Samsung's first Galaxy S launched in June 2010 with a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and a fast Hummingbird processor, sold in the US under four carrier names (Vibrant, Captivate, Epic 4G and Fascinate). It sold about ten million units in its first seven months and made Samsung the leading Android maker.
- Maker
- Samsung
- Released
- 4 June 2010
- Platform
- Android 2.1 with TouchWiz (updated to 2.2)
Specifications
| Display | 4-inch Super AMOLED, 800 x 480 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Camera | 5 MP with 720p video |
| Storage | 8 or 16 GB plus microSD |
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