Galaxy S
The 2010 original that launched the Galaxy dynasty with a Super AMOLED.
The Galaxy S is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Jun 2010, with a launch price of $500. It pairs the Exynos 3110 (Hummingbird) with a 4.0" SAMOLED 60 Hz display, a 5 MP main camera and a 1,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 44/100 — Where the Galaxy story began. Standout strengths: first galaxy — launched the dynasty. and super amoled was stunning for 2010. Main trade-off: gps bugs plagued early units.
Where the Galaxy story began.
The original Galaxy S put a Super AMOLED and the Hummingbird chip against the iPhone 3GS in 2010 — the start of the line that would dominate Android. Early GPS bugs and TouchWiz lag were the warts, but its place in history is secure.
Read the full review- First Galaxy — launched the dynasty.
- Super AMOLED was stunning for 2010.
- Removable battery + microSD.
- Light 119 g.
Full specifications
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How the Galaxy S compares
| Galaxy S | Xperia Z5 | Galaxy Note 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Chipset | Exynos 3110 (Hummingbird) | Snapdragon 810 | Snapdragon 805 |
| Display | 4.0" SAMOLED 60 Hz | 5.2" FHD LCD | 5.7" QHD AMOLED |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 23 MP · f/2.0 | 16 MP · f/2.2 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 2,900 mAh | 3,220 mAh |
| Launch price | $500 | $650 | $750 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S released?
The Galaxy S was released in Jun 2010.
How much does the Galaxy S cost?
The Galaxy S launched at $500 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy S screen size and type?
The Galaxy S has a 4.0" SAMOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S use?
The Galaxy S is powered by the Exynos 3110 (Hummingbird) chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S have?
The Galaxy S ships with 512 MB · 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S battery capacity?
The Galaxy S has a 1,500 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy S charge?
The Galaxy S supports 5 W wired charging.
What is the Galaxy S main camera?
The Galaxy S has a 5 MP main camera.
Does the Galaxy S have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy S has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Galaxy S get software updates?
The Galaxy S update policy: Ended Android 2.3.
How much does the Galaxy S weigh?
The Galaxy S weighs 119 g.
What colours does the Galaxy S come in?
The Galaxy S is available in 2 colours: Black, White.
Is the Galaxy S worth buying?
The original Galaxy S put a Super AMOLED and the Hummingbird chip against the iPhone 3GS in 2010 — the start of the line that would dominate Android. Early GPS bugs and TouchWiz lag were the warts, but its place in history is secure. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy S an editorial score of 44/100.
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