Introduction
Many consider the Samsung Galaxy S to be a monster of a phone, with all its features that could definitely rival the iPhone 4. If you are thinking of getting one, read on for a review.
Design and Construction
Having a surface that measures 122.4 mm by 64.2 mm, the Samsung Galaxy S is not a small device; however, you do get a 4-inch screen. Also, because it has the Super AMOLED technology, it is definitely a slim phone with a thickness of just 9.9 mm.
The unit sports a minimal look and is almost completely, making it a great fit for just about anybody, appearance-wise. Below the display, there are three touch-sensitive keys. On the left side, you would see the volume control rockers and on the right side, you would find the power button. On its top, there is the 3.5mm audio jack and the microUSB slot. The 5 megapixel camera is found at the back. Overall, it has a practical design; the only thing that some people find a bit disappointing would be its lack of a dedicated camera key.
User Interface
The Samsung Galaxy s comes with the OS Android 2.1 Eclair with Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 on top. Its user interface is quite intuitive and easy to use. You also get seven homescreen panes which you can place widgets on.
Features
Although it does not have the best camera among mobile devices today, its 5 megapixel camera can capture fairly good images in daylight. The camera interface is also easy to use, even if it comes with plenty of advanced customization controls such as geotagging, face detection and touch focus.
It is also considered as a multimedia powerhouse. Because of its exceptional display, it is a great for watching videos, movies and playing music.
As for connectivity, it supports GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi, 3G HSDPA and Bluetooth 3.0. It also comes with microUSB 2.0 connectivity and a GPS transceiver. There are also plenty of applications available that can be used on the device.
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S is powered by the fast ARM Cortex A8 processor which clocks in at 1 GHz. Combined with a 512 MB RAM and a 16 GB internal memory, it is ready to face any task that you need to do on it.
The Verdict
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S can easily be considered as one of the best smartphones today. As a matter of fact, a lot of people are leaning towards getting it instead of the iPhone 4, since it basically has all the features that the iPhone 4 has, except it comes with a stunning AMOLED display.
Design and Construction: 4.5 out of 5
User Interface: 4.5 out of 5
Features: 4.5 out of 5
Performance: 4.5 out of 5
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5
