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Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) vs Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) 27Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)

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Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) vs iPhone 2G (16GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core143%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)17%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
16GB (13GB available)vs+16GB (15GB available)15%
More internal storage for applications and files

11 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
ModelGalaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S1 i9000Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungApple
Release date6/2/20106/1/2007
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoiOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadiOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (15GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours8 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)iPhone 2G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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