Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S: The 2010 phone that started the Galaxy S dynasty.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2010·$499·Score 12/100
The original Galaxy S launched the line that would define Android flagships for over a decade. The device itself is now a piece of history.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.0" WVGA AMOLED
Chipset
Hummingbird S5PC110
Memory
512 MB · 8 GB
Main cam
5 MP
Battery
1,500 mAh
Weight
119 g
What stands out
- Launched the Galaxy S line — one of tech’s biggest brands.
- Vivid Super AMOLED display for 2010.
- Light, slim plastic body.
- Removable battery and microSD.
What to watch
- Single-core chip; 512 MB RAM.
- Software ended at Android 2.3.
- GPS issues plagued early units.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.