• About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Droidfeats
No Result
View All Result
  • Tips
  • APPS
  • WALLPAPERSQHD
  • #TheBest
    • Get Google Camera
    • USB Drivers
    • Get Xposed Framework
    • Get Magisk
    • Get SuperSU
    • Get Play Store
    • Get ADB binaries
    • Get YouTube Vanced
    • Theme engine
  • Commands
  • Bloatware
  • Tips
  • APPS
  • WALLPAPERSQHD
  • #TheBest
    • Get Google Camera
    • USB Drivers
    • Get Xposed Framework
    • Get Magisk
    • Get SuperSU
    • Get Play Store
    • Get ADB binaries
    • Get YouTube Vanced
    • Theme engine
  • Commands
  • Bloatware
No Result
View All Result
Droidfeats
No Result
View All Result

How Samsung’s Galaxy S line-up has evolved over time?

Saeed Ashif Ahmed by Saeed Ashif Ahmed
Reading Time: 7 mins read
0

Samsung just launched its Galaxy S10 flagship smartphone, marking 10 years of its most successful product line. That’s a major milestone for any company because very few product lines in the world survive for a whole decade. Fortunately, the Samsung Galaxy S series of smartphones is one of them. The latest set of devices launched under it are gorgeous and completely packed with powerful features.

However, it has not always been the case. Several times Galaxy S smartphones came with minor upgrades only. So, we thought that on this occasion it will be interesting to see how the Galaxy S series has evolved over its lifetime of 10 years. And here we’re with all the necessary details. Let’s get started but before that, shout out to AndroidBlogg for allowing us to use them as a reference.

Contents show
1 Samsung Galaxy S
2 Samsung Galaxy S II
3 Samsung Galaxy S III
4 Samsung Galaxy S4
5 Samsung Galaxy S5
6 Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge
7 Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
8 Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
9 Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+
10 Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+
11 Conclusion

Samsung Galaxy S

Samsung Galaxy S
Source: GSMarena.com

The very first Galaxy S device was launched in 2010. It had one home button and two touch sensitive menu and back buttons on its left and right sides, respectively. It was also the phone due to which Samsung got sued by Apple for patent infringement, but let’s leave it.

The device had a 4-inch Super AMOLED display with 480×800 px resolution. In today’s era, we may find this resolution cringe-worthy, but it was flagship standard 10 yrs ago. Also, there was a 1GHz single core processor and only 512mb of RAM. The main camera was 5 megapixel, and selfie camera was a VGA snapper.

  • See also: How to install Samsung Official Firmware using Odin (Detailed tutorial)

Samsung Galaxy S II

Samsung Galaxy S II
Source: GSMarena.com

A year passed and then came Galaxy SII. It had a much more polished and premium design than its predecessor, and it was also the first Galaxy S device to have a multi-core processor and RAM size in a gigabyte. S2 had a 4.3-inches large display with same 480×800 px resolution, Exynos 4210 dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, and 1,650 mAhbattery.

It was also the first Galaxy device to support full HD video recording, thanks to its 8MP primary camera. The selfie camera was also a 2mp shooter. Clearly, it was a significant upgrade from its predecessor, which is the reason why it became a major hit in the market.

  • See also: Download Samsung Experience 10 Launcher v10.0.00.51 APK now!

Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung Galaxy S III
Source: GSMarena.com

The spectacular sales record of Galaxy SII formed the foundation for a successful launch of Galaxy SIII, despite the lack of major changes in hardware. The only major changes were the introduction of a larger 4.8-inch screen with 720 x 1,280 px resolution and a bigger 2,100 mAh battery.

The design elements and other specifications remained almost unchanged, though there were rounded corners in this device instead of the steep corners that were present in its predecessor.

Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy S4
Source: GSMarena.com

By the time of Galaxy S4 launch Samsung had become the leader of the Android smartphone market. Moreover, its Galaxy S series of devices had played a major role in it, so the company didn’t mess up much with the design in 2013 as well. It was the time when the big-screen trend was going on in the market, so what Samsung did was providing a 5-inch screen with Full-HD display resolution.

However, that doesn’t mean other elements of hardware remained unchanged. There was also an octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, and a 13mp primary camera in this device. And yes – the roman numerals in the name of the device were also ditched in favour of numbers!

Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung Galaxy S5
Source: GSMarena.com

Though it belonged to the Galaxy S lineup, it still was one of the least successful smartphones launched by the company. Samsung was still playing safe, and the design of the device was almost like its predecessor, which is why it didn’t perform well in the market. Its key highlights were IP67 water resistance and fingerprint scanner, though the latter wasn’t as accurate as it would have been.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Source: GSMarena.com

The cool stuff started coming from 2015 when Samsung learned from the mistakes of Galaxy S5. It introduced S6 in two variants – one was a flat screened variant, and the other had its screen stretched to the edges. To make things more appealing both had large Super AMOLED QHD screens and 16mp rear-facing cameras. However, both also were the first devices to come without removable batteries and microSD card slots.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Since Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge had been wildly successful, Samsung once again played safe. Both these devices were sort of minor upgrades to S6 and S6 Edge as they had few significant changes. By this time the phones had grown to be as large as we use today: S7 had a 5.1-inches large screen, while S7 Edge had 5.5-inches large one.

