Deal Alert: Sprint 16GB Samsung Galaxy S III for $79.99 for new customers

If you’ve held out for a price drop on Samsung’s latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S III, now is your chance to pick one up on the low, from Amazon.com. If you’re willing to sign a new 2-year agreement, you can land yourself the 16GB model for only $79.99. Existing customers will have to pay just a bit more, as the phone is still listed at $149.

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Samsung Galaxy S III 4G Android Phone, Blue 16GB (Sprint)

Optimized for peak performance, the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy S III from Sprint offers one of the most sophisticated interactive mobile experiences to date. You’ll be able to send photos, videos, and information easier and faster than ever while staying in close connection to friends and family members from wherever you are.

Intuitive, stylish, and simple to use.

8-megapixel camera with burst mode and Full HD 1080p video capture (see larger image).

Samsung Galaxy S III 4G
At a Glance:

3G/4G LTE connectivity

Sprint 4G LTE network is available in limited markets

Android 4.0 (ICS)

1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor

4.8-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen

16 GB memory + microSD

8-MP camera, HD 1080p video capture

GPS navigation

Wireless-N Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0

Near Field Communications (NFC)

Personal/corporate e-mail

Delivering impressive processing power to allow more applications to be accessible simultaneously, the Galaxy S III also features a brilliant 4.8-inch display that extends to an ultra-thin bezel to maximize the viewing area. The expansive display is also protected by Gorilla Glass 2.0 to guard against cracks and scratches and provide enhanced touchscreen responsiveness.

The Galaxy S III runs the Android 4.0 operating system (a.k.a., Ice Cream Sandwich), bringing a redesigned user interface with enhanced multitasking, notifications, full Web browsing experience, and more. You’ll also enjoy innovative, next-gen features such as Face Unlock, which uses facial recognition to unlock the Galaxy S III, and Near Field Communications (NFC) capabilities.

Going beyond simple point-and-shoot photography, the 8-megapixel rear camera offers a Burst Shot mode that captures still pictures at a rapid-fire pace at three images per second with zero shutter lag, and its Best Shot feature recommends the best picture to keep based on colors, lighting, and clarity. It also records Full HD 1080p video with a backside illuminated sensor that improves performance in low light environments–and you can even capture a photo while shooting video.

Other features include Wireless-N Wi-Fi connectivity with mobile hotspot capabilities (enabling you to connect up to 10 devices to your Sprint 3G/4G mobile broadband), Bluetooth 4.0 with stereo audio streaming, 16 GB internal storage, memory expansion via optional microSD cards, and up to 9.2 hours of talk time.

Note: The Galaxy S III is able to access the Sprint 4G LTE network, available in limited markets. This phone is also compatible with Sprint’s nationwide 3G network.