Samsung Galaxy S 4G Review

Samsung Galaxy S 4G Review (T-Mobile)
The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is the first entrant to the line with HSPA+ support, but is the speed supported by a quality device worthy of your two-year contract?

Samsung's Galaxy S 4G is finally here, but is it going to live up to the hype? Will you be happy with it a few months into your contract let alone two years from now?

Surprisingly, yes, you probably will be happy with the Galaxy S 4G. We're giving it 4.5 stars out of 5 based on call quality, the updates to Samsung's TouchWiz interface (especially the tray), the overall rich look of the Super AMOLED screen and more.

This isn't to say that all aspects of the phone are perfect. The body feels fairly solid due to its size, but the back is just a plastic shell, and feels like it could go flying off without a whole lot of prompting, a big drawback to the overall sturdiness feeling of the handset. Even though TouchWiz has received some modifications, it still isn't the best Google interface out there. Flash is sluggish despite the rest of the system being pretty snappy, and we'd actually recommend you shut it off and forgo it.

Here are all of the specs in case you aren't familiar with them.
Samsung Galaxy S 4G Specs * Android 2.2 Froyo * TouchWiz 3.0 UI * 4-inch Super AMOLED (480 x 800) screen * Gorilla Glass display * 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor * Accelerometer * GPS * Internal Memory: 1GB ROM, 512 MB RAM * microSD, up to 32GB, 16GB card included * Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n * 5 MP rear camera * 720P HD video recording * Front facing camera with Qik video support * 1650mAh lithium ion battery

Even with a few drawbacks, it's a good phone, and a decent choice if you're an existing T-Mobile customer in need of a new phone, but it's not worth switching carriers for, or even if you are some ways away from your upgrade period.

What do you think? Any interest in the Samsung Galaxy S 4G?

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[Ilovesoftball1011]

If you want a flash get a camera!

[mkbitchin26]

but will it blend?

[il0vetoast]

should i get this phone?!

[TOPBOY52959]

how do you turn on the 4G with the Samsung galaxy S 4G? i can't seem to find it..

[FrightN1ght]

Just wondering, when using the phone did you have any problems with it freezing or lagging out in the long run?

[trufrend4lyfe]

Him: Megaherts blah blah2.3.6 gingerbread yoodoo service... quality

Me: Looks good, works, can text and call, ME GUSTA.

[TheAndroidAdventure]

I dont get why at all, but I live in Nampa, ID and my data speeds with this phone are over 10Mbps at all times. Maybe because there are WAY less people using the 4G spectrum? But I'm very happy with the data speeds as it's the same speed as my home internet. XD

[chris657garcia]

I updated my phone 2.3.6 gingerbread. I hate 2.2 froyo.

[TheTheRealBeast007]

@infinitexpmax me too! lol

[infinitexpmax]

i thought the black dot next top the phone is my computer screen so i try to scratch it out

LOL XD

[IshhJessica]

I got the phone for Christmas c: im using it to watch this video :D

[Passionbeautygal98]

Im getting this phone for christmas! xDD great review!

[hectorg0314]

@Spontan123456789 To the side

[BD1692]

@Spontan123456789 Middle

[Spontan123456789]

im getting this phone, and i really like it, but i only have one question..... when ur texting someone and u turn the phone into landscape mode, does the spacebar go in the middle of the keyboard or off to the side?

[ChrisFrmDMV]

Can't wait to get this fone...next wensday! people always complain about 100% touchscreen phones but im use to it because I an ipod touch.

[J0NATHAN9800]

Getting this phone next week! :D

[MegaLollipopLove]

i'd totally get this if it wasnt for a flash, but i lveo it cuz of the design ahhh im so confused between this one and the samsung exhibit 2

[foster842]

@puppylover22580795 i got the g2x just because of the dual core processor i like it never played with the galaxy s though so it may be good too

[karim111ish]

it wont come up on  my phone and i clicked wallpaper and i don't see that theme

[karim111ish]

how do u get that theme for the phone

[puppylover22580795]

@foster842 I'm stuck between them too! xD

[InfernalXpression]

@foster842 i personally prefer the galaxy s 4g...i find it functions better than the g2

[ConnleyPlusSamules]

@foster842 T-Mobile® G2x™ with Google™

[Feddykug27]

@jon4lakers Please help me :( for some reason my phone keeps randomly deleting my contacts but it still saves all the texts and calls i sent do you happen to know what the problem is?