensive devices out there.
If you had reached up to this part of reading, you are definitely not considering to get a real S3 but planning to buy a S3 clones that wont hurt your wallet. Then you are on the right place, I just hope I did somehow help you on that.
If you think you dont want an S3 clone anymore, then there are still a lot of choices to choose from. You can always check out the Featured Phones we are reviewing on the site or go directly at FCT.
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hideki
Hi! I am Hideki and I love gadgets, mobile phones and the latest tech stuff. Follow me on my quest to see the beauty of mobile phones from China.
@BeyondHideki Hi Hideki, i have one question I want a HTC One X Clone that is as fast und good as HDC Galaxy S3 EX, where to buy?
The iHTC One X EX is your best bet. You can check it out on our previous postings
THL W5 is another HTC clone which you might want to check as well. 
What an excellent job you have done with this review. Great work!
what china brand phones are available here in the philippines?
Lenovo is a Chines brand. Cherry Mobile, myPhone, Starmobile, all of their products are China phones as well.
Hi Ian
Great review! u rely went into great detail!:)
I just want to ask, is the Star B92M EXACTLY the same as the HDC Galaxy S3 EX, the one you recommended? Because this is the one I might buy.
Thanks
Hi friend, I think they are just the same. Only thing is, the EX is offered with a 1GB RAM but with 40$ more on its pricing.
Oh and can I ask, is this phone the latest version in the HDC galaxy s3 range?
http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-7497-HDC-I9300-GALAXY-SIII-Pro-ultimate-thin-86mm-MTK-6577-2GHz-CPU-Android-404-3G-Dual-sim-47-inch-8MP-Camera.html
If so, would you recommend it? or is the Extreme just as good or even better?
Also, I am kind of worried about ordering from FastCardTech because Ive read alot of reviews from some very unhappy customers and I know you work for them so what do you say?
Thanks.
the EXTREME version is the latest and best, I think. if you are planning to grab one, then thats the best choice for you. get that EX instead of the Pro Ultimate thin. as for me, I am very much satisfied with fastcardtech.
is the HDC Galaxy S3 HD the same as HDC Galaxy S3 EX? Android sale is selling it. Is Android sale a honorable seller? Thanks
havent checked out yet the hdc galaxy s3 hd. if they have the same specs overall then its the same. i had no experience yet with android sale, i havent tried them as I do not like their pricing. its a bit steep compared to others^^
Hi Ian. I just want to ask na okay ba bumili dyan sa fastcardtech? pwede ba silang paypal using unionbank eon debit card? how many days ang paghihintay? any s3 or note 2 clones would you recommend? thanks in advance. will wait for your reply.
bro, wait mo na lang dumating yung Note2 ko, andito na daw sa Pinas e. pero eto talaga recommended ko na note 2, mas okay yata yung 1GB ram, tapos sa s3 naman ung EX na 1GB ram din, bale kasi di sila tumatanggap ng via paypal from Philippines. western union lang pwede. kung ask mo if okay, I will definitely say yes, mas mura kasi, best shot na if ayaw mo magbranded kasi nagtitipid, or ayaw mo naman ng local brands.
Is the screen display of this china phones clear? they seemed a little bluish in the picture.
bro ian, anu pinaka dbest na s3 clone???? my google play ba xa?? ang 3g ba xa???? please reply salamat
bro yung hdc galaxy s3 ex nga, o kaya star b92m, basta yung may 1GB ram, okay na okay and yes meron nyang lahat ng nabanggit mo^^
Hey there, I have seen a lot of shops selling the B92m with 1gb ram, is it the same as the EX? And would you happen to know any good custom Roms I could run on the phone?
Thanks in advance!
Hey can you do one of these but with the Galaxy Note 2 clones? And are there any Sony Xpirea clones? Thanks! (:
sure, i will do that.
Where can I get this
Hi.. I have one of these mobiles and the mobile is now only entering in “Recovery Mode” and does not boot normally.. Can you please guide how I can fix this.
Please contact me on my email…
Regards,
Shan
hi,can you pls tell me what is the last up to date clone of the galaxy s3?
can we use the original galaxy s3 battery in one of these clones?thx
Saan nakakabilinito at peron po bang available na one single sim card lang syA?
online ka lang makakabili bro e, di ko sure kung may ibang local suppliers na na legit. wala pa ako nakikita na single sim card lang.
hey HDC Galaxy S3 [i9377] does it have an internal memory of 16gb or is it having a card support???? If it has 16gb internal where can i buy it ??????
Hi ian can i ask you.. whether the s3 clones had an internal 16gigs?.. and can download to google play store?.. thanks
Hi Ian. Just want to ask before i place order, Im stuck on which colour to choose of the star b92m, black or white. Which would you recommend and are they exactly the same?
Thanks
yes they are, but i prefer the white one if asked for an S3 clone.
Thank you for this amazing job. I just ordered the B29B with gb of ram from Tec-plus. I hope it is at least as good as the HDC Galaxy S3 EX with 1GB RAM. Please help me .check it. Thank you very much.
b29b? i think its different?
I notice that one phone called Orient N9500 form OrientDeal com.I suppose it is the alternative of Galaxy S4,I wanna buy it.for it is too cheap.but I don’t know something about it.anyone who can tell me something about it?
Hey, do you know if its possible to buy an extended battery for a galaxy s3 and use in one of these phones? i bought one but the battery isn’t working right
by the way, loved your post