Samsung Electronics, a global leader in digital media, announced that its smartphone the Galaxy S III has surpassed 30 million global sales in approximately five months since its debut in May.

“The Galaxy S III continues to be a runaway favorite with customers around the world. Meeting this sales milestone in five months sets another record for Samsung, and we are extremely proud and yet motivated to continue to provide our customers with products that they love,” said JK Shin, president and head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics.

“On behalf of Samsung Mobile, I appreciate millions of customers around the world that have chosen the Samsung Galaxy S III.”

Putting this number into perspective, during a similar selling period (150 days), the acclaimed Galaxy S II, launched in 2011, globally sold 10 million devices, a statement said.

Now upgradable to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), the Galaxy S III features a 4.8-inch HD Super Amoled display lets users view multimedia and Web content in brilliant color and clarity.

Its camera understands human gestures to make using the phone natural and intuitive. A powerful hardware ensures blazing-fast performance and seamless multi-tasking.

Samsung now offers the Galaxy S III in an expanded collection of new colours including Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Sapphire Black and Titanium Grey. – TradeArabia News Service