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4.41out of 5
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Manufacturer codeGT-I9000HKDO2U
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About the Samsung Galaxy S
Samsung GT-I9000HKDO2U is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 10.2 cm (4"); mobile network generation: 3G. This entry covers manufacturer code GT-I9000HKDO2U. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 10.2 cm (4") display is specified at 480 x 800 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 10.2 cm (4")
- Screen resolution
- 480 x 800 pixels
- Mobile network generation
- 3G
- Battery capacity
- 1500 mAh
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Expert reviews 7
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
Review covers Samsung Galaxy S. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code GT-I9000HKDO2U, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 20 Oct 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Review covers Samsung Galaxy S. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code GT-I9000HKDO2U, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 20 Oct 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Review covers Samsung Galaxy S. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code GT-I9000HKDO2U, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 30 Sep 2026
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
Review covers Samsung Galaxy S. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code GT-I9000HKDO2U, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 4 Oct 2026
Pocket-lint
4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
As it is, the Samsung Galaxy S is a welcome addition to the superphone category, proving to be a great multimedia handset that can only get better with updates. There is some space for software improvements from the review sample we tested, but as it i...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 24 Oct 2026
CNET
4.35 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 87%
The Samsung Galaxy S is a feature-packed smart phone with a huge, gorgeous screen. Samsung's own software falls flat, but its hardware ticks every box, and, with Android providing the brains and usability, the result is an excellent phone ...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 24 Oct 2026
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Samsung Galaxy S specifications
Manufacturer code: GT-I9000HKDO2U · Icecat product 7438413 · Checked 25 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 10.2 cm (4") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Mobile network generation | 3G |
| Battery capacity | 1500 mAh |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|
Display3 details
| Panel type | AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Display number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Processor frequency | 1 GHz |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 8192 MB |
Camera, image & video11 details
| Rear camera resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels |
|---|---|
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Rear camera flash | No |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Rear camera type | Single camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| White balance | Auto |
| Built-in camera | Yes |
| Video call | Yes |
| Image formats supported | JPG |
Connections & wireless6 details
| SIM card capability | Single SIM |
|---|---|
| Data network | 3G |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 3.0+HS |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, DUN, FTP, GAP, HFP, HSP, OPP, PBAP, SDAP, SPP, SSP |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Power & battery4 details
| Talk time (2G) (max) | 13.3 h |
|---|---|
| Talk time (3G) (max) | 6.55 h |
| Standby time (2G) (max) | 750 h |
| Standby time (3G) (max) | 576 h |
Design & dimensions6 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 64.2 mm |
| Depth | 9.9 mm |
| Height | 122.4 mm |
| Weight | 118 g |
Further product details18 details
| Maximum memory card size | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Photo effects | Negative film, Sepia |
| 3G standards | HSDPA, HSUPA |
| WAP | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Text prediction system | Yes |
| Text prediction system type | T9 |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Countdown timer, Stopwatch |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Music player | Yes |
| Ringer type | Polyphonic |
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What is the listed display diagonal for Samsung Galaxy S?
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What is the listed display resolution for Samsung Galaxy S?
The source specification records display resolution as 480 x 800 pixels. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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