With Galaxy S, Samsung took a strong step forward in the smartphone market, that looks to be a good alternative to the Apple iPhone 4. To see how it performs, read the rest of this Samsung Galaxy S review.

The best features of the device are certainly Hummingbird, the 1GHz processor and GPU, and the gigantic 4-inch touchscreen. Both of these deliver unparalleled performance and take the Android OS to a new level.
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The display - a Super AMOLED brings a respectable 480x800 resolution as well as truly vibrant colors. The 500.000 to 1 contrast ratio compares to HD television specs, which makes the image amazingly sharp. The touchscreen part is also very responsive, with practically no lag from your commands to the phone's actions.

The 1GHz Hummingbird also has lightning speed of execution, for both video and 3D tasks. 

The chassis is light and thin, and it does feel rather cheap, more so than we would expect from a high-end smartphone. That however is a small drawback for keeping so many features in such a compact package. The micro-USB port also has a new sliding cover that can locks firmly, both in open and shut positions, not the standard rubber flaps used in many other phones.
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Built-in memory can be 8GB or 16GB, depending on the model, and can take another 32GB, if you add a microSD card.

The 5MP camera does well in good lighting and can also shoot 720P HD video, but does not have a built in flash, so low light conditions are not the best for it.

The Galaxy S' battery performance is somewhat limited, in no small part because of the Super AMOLED screen. It should last the entire day if you're lucky, however if used actively at full screen brightness, the battery will be empty in a matter of hours.

All things considered this smartphone brings together some impressive hardware with a not so great software and widgets, and a good 5MP camera that lacks any flash or light source. None of these are a deal breaker though, since it has a great look, fits well in the hand and pocket, and has a generous screen surface, and so this Samsung Galaxy S review recommends it as a great smartphone to buy.