Overall Score
56.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#4463)56.5
Performance(#6049)57.3
Camera(#7678)42.0
Display(#2296)76.3
Battery(#11504)43.5
Build(#9594)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung I9000 Galaxy S
Short Review
- The Samsung I9000 Galaxy S features a sleek design with dimensions of 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm and a lightweight build at 119g.
- Its 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 233 ppi.
- Powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and Hummingbird chipset, the performance is adequate for basic tasks, though it may struggle with more demanding applications.
- The camera is a 5 MP rear unit with autofocus, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, but lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- Battery capacity stands at 1500mAh, which may require frequent charging under heavy use.
- Running on Android 2.1 with an upgrade option to 2.3, it features the TouchWiz UI for user interface customization.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device has a microUSB 2.0 port and a standard headphone jack.
- While lacking water resistance and stereo speakers, it remains a notable entry in Samsung's smartphone lineup.
- Overall, the I9000 Galaxy S combines a solid design with functional performance for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2010
Announced2010
DescriptionAlso known as Samsung I9008 Galaxy S in China
Display
Size4"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetHummingbird
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX540
Memory8GB 512MB RAM, 16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight119 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
OS VersionAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes