Galaxy Round
The world's first curved-screen smartphone, in a horizontally curved body.
The Galaxy Round is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Oct 2013, with a launch price of $1,000. It pairs the Snapdragon 800 with a 5.7" curved AMOLED display, a 13 MP main camera and a 2,800 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — The first curved-screen phone. Standout strengths: first phone with a curved display. and fhd samoled + snapdragon 800. Main trade-off: korea-only at launch.
The first curved-screen phone.
Galaxy Round was Samsung's first phone with a curved display — bent left-to-right for a "rock" effect on tables. Released a week before the LG G Flex, its place as the very first curved-screen smartphone is secure.
Read the full review- First phone with a curved display.
- FHD SAMOLED + Snapdragon 800.
- Premium "Luxury Brown" finish.
- microSD + removable battery.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Galaxy Round compares
| Galaxy Round | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Galaxy S6 edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 50 | 89 | 50 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 800 | SD 8 Elite | Exynos 7420 |
| Display | 5.7" curved AMOLED | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED | 5.1" QHD AMOLED |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP · f/1.63 | 16 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh | 5,410 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Launch price | $1,000 | $1,499 | $815 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy Round released?
The Galaxy Round was released in Oct 2013.
How much does the Galaxy Round cost?
The Galaxy Round launched at $1,000 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy Round screen size and type?
The Galaxy Round has a 5.7" curved AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy Round use?
The Galaxy Round is powered by the Snapdragon 800 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Round have?
The Galaxy Round ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy Round battery capacity?
The Galaxy Round has a 2,800 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy Round main camera?
The Galaxy Round has a 13 MP main camera.
Does the Galaxy Round have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy Round has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Galaxy Round get software updates?
The Galaxy Round update policy: To Android 5.1.
How much does the Galaxy Round weigh?
The Galaxy Round weighs 154 g.
What colours does the Galaxy Round come in?
The Galaxy Round is available in 2 colours: Luxury Brown, Black.
Is the Galaxy Round worth buying?
Galaxy Round was Samsung's first phone with a curved display — bent left-to-right for a "rock" effect on tables. Released a week before the LG G Flex, its place as the very first curved-screen smartphone is secure. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy Round an editorial score of 50/100.
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