Galaxy S (I9000) vs Galaxy S II
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S (I9000) and the Galaxy S II — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S (I9000) vs Galaxy S II: the key differences
The Galaxy S II arrived in 2011, 1 year after the Galaxy S (I9000) (2010), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S II runs the Exynos 4210 (2 cores, 1.2 GHz), while the Galaxy S (I9000) uses the Exynos 3110 (Hummingbird) 1 GHz.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S II has the larger battery, 1,650 mAh vs 1,500 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S (I9000) — 4.0″ WVGA Super AMOLED; Galaxy S II — 4.3″ WVGA Super AMOLED Plus.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S (I9000) — 5 MP, autofocus; Galaxy S II — 8 MP, autofocus, 1080p.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S II is lighter at 116 g (vs 119 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S (I9000) shipped with Android 2.1 (up to 2.3.6), TouchWiz 3.0; Galaxy S II with Android 2.3 (up to 4.1).
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S (I9000) | Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| Release | June 2010 | April 2011 |
| Display | 4.0″ WVGA Super AMOLED | 4.3″ WVGA Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 480 × 800 (233 ppi) | 480 × 800 (217 ppi) |
| Chipset | Exynos 3110 (Hummingbird) 1 GHz | Exynos 4210 (2 cores, 1.2 GHz) |
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 8 / 16 GB + microSD | 16 / 32 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 5 MP, autofocus | 8 MP, autofocus, 1080p |
| Front camera | 0.3 MP (VGA) | 2 MP |
| Battery | 1500 mAh, removable | 1650 mAh, removable |
| OS | Android 2.1 (up to 2.3.6), TouchWiz 3.0 | Android 2.3 (up to 4.1) |
| Dimensions | 122.4 × 64.2 × 9.9 mm | 125.3 × 66.1 × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 119 g | 116 g |
| Build | Plastic | Plastic |
| Launch price | ≈ $500 | ≈ $500 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.