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Galaxy S 4G

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The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is a touchscreen smartphone manufactured by Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy S 4G uses a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor and a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy S 4G was released in February 2011 for T-Mobile.[1][2]

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Produced

2011–

Optics

480 x 800 pixels[1]

What it is

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is a Samsung touchscreen smartphone in the Galaxy S family. The handset was released in February 2011, and it was also known as the Samsung Vibrant Plus and Samsung Vibrant 4G.[1][2]

How it works

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is a mobile communication device that uses GSM and HSPA radio technology. The handset uses a 1.0 GHz Hummingbird Cortex-A8 processor and a PowerVR SGX540 graphics processor.[1][2]

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G has a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with 480 x 800 pixel resolution. The handset has a 5 megapixel rear camera, a front camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a memory card slot, and a removable battery.[1][2]

Where it fits in the process flow

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The Samsung Galaxy S 4G belongs in consumer mobile electronics rather than a wafer-fabrication process flow. The handset does not sit between lithography, deposition, etch, or diffusion steps.

Applications

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is suited to voice communication, messaging, web browsing, media playback, and mobile photography. The handset also supports Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity, GPS positioning, and expandable storage through a memory card slot.[1][2]

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Optics & imaging4

Resolution
480 x 800 pixels[1]
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Rear camera
5 MP[1]
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Front camera
0.3 MP (additional source says 1 MP)[2]
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Main camera
Single 5 MP, AF[1]
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Control & software1

Operating system
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradeable to 2.3.6[1]
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Dimensions & facilities2

Weight
118 g[1]
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Dimensions
122.4 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm[1]
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Configuration & options28

Referenced in patent litigation
Listed among Samsung phones Apple sought to ban sales of in the United States[3]
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Display size
4.0 inches[1]
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Display type
Super AMOLED[1]
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Processor
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8[1]
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Chipset
Hummingbird (Exynos 3110)[4]
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GPU
PowerVR SGX540[1]
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RAM
512 MB[1]
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Internal storage
1 GB (512 MB available)[4]
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Video
720p@30fps[1]
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Battery
1650 mAh, removable Li-Ion[1]
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Network
GSM / HSPA[1]
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SIM
Mini-SIM[1]
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WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot[1]
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Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX[1]
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USB
microUSB 2.0[1]
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Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass[1]
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Talk time
Up to 6.5 hours[2]
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Standby
Up to 12.5 days (300 hours)[4]
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Manufacturer
Samsung[2]
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Type
Android smartphone[1]
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Released
2011, February[1]
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Status
Discontinued[1]
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Also known as
Samsung Vibrant Plus, Samsung Vibrant 4G[1]
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Display
4.0 inches, Super AMOLED, 480 x 800 pixels[1]
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Chipset
Hummingbird[1]
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CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8[1]
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Memory
1GB 512MB RAM[1]
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Battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery[1]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 2011-02Production start[1]

    Released in February 2011.

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
Samsung Vibrant Plus—2011—gsmarena.com[1]
Samsung Vibrant 4G—2011—gsmarena.com[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of device is the Samsung Galaxy S 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is a touchscreen smartphone.[2][5]

What network technologies does the Samsung Galaxy S 4G use?

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G uses GSM and HSPA network technology.[1][2]

What processor does the Samsung Galaxy S 4G use?

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G uses a 1.0 GHz Hummingbird Cortex-A8 processor.[1][2]

What display does the Samsung Galaxy S 4G have?

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G has a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with 480 x 800 pixel resolution.[1][2]

Does the Samsung Galaxy S 4G include a front camera?

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G includes a front camera.[1][2]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the Galaxy S 4G are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Galaxy S 4G are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Galaxy S 4G are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the Galaxy S 4G is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Galaxy S 4G are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

  • No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Galaxy S 4G are on record.

    Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist

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Sources & citations

Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]gsmarena.com — gsmarena.comgsmarena.com
  2. [2]phonescoop.com — phonescoop.comphonescoop.com
  3. [3]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
  4. [4]phonemore.com — phonemore.comphonemore.com
  5. [5]Samsung Galaxy S (1st generation) - Wikipedia — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
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