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Samsung I909 Galaxy S phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung I909 Galaxy S Specifications

For China

Samsung

Released 2010, Sep 15

Hummingbird

  • 123g, 10.8mm thickness
  • Android 2.1
  • 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

 

Hummingbird

1500mAh

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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 / CDMA / EVDO
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
??? CDMA 800 / 1900
??? CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Speed EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Announced 2010, September. Released 2010, October
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 123 x 64.2 x 10.8 mm (4.84 x 2.53 x 0.43 in)
Weight 123 g (4.34 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 2.1 (Eclair)
Chipset Hummingbird
CPU 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU PowerVR SGX540
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB
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
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP, aptX
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser HTML, Adobe Flash Lite
??? MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264 player

MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player

TV-out

Photo/video editor

Document editor
Type Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Colors Black
SAR 0.17 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.27 W/kg (head)
Price About 200 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung I909 Galaxy S worth buying in 2026?

Samsung I909 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 I909 Galaxy S?

Samsung I909 Galaxy S has a 1,500 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung I909 Galaxy S have?

Samsung I909 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 I909 Galaxy S?

Genze rates Samsung I909 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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