One notable and pleasant surprise was the return of the microSD card slot. It also looks like whenever Samsung introduces such minor upgrades, it has a tendency to significantly bump the battery size for providing at least a few big changes on paper. The battery of S7 was 3,000 mAh vs 2,550 mAh of S6.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

Before Galaxy S8 and S8+ arrived, Samsung had gone through one of its worst crises: the Galaxy Note 7 battery debacle! Galaxy Note lineup was the other major driver of the company’s revenues besides Galaxy S lineup, so it was essential to regain the lost public trust.

Therefore, Galaxy S8 launched in 2017 was not only significantly different from all its predecessors in design but also in specifications. There was a 5.8-inch screen with minimum bezels in Galaxy S8, and the other variant called S8+ (not S8 Edge) went even further by introducing a 6.2-inches large screen. It was also the first device to come with Samsung’s proprietary Bixby assistant.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

Samsung Galaxy S9

Galaxy S8 and S8+ had been major successes, so Samsung again stuck to the formula. Both Galaxy S9 and S9+ launched last year were minor upgrades over their predecessors. There were only a few major changes thrown in here and there. For example, S9+ had a dual aperture in its main camera, and it also had a 2x optical zoom. Samsung also introduced its AR emojis with this device, which was the answer to Apple’s Animojis.

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Finally, we’ve got Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ a few days back. Since S9 and S9+ had minor increments, these two launched last week are major upgrades. The screen now occupies almost entire real estate on the front, and Samsung has also found an intelligent way to bypass the notch. There’s also an on-screen fingerprint scanner in these devices, though we’ll have to see how fast and accurate it is.

  • See also: Download Night Theme APK based on Samsung Experience 10 – PIE UI elements

On paper, it looks like they’re worthy of their big bucks, but if you want a detailed analysis, then please wait for a detailed review in the next few days.

Conclusion

So that’s how our beloved Galaxy S series came to the present day. From bulky blocks of plastic to beautiful pieces of art, the transformation has been phenomenal. If you’ve owned and used any of these devices, do share your experience in the comments. And, also keep an eye on our updates to learn more about Galaxy S10 and S10+.

ShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Realme is “reconsidering” Camera2API for the Realme 2 Pro!

Next Post

How to install Substratum on Android Oreo without root access?

Saeed Ashif Ahmed

Saeed Ashif Ahmed

Saeed Ashif Ahmed, the visionary behind SEOChasing Pvt. Ltd., holds a deep fascination for exploring the potential of emerging technologies in fostering a world that is more just, equitable, and compassionate. His multifaceted persona encompasses a love for cars, a background in civil engineering, an abiding passion for cricket, and an unwavering devotion to his alma mater, Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) - a true embodiment of his affection for his roots.

Popular in the community

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: the best Android wearable yet?

by Saeed Ashif Ahmed
October 20, 2021
Samsung

Google Drive link: One UI 3.0 Based on Android 11 for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

by Vikasdeep Jangra
September 21, 2021
Apps

Google Camera port (ZGcam) for Samsung Galaxy phones (Exynos models)

by Saeed Ashif Ahmed
February 17, 2022
Samsung

Download & Install One UI 3.0 on all Galaxy S20 variants [Google Drive Link]

by Vikasdeep Jangra
January 21, 2021
Samsung

Update Galaxy S20 (all models) to One UI 2.5 Official Firmware

by Saeed Ashif Ahmed
August 23, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung

3 quick tips for Samsung Galaxy S20; last one is the best!

by Rafiqul Islam
April 11, 2022
Samsung

Update Galaxy S9 SM-G960U (USA) to Android 10 (manually) [One UI 2.1 Official]

by Saeed Ashif Ahmed
July 1, 2020
Galaxy A20
Samsung

Update Galaxy A20 SM-A205U (US models) to Android 10 / 9 Official Firmware

by Saeed Ashif Ahmed
June 20, 2020
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Apps

21 best photo editing apps for Android in 2023

by Farheen Siddqa
May 10, 2023
0

Often, when we take photos, capturing that flawless image can prove to be elusive, necessitating the use of various editing...

Read more

5 Android apps to create the best Flyer designs

April 29, 2023
Gcam port

Gcam Port Hub (all device list): Best Google camera for your Android

April 2, 2023
Top tips for playing Destiny 2 for beginners

Top tips for playing Destiny 2 for beginners

March 22, 2023

Coin Master Generator! Beware of scammers and keep your account Safe

March 15, 2023
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs
Copyright & DMCA

Powered by SEOChasing Pvt. Ltd. ©2012-2023 | All rights reserved. Hosted on GreenGeeks.com.

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • DMCA
  • Droidfeats is hiring!
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Powered by SEOChasing Pvt. Ltd. ©2012-2023 | All rights reserved. Hosted on GreenGeeks.com.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.