Samsung I9000 Galaxy S
The Samsung I9000 Galaxy S is a budget-focused device, powered by the Hummingbird, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 2.1 (Eclair)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetHummingbird
RAM512MB
Storage16GB | 8GB
Main Camera5 MP
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✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 119g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Hummingbird for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, March. Released 2010, June
Also Known As
Also known as Samsung I9008 Galaxy S in China
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
119g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung I9000 Galaxy S does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Samsung I9000 Galaxy S supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Samsung I9000 Galaxy S SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung I9000 Galaxy S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung I9000 Galaxy S ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3.
The Samsung I9000 Galaxy S uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung I9000 Galaxy S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2).
The Samsung I9000 Galaxy S has 3.0, A2DP, aptX.
