TLDR: Samsung Galaxy S series: from basic 2010 smartphone to advanced, feature-rich models with AMOLED displays, AI, and price hikes. Keywords: innovation, AMOLED, AI, Galaxy S24.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “Reviewing EVERY Samsung Galaxy S Ever!” by Marques Brownlee
Key Takeaways:
- Samsung’s Naming Origin: The “Galaxy” name comes from a wine enjoyed by Samsung executives, leading to a series of phones with names indicating their target or features (e.g., Galaxy F for “Fun”, Galaxy Z for “Zero”, Galaxy M for “Millennial”, Galaxy A for “Alpha”).
- Wide Product Range: Samsung is known for experimenting widely, offering a vast array of phones across different price brackets, feature sets, and specifications.
- Galaxy S Series Evolution: From the first Galaxy S in 2010, known for its basic features and plastic build, to the Galaxy S24, Samsung’s devices have transformed into highly refined, powerful smartphones with advanced cameras, displays, and AI features.
- Significant Technological Advancements: Over the years, Samsung has introduced numerous innovations, including AMOLED displays, increased battery capacities, and the introduction of various “Edge” and “Active” variants to cater to different user preferences.
- Experimentation and Features: Samsung’s willingness to experiment has led to a wide variety of features, some of which have become standard (e.g., fingerprint readers, high-resolution displays), while others were less successful (e.g., the plastic Snap-on keyboard).
- Price Increases Over Time: As Samsung added more features and refined its smartphones, the price of the Galaxy S series has progressively increased, reflecting the added value and technological advancements.
- Design and Hardware Changes: Through its iterations, Samsung has made significant changes in design and hardware, such as moving the volume rocker, removing the headphone jack, and introducing and then moving away from curved displays.
- Focus on User Experience: Despite its experiments, Samsung has consistently focused on improving the user experience, with advancements in display technology, camera capabilities, and battery life being key areas of focus.
- Competitive Positioning: The Galaxy S series has been positioned as a direct competitor to other flagship smartphones, incorporating features in response to competitors and market trends, such as voice assistants and high-refresh-rate screens.
- Future Directions and Challenges: Samsung continues to explore new features and technologies, such as CH2 support and magnet-based accessories with the Galaxy S24, showing a commitment to innovation and adaptation to user needs.
