Overall Score
56.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#4462)56.5
Performance(#6043)57.3
Camera(#7671)42.0
Display(#2294)76.3
Battery(#11470)43.5
Build(#9562)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Vibrant
Short Review
- The Samsung Vibrant features a sleek design with dimensions of 122.4 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 117g, making it lightweight and portable.
- Its 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at 233 ppi.
- Powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and Hummingbird chipset, the performance is adequate for basic tasks, supported by 16GB of internal storage and 512MB of RAM.
- The 5 MP rear camera captures images with autofocus and can record video at 720p@30fps, though it lacks optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity is 1500mAh, which is standard for its time but does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 2.1 (Eclair) with an upgrade option to 2.2 (Froyo), the software experience is limited by modern standards.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- The Vibrant is available in black and grey, though it lacks water resistance features.
- Overall, it serves as a basic smartphone with essential functionalities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2010
Announced2010
DescriptionFor T-MobileAlso known as Samsung T959 Galaxy S
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
Memory16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
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 64.5 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
Weight117 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack and Grey
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
OS VersionAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes