Samsung Galaxy S Previewed- 4-inch Android Smartphone coming soon to Bell

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

This is the Samsung Galaxy S (also known as the Vibrant, Captivate and Epic4G in other markets). Once it launches in July it will be the largest-screened smartphone and Android (OS 2.1) device on the Canadian market. Specs and exclusive video after the jump.

Canadianreviewer.com was given an opportunity to see and demo the Samsung Galaxy S a few weeks ago. Paul Brannen, Samsung's VP for the mobile communication division walked us through the device's key features while Vlastimir Lalovic, director of realization for wireless terminals showed us the device's overall functionality. Check full press release here.

The super-AMOLED screen on this device at the 4-inch size is stunning and manages to scale the Android OS and all its icons in a vast and easy to read expanse. Up close, we can attest that this is the most gorgeous and lavish screen we've seen on any smartphone to date. 

The Samsung Galaxy S (right) dwarfs even the Motorola Milestone's huge 3'7-inch screenThe  Samsung Galaxy S also features a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor,  5 Megapixel camera capable of 720P video recording and output to an HDMI source. You also have the ability to connect wirelessly to other Samsung appliances like printers, TVs and monitors. Pricing and availability details have not yet been released but those  thinking of getting a new smartphone or an Android device should definitely check this smartphone out.

Its functionality, upgradeable OS and sleek form factor are definitely a cut above what we have seen so far. Media-centric users who use their smartphones to surf the web, socialize and watch videos will really benefit from the device's screen. It is suitably thin and lightweight although it is made up from a patterned glossy plastic which tends to soak up smudges and fingerprints. We actually preferred the metal finish on the Samsung Wave phone which seemed to have gotten  a higher-end treatment overall.

We're hoping to be able to test the unit upon release and see how the Samsung TouchWiz add-on works with Android 2.1 as well as how battery life and call-quality  and reception plays out.

Update on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 4:11PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

It seems as per Bell's press release that there will be varied versions of the Samsung Galaxy S released in Canada. The first is the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant from Bell which is the unit we previewed, photographed and  demoed in the article. Other versions with the same specs but with cosmetic differences will likely be released on other carriers this year. (ED)