Galaxy S 4G Android Smartphone Review

Faster Downloads, Uploads and Web Browsing at 4G Speeds

You're never without a range of instant and endless entertainment options when you have your Galaxy S™ 4G. Download and immediately start watching all your favorite movies and TV shows from the Samsung Media Hub. Video games and websites with Flash content are never a problem. With expandable memory of up to 32GB and a larger battery, you will easily have plenty of space and time to enjoy all your favorite pictures and media.

Video Chats without Buffering

Stay constantly connected with friends and family from practically anywhere, thanks to the front facing camera with QIK, the popular video chat app from Skype specifically for Android OS based devices. And there’s no need for any buffering with T-Mobile’s all new 4G network, perfect for video chats. The Galaxy S™ 4G’s 5.0 Megapixel rear facing camera shoots sharp photos and HD videos with excellent resolution.

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Carrier

• T-Mobile

T-Mobile

Provides who the cell phone carrier is for this model of phone.

Platform

• HSDPA 21Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps

HSDPA 21Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps

Platform that employs a communications system for transmitting data across carriers.

• Android 2.2, Froyo

Android 2.2, Froyo

Software that regulates the way users control a computer and the way programs utilize hardware.

• SAR Value: Head 0.55 W/kg

SAR Value: Head 0.55 W/kg

SAR stands for Specific Absorption Rate which is the unit of measurement for the amount of RF energy absorbed by the head when using a mobile phone.

• SAR Value: Body 0.75 W/kg

SAR Value: Body 0.75 W/kg

SAR stands for Specific Absorption Rate which is the unit of measurement for the amount of RF energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone.

Display

• 480x800
• 4" Display
• Touch Screen

Touch Screen

Technology that enables users to interact with a phone by touching images, words, or icons on the display.

Color

• Charcoal Gray

Charcoal Gray

Choice of colors (exterior design) that a cellphone model is currently available in.

Battery

• Up to 400 Hours Standby Time

Up to 400 Hours Standby Time

Amount of time available in Sleep mode in which a phone's display are inactive to save power, but not totally shut down.

• Up to 6.5 Hours Talk Time

Up to 6.5 Hours Talk Time

Amount of time available in Talk mode in which a phone's display are active.

Connectivity

• Bluetooth Capability

Bluetooth Capability

Short range wireless technology that enables phones to exchange data with other network devices.

• GPS Capability

GPS Capability

Global Positioning System. Technology that uses local networks pinpoint locations. Used in a number of features and applications.

• Internet HTML Browser

Internet HTML Browser

Online interface designed to effectively display web content on small screen phones and mobile devices.

• USB Connectivity

USB Connectivity

Universal Serial Bus. Hardware interface standard for connecting peripherals to a computer.

• Wi-fi Connectivity

Wi-fi Connectivity

Wireless network system that enables mobile devices to connect to the internet when near a hotspot.

Features

• Speakerphone

Speakerphone

Feature that enables a person's voice to be heard through a speaker rather than the phone's ear-piece.

• Voice Recognition

Voice Recognition

Technology enabling a phone to understand spoken contact names and make calls on command.

• Memo Pad

Memo Pad

Tool that serves as a virtual pad for typing notes or reminders

• Mobile TV

Mobile TV

Platform of high-quality television broadcasting that is optimized for viewing on mobile devices.

Camera

• 5.0MP Rear-Facing Camera with HD Camcorder VGA Front Facing Camera

5.0MP Rear-Facing Camera with HD Camcorder VGA Front Facing Camera

Number of pixels across and down that are used to capture an image. More pixels, the sharper the photo.

• 4x digital zoom

4x digital zoom

Range of magnification a camera can generate via interpolation (digital)

Video

• Video Player

Video Player

Tool on a mobile phone that plays downloaded or streaming video files.

Storage and Memory

• Up to 32GB

Up to 32GB

Hardware device or memory card that connects to a phone for the purpose of receiving and storing data.

• ROM: 1GB RAM: 512MB

ROM: 1GB RAM: 512MB

Memory that is built into the phone for the purpose of receiving and storing data.

Calling Functions

• Dialed/missed/received Call Display
• Multiparty

Multiparty

Service that allows multiple people on different phones to be connected simultaneously on one call.

Messaging

• Corporate email

Corporate email

Electronic mail is a method of correspondence in which digital messages are exchanged over the internet.

• Instant Messaging

Instant Messaging

Online, real-time communication between two or more people based on typed text.

• SMS / EMS / MMS
• Predictive Text Input T9

Predictive Text Input T9

Text feature that intuits certain typed words based on a growing familiarity with the user's lexicon.

Business & Office

• Voice Mail

Size

4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39

4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39

Height, width and depth of the phone, measured in inches (in.).

Weight

4.16 oz