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Samsung I9000 Galaxy S phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung I9000 Galaxy S Specifications

Also known as Samsung I9008 Galaxy S in China

Samsung

Released 2010, Mar 15

Hummingbird

  • 119g, 9.9mm thickness
  • Android 2.1, up to 2.3, TouchWiz UI 3
  • 8GB/16GB storage, microSDHC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 2.6
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

1500mAh

Score breakdown

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4.4 /10
Performance 3.1/10
Battery 2.6/10
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 2010

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
Announced 2010, March. Released 2010, June
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight 119 g (4.20 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Type Super AMOLED
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~58.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
OS Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Chipset Hummingbird
CPU 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU PowerVR SGX540
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 512MB RAM, 16GB 512MB RAM
Single 5 MP, AF
Video 720p@30fps
Single VGA
Video
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP, aptX
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Adobe Flash
??? ISDB-Tb Digital TV tuner (only available for Brazilian market)
Type Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 750 h (2G) / Up to 576 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 13 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G)
Colors Black, White
Models GT-I9000
SAR EU 0.27 W/kg (head) 0.51 W/kg (body)
Price About 120 EUR
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 3.155:1 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality Noise -90.7dB / Crosstalk -90.6dB

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung I9000 Galaxy S worth buying in 2026?

Samsung I9000 Galaxy S 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 I9000 Galaxy S?

Samsung I9000 Galaxy S has a 1,500 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung I9000 Galaxy S have?

Samsung I9000 Galaxy S features a 4.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

What is the Genze score for Samsung I9000 Galaxy S?

Genze rates Samsung I9000 Galaxy S 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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