Samsung Galaxy S Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4", 800 x 480
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
Google Android 2.1
Storage
8 GB
Battery
1500 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 122 mm Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Width 64 mm Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Depth 10 mm Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Weight 118 g Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | Metallic black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.24 W/kg
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

Design of Samsung Galaxy S has dimensions of 122 mm × 64 mm × 10 mm and weight of 118 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 4" Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 800 x 480 pixels Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 4" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy S is 800 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S
Processor Number S5PC111
Clock Speed 1 GHz Worse than 80 % of phones rated.

Samsung Galaxy S is provided with processor´s frequency of 1 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
User Memory 2 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 8 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.6 Worse than 95 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects Negative, Black & White, Sepia, normal, Cartoon, Vintage
Face Recognition (Face ID) Smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Still Image Resolutions 2560 x 1920
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy S has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 5 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.6.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1500 mAh Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 570 hours Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 390 minutes Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 390 min
Standby: up to 570 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S is 1500 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 570 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Samsung Galaxy S it is 390 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Google Android 2.1
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation A-GPS
Software Platforms Supported Java MIDP 2.1

Samsung Galaxy S supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Google Android 2.1.

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles DUN, FTP, HFP, HSP, OPP, SPP, GAP, SDAP, A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, PBAP, SSP
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 3.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Ring Tone Formats MP3
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Intelligent Typing (T9), DLNA Certified, multitasking, intelligent typing (SWYPE)
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S
Included Accessories Power adapter

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