Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) vs Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)

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

7/5/2012 1:39 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)

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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	vs	1 Advantage Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core143% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	412MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)17% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+16GB (15GB available)15% More internal storage for applications and files

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
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
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Model	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S1 i9000	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	6/2/2010	6/1/2007
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight	119 grams (4.17 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	iOS 1.0
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	iOS 3.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity	32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (15GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	UMTS 900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Not supported
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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.6 hours	8 hours
Standby	576 hours (24 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2) • Java framework	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)	iPhone 2G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)