Overall Score
54.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#5457)54.8
Performance(#12335)51.3
Camera(#6203)42.1
Display(#2297)76.3
Battery(#11515)43.5
Build(#9604)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung i927 Captivate Glide
Short Review
- The Samsung i927 Captivate Glide features a compact design with dimensions of 124 x 64 x 13 mm and a weight of 147g, making it portable yet sturdy.
- Its 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, delivering vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 233 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor and Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset, supported by 1GB of RAM, which provides adequate responsiveness for basic tasks.
- The rear camera boasts an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is limited to 1.3 MP.
- Battery life is sustained by a 1650mAh capacity, although it lacks fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but can be upgraded to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a basic user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone includes a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer, along with a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the Captivate Glide combines a solid build with functional features, though it may feel dated compared to modern smartphones.
Specifications
General
Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionFor AT&TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S Glide, Samsung I927 Galaxy S II, Samsung Gidim
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
ChipsetNvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUULP GeForce
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera Details1.3 MP
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1650 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions124 x 64 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
Weight147 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS VersionAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes