Samsung Galaxy Series has been one of the most popular, best-selling and the most talked about phone series ever launched. This series holds the credit behind the popularity of Samsung, and this series is the real reason why Samsung is among the top competitors in Smartphone segment (in fact, it is giving a tough competition to every Smartphone company because of its vast and varied range). The Galaxy Series has been in existence since June 2009 when Samsung launched its first model of the series GT-I7500. Ever since then, more than 70 phones have been launched by Samsung in the galaxy series, and now the series has been expanded not just to phones but also to tablets, phablets, with the most recent launch being that the of Galaxy Gear Smart watch. The Galaxy Series’ some of the most impressive products are as follows:
1. Samsung Galaxy also Known As GT I7500:
The first launch in this series was of GT-I7500 which was launched in June 2009. At that time, it was speculated that Android will grab the number two spot in the Smartphone market by 2012 and this phone was assumed to be the pioneer for this achievement.
- Weighted 114 grams
- Ran on android v1.6
- 3.5” TFT display
- 256 MHz processor
- 128 MB RAM
- 8GB internal memory
- 5MP rear camera
2. Samsung Galaxy Y:
It was a low-end android-based device launched by Samsung under the galaxy series in August, 2011. Seven variants to this model have been launched by Samsung so far. It gained popularity due to its high-speed 3G connectivity and its reasonable price. Its main features are as follows:
- Weighted 97.5 grams
- Ran on android v2.3.5 (upgradable to v2.3.6 OS)
- 3.5” TFT display
- 832 MHz processor
- 384MB RAM
- 190 MB internal memory
- 2MP rear camera
3. Samsung Galaxy Ace:
At the time of release, a phone should have some features which can serve the purpose even after a year but this particular phone was way beyond than time. It was launched in February, 2011; galaxy ace is still one of the most popular phones in the low-priced phones. Its main features are as follows:
- Weighted 113 grams
- Ran on android v2.3.6
- 3.5” TFT display
- 800 MHz processor
- 384MB RAM
- 512MB internal memory
- 5MP rear camera
4. Samsung Galaxy W:
The small screen size wasn’t much of a problem back then and since it was powered by the same chipset that was used inside S Plus, it was high on the Samsung ladder.It was launched in October 2011, it had following features:
- Weighted 110 grams
- Ran on android v2.3.6
- 3.5” TFT display
- 800×480 screen resolution
- 1.4GHz single-core processor
- 512MB RAM
- 4GB internal memory
- 5MP rear camera
5. Samsung Galaxy Nexus:
It was launched in October, 2011, nexus was co-developed by Google and Samsung, and this phone was later discontinued due to the high success of its successor phone. It supported Ice Cream Sandwich and packed an impressive spec sheet which was its main weapon. It had the following features:
- Weighted 135 grams
- Ran on android v4.3
- 4.65” TFT display
- 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 16GB internal memory
- 5MP rear camera and 1.3MP front camera
6. Samsung Galaxy Grand:
It packed a 5 inch screen which was added to cater every possible need and was based on a perfect taste and budget. It was a midrange phone which had a sheer screen and was the one to go for. This Smartphone was announced in December 2012, and has been a huge success since then, with many special editions and further variants launched further. It had the following main features:
- Weighted 162 grams
- Ran on android v4.1.2 (upgradable to v4.2.2)
- 5.0” TFT display
- 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB internal memory
- 8MP rear camera and 2MP front camera
7. Samsung Galaxy Win:
Nothing was to say about the phone as it received a mixed response from the customers as some complained about the poor battery life while some complained about the flickering. It was announced in May, 2013; this phone had following features:
- Weighted 144 grams
- Ran on android v4.1.2
- 4.7” TFT display
- 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB internal memory
- 5MP rear camera
8. Samsung Galaxy Core:
Dual SIM was a new concept back then with just a few specific group of people buying it but with the change in technology people started buying dual SIM phones for a range of purposes.A value for money, this phone was launched in May, 2013; this mid-ranged phone had following features:
- Weighted 124 grams
- Ran on android v4.1.2
- 3.5” TFT display
- 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB internal memory
- 5MP rear camera
9. Samsung Galaxy Star:
It was compact and cubicle. Though some people complained about the slow processor and hanging problem but it was a small package with high aspirations.It was launched in May, 2013; it was the cheapest Smartphone of the galaxy series, and had the following main features:
- Weighted 102.5 grams
- Ran on android v4.1.2
- 3” TFT display
- 1GHz processor
- 512MB RAM
- 4GB internal memory
- 2MP rear camera
10. Samsung Galaxy Grand 2:
With increased screen size and an update in every possible area, it produced much better units than its predecessor. Processing became more robust, new design features were added and it was nothing less than a flagship phone. A successor to the grand series, it had the following features:
- Weighted 162 grams
- Ran on android v4.3
- 5.25” TFT display
- 1.2GHz quad- core processor
- 8GB RAM
- 8GB internal memory
- 8MP rear camera and 1.9MP front camera
11. Samsung Galaxy J:
A high-priced Smartphone; it was packed with a 13MP autofocus camera and a 5 inch display. It was launched in December 2013, it had the following features:
- Weighted 146 grams
- Ran on android v4.3
- 5.0” super AMOLED display
- 2.3GHz quad- core processor
- 3GB RAM
- 16GB internal memory
- 13.2MP rear camera
12. Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2:
The main drop back of this device was that it was encapsulated by a 3.2 inch screen and a dual SIM functionality. The latest launch in this series is a low-end Smartphone with the following features:
- Weighted 110 grams
- Ran on android v4.4.2
- 3.2” TFT display
- 1GHz processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 4GB internal memory
- 2MP rear camera
Samsung Galaxy S Series:
It included high-end super smart phones from the galaxy series. Over 160 million phones from this series have been sold since June, 2010; when this series was launched.
It was launched in 2010; this series became immensely popular and was one of the best selling series of the year. It has following phones in the sub-series:
13. Galaxy S i9000:
Every tech company was launching flagship phones at that time nut Samsung entered the party a little late but it was a bang. It had the following features:
- Weighted 119 grams
- This phone ran on an android v2.1 OS which could be upgraded to android v2.3
- It had a super AMOLED screen of 233 pi/in resolution
- 1GHz single core processor
- 0.5GB RAM
- 8GB of storage (expandable up to 32GB) )
- A front camera of 0.3MP and a rear camera of 5MP
14. Galaxy S Duos:
Single SIM wasn’t enough. So, Samsung went with a Dual SIM phone which lit the candle for the big radar and it successfully implanted the DNA into this device. Launched in September 2012, this phone had following features:
- Weighted 118 grams
- Ran on an android v4.0 OS, which could be upgraded to android v4.1.2
- It had a 4” screen with a display resolution of 233 pi/in
- Ran on a 1GHz single core processor and 0.75GB RAM
- It had an internal memory of 4GB (expandable to 32GB)
- A front camera of 0.3MP and a rear camera of 5MP
15. Samsung Galaxy S II:
It was split as a beam of bright light and it seemed that new energy and speed was ejaculated from the ever growing galaxy series. Launched in 2011, galaxy S II had following phones in the sub-series:
Galaxy SII i9100:
Launched in April 2011:
- Weighted 116 grams
- 4.3” super AMOLED PLUS display with a screen resolution of 217 pi/in
- Had a 1.2GHz dual- core processor
- 1GB RAM
- Internal memory of 16GB (expandable up to 32GB)
- 8MP camera
- Ran on android 2.3 OS which could be upgraded to android v4.1.2
Galaxy S II Plus i9105:
Launched in February, 2013; this phone ran on android v4.1.2 OS, which could be upgraded to android v4.2.2 and had all other features same as that of
I9100 except for the lesser internal memory of 8GB.
