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Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 Specifications

For T-Mobile Also known as Samsung Vibrant Plus, Samsung Vibrant 4G

Samsung

Released 2011, Jan 15

Hummingbird

  • 118g, 9.9mm thickness
  • Android 2.2
  • 1GB 512MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 2.9
Display 6
Performance 3.1
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.4
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 4.4/10

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Quick specifications

4.0"

480x800 pixels

5MP

720p

512MB RAM

Hummingbird

1650mAh

Score breakdown

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4.4 /10
Performance 3.1/10
Battery 2.9/10
Display 6/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.4/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.00 GHz BT 3.0 2011

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 1700 / 2100
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Announced 2011, January. Released 2011, February
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 122.4 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
Weight 118 g (4.16 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Type Super AMOLED
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~57.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
??? TouchWiz 3.0 UI
OS Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Chipset Hummingbird
CPU 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU PowerVR SGX540
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Internal 1GB 512MB RAM
Single 5 MP, AF
Video 720p@30fps
Single Yes
Video
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser HTML, Adobe Flash
??? Qik services for video calls

MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264 player

MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player

Photo/video editor

Document editor
Type Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 6 h 30 min
Colors Black and Grey
SAR 0.90 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.43 W/kg (head)
Price About 120 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 worth buying in 2026?

Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.4/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959?

Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 has a 1,650 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 have?

Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 features a 4.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

What is the Genze score for Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959?

Genze rates Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 4.4/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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