The Samsung Galaxy S Is The Ultimate Android Smartphone


The Samsung Galaxy S is arguably the most technologically advanced smartphone from the manufacturer. Sales recently hit the 10 million mark, testament to its popularity. It has proven to be so popular no doubt due to the fact that it boats the winning combination of both aesthetic appeal along with an advanced spec list.

The handset measures 122x 64.3x 9.9 mm. This makes it one of the slimmest smartphones money can buy, and surprisingly compact for a smartphone which offers a 4 inch touchscreen. It is also lighter than you may think with a light weight of just 119 grams. The super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen is 4 inches and its pixel resolution of 480x 800 means that images and videos look great, with up to 16 million colours being displayed. Proximity and accelerometer sensors are both included as standard, the latter of which allows users to view the screens contents in either portrait or landscape modes.

If you like to store your music collection on your phone, you will love the Samsung Galaxy S. It comes with 8 GB of onboard storage capacity as standard, whilst there is also a 16GB version available. This can even be added to with an integrated microSD card which can accommodate a memory card of up to 32GB. Of course the phone also comes with photocall, and a spacious internal phonebook.

Class 12 GPRS and EDGE keep the Samsung Galaxy S connected to the appropriate cellular networks, whilst a fast and reliable internet browsing experience is assured thanks to the presence of and HSDPA connection in areas with 3G coverage, along with Wi-Fi which allows users to gain a faster connection provided they have the appropriate access to local wireless networks. In order to connect to other phones and devices such as computers and handsfree headsets, both Bluetooth and micro USB connections are included as standard.

The Samsung Galaxy S also makes an ideal option for those who are into their photography, or simple those who like to take spontaneous snapshots when out and about. Its 5 megapixel camera is by no means groundbreaking, but it does a great job of taking great quality still images and can also shoot HD video in 720p quality. It is advanced enough to take quality photos, yet easy enough to use in everyday scenarios.

The Android operated Samsung Galaxy S comes with entertainment and productivity features aplenty, all backed up by a highly capable 1 GHz processor. Android Market gives users unlimited options when it comes to expanding the functionality and customisation of the phone, making it a great all rounder.

Whether you are looking for a competent cameraphone or mobile internet browser, the Samsung Galaxy S is sure to meet your needs. It is also a great multimedia phone with comprehensive compatibility, whilst the availability of a white colour variant means that it offers aesthetic appeal to the style conscious mobile phone user.