16. Samsung Galaxy S III i930:
It was termed as the Bugatti Veyron of smartphones as Samsung didn’t leave any stone unturned to unleash a giant. Launched in May, 2012; it had following features:
- Weighted 133 grams
- Ran on android v4.0 OS (upgradable to v4.3)
- 4.8” super AMOLED display
- 306 pi/in screen resolution
- 1.4GHz quad-core processor
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB internal memory
- 1.9MP front and 8MP rear camera
17. Samsung Galaxy S IV:
Samsung galaxy series was trying to pull up the competition from two biggest rivals and this device was its only hope.Launched in June, 2013; it had the following features:
- Weighted 153 grams
- Ran on android v4.2.2 OS (upgradable to v4.4.2)
- 5.0” super AMOLED display
- 441 pi/in screen resolution
- 1.9GHz quad- core processor
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB internal memory
- 2.1MP front and 8MP rear camera
18. Samsung Galaxy S V:
Every time Samsung flips up a digit, people get amazed and why not! It goes keeps on increasing for Samsung in terms of specs and features. Launched in June, 2014; it had the following features:
- Weighed 170 grams
- Ran on android v4.4.2 OS
- 5.1” super AMOLED display
- 432 pi/in screen resolution
- 2.5GHz quad- core processor
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB internal memory
- 2.1MP front and 16MP rear camera
Samsung Galaxy Note Series
Launched in 2011, it included high-end phablets and tablets and has been a huge success ever since then. Here’s a look at this series:
19. Galaxy Note:
Just when Android became boring, this series pulled it off and set the things back on track. A stylus, bigger screen, higher resolution etc were more than just additions. It had the following features:
- Weighted 178 grams
- Ran on android v2.3 OS (upgradable to v4.1)
- 5.3” super AMOLED display
- 800X1280 screen resolution
- 1.4GHz dual-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 32GB internal memory
- 2MP front and 8MP rear camera
20. Galaxy Note II:
Samsung has made some great devices but never got the success it deserved. Even then, some of its phones reached iconic status like this Note phone. It had the following features:
- Weighted 180 grams
- Ran on android v4.1 (upgradable to v4.4.2 OS)
- 5.55” super AMOLED display
- 720X1280 screen resolution
- 1.6GHz quad-core processor
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB internal memory
- 1.9MP front and 8MP rear camera
21. Galaxy Note III:
Cutting edge tech, hardware design and beautiful screen made this phone a hit among others out there. It had the following features:
- Weighted 168 grams
- Ran on android v4.3 (upgradable to v4.4 OS)
- 5.7” super AMOLED display
- 1080X1920 screen resolution
- 2.3GHz quad-core processor
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB internal memory
- 2MP front and 13MP rear camera
22. Galaxy Note 8.0 Tablet:
Samsung launched this tablet just to fulfil its space in the market. It had the following features:
- Weighted 338 grams
- Ran on android v4.1 (upgradable to v4.4 OS)
- 8” TFT display
- 1.6GHz quad-core processor
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB internal memory
- 1.3MP front and 5MP rear camera
23. Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet:
Packed with an S Pen, it was a creative notch at its best. It had the following features:
- Weighted 599 grams
- Ran on android v4.0 (upgradable to v4.1 OS)
- 10.1” super PLS TFT display
- 1.4GHz quad-core processor
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB internal memory
- 1.9MP front and 5MP rear camera
24. Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Tablet:
Power, clarity and efficiency were the main highlighters of this tablet. It had the following features:
- Weighted 537 grams
- Ran on android v4.3
- 10.1” super PLS TFT display
- 2.3GHz quad-core processor
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB internal memory
- 2MP front and 8MP rear camera
The Galaxy Series of Samsung, with new and startling features with every launch has gained enormous success and will continue to do so with the kind of effort Samsung put into its designs, remarkable specifications, perplexing features and guaranteed value to the price.
