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Samsung Releases New Galaxy S III Ad Poking Fun at iPhone 5 Launch

Wednesday September 19, 2012 11:13 AM PDT by Eric Slivka

As noted by The Tech Block, Samsung has released its latest smartphone commercial taking aim at the iPhone, this time promoting its flagship Galaxy S III by parodying Apple fans waiting in line for the iPhone 5.

The 90-second ad highlights several Galaxy S III features including S Beam file transfers accomplished by bumping phones together and the larger display. The ad parodies Apple fans' interest in the iPhone 5's relocated headphone jack and new Lightning connector, while also portraying the phone as uncool by showing one Galaxy S III user saving a place in the iPhone line for his parents.

Top Rated Comments

Mike Oxard

175 months ago

I'd watch the ad but I'm busy downloading iOS 6, the latest version of the iPhone operating system onto my 3GS, a three and a half year old phone. I wonder what version of android the Samsung will be on in 2016?

Score: 34 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Caliber26

175 months ago

Bitter, party of one, your table is now ready in the misery section.

And havent we been "bumping" for quite some time now? How the F is this new and cool?!

Score: 30 Votes (Like | Disagree)

chrismarle

175 months ago

Laughing at your potential customers isn't a good way to attact them.

Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Bradllez

175 months ago

Samsung is right on this one.

(I bet you wish the downvote was still here)

Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)

TheOrioles33

175 months ago

Samsung is like that friend who tells the same joke over and over. Not funny anymore and very stale and uncreative.

Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)

makingdots

175 months ago

Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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