Samsung Fascinate
#6396
Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959
#6259Category Breakdown
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959
Performance
36.736.1
Camera
15.415.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.216.4
Build
17.314.4
Connectivity
26.529.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.924.6
Summary
- The Samsung Fascinate and Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 both feature a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with identical resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Fascinate has 2GB of RAM compared to the Galaxy S 4G's 1GB, which may offer slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- The Galaxy S 4G has a marginally larger battery capacity at 1650mAh versus the Fascinate's 1500mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Both devices sport a 5 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Fascinate runs on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, while the Galaxy S 4G comes with Android 2.2 out of the box, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Galaxy S 4G being slightly lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S CDMA
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Vibrant Plus, Samsung Vibrant 4G
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
2GB
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125 x 64 x 10.5 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.41 in)
122.4 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
Weight
116 g
118 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Grey, White
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
0.90 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass