Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)

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

7/4/2012 5:52 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S X Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) 00Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

0 Advantage Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)	vs	29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
412MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core143% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (3.49GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)43% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+119 grams (4.17 ounces)13% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)17% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+233 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4"14% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+6 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	Samsung Galaxy S1 i9000
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2007	6/2/2010
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
System version	iOS 1.0	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (3.49GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	6.6 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered