Evolution of Samsung Galaxy S Series: Galaxy S to S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S series has been a flagship lineup that has set benchmarks in the smartphone industry. Since its inception in 2010, Samsung’s Galaxy S series has evolved significantly, introducing groundbreaking features and innovations with every release. Here’s a complete look at all the Samsung Galaxy S series phones, from the original Galaxy S to the latest Galaxy S24 Ultra.

1. Samsung Galaxy S (2010)

– Launch Date: June 2010
– Key Features:
– 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display (480 x 800 pixels)
– 1 GHz Hummingbird processor
– 5 MP rear camera
– Android 2.1 Éclair (upgradable to Android 2.3 Gingerbread)
– 1,500 mAh battery

The original Galaxy S was Samsung’s answer to the iPhone. It featured a bright Super AMOLED display and a powerful (for its time) 1 GHz processor, setting the foundation for future Galaxy S models.

2. Samsung Galaxy S II (2011)

– Launch Date: April 2011
– Key Features:
– 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display
– 1.2 GHz dual-core Exynos processor
– 8 MP rear camera, 2 MP front camera
– Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean)
– 1,650 mAh battery

The Galaxy S II, with its thinner design, better camera, and more powerful dual-core processor, was a global success.

3. Samsung Galaxy S III (2012)

– Launch Date: May 2012
– Key Features:
– 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display (720 x 1280 pixels)
– 1.4 GHz quad-core Exynos processor
– 8 MP rear camera, 1.9 MP front camera
– Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradable to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean)
– 2,100 mAh battery

The Galaxy S III was the first to feature Samsung’s “Nature UX” and introduced innovative features like Smart Stay and S Voice.

4. Samsung Galaxy S4 (2013)

– Launch Date: April 2013
– Key Features:
– 5.0-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display
– 1.9 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 (or Exynos 5410 octa-core)
– 13 MP rear camera, 2 MP front camera
– Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop)
– 2,600 mAh battery

The Galaxy S4 was packed with features, including gesture controls, air gestures, and a better camera. It became one of Samsung’s best-selling phones.

5. Samsung Galaxy S5 (2014)

– Launch Date: April 2014
– Key Features:
– 5.1-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display
– 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor
– 16 MP rear camera with 4K video recording
– Android 4.4.2 KitKat (upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
– 2,800 mAh battery (removable)
– IP67 water and dust resistance, fingerprint scanner

The Galaxy S5 introduced water resistance and a fingerprint scanner, setting a trend for future flagships.

6. Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge (2015)

– **Launch Date:** April 2015
– **Key Features:**
– 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display
– 2.1 GHz octa-core Exynos 7420 processor
– 16 MP rear camera with OIS, 5 MP front camera
– Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat)
– 2,550 mAh battery (non-removable)

The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge featured a premium glass and metal design, with the S6 Edge offering a curved display for the first time.

7. Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge (2016)

– Launch Date:  March 2016
– Key Features:
– 5.1-inch (S7) / 5.5-inch (S7 Edge) Quad HD Super AMOLED display
– Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890 processor
– 12 MP rear camera with Dual Pixel technology
– Android 6.0 Marshmallow (upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo)
– 3,000 mAh (S7) / 3,600 mAh (S7 Edge) battery

The Galaxy S7 series brought back microSD card support and IP68 water resistance.

8. Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ (2017)

– Launch Date: April 2017
– Key Features:
– 5.8-inch (S8) / 6.2-inch (S8+) Quad HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display
– Snapdragon 835 or Exynos 8895 processor
– 12 MP rear camera, 8 MP front camera
– Android 7.0 Nougat (upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie)
– 3,000 mAh (S8) / 3,500 mAh (S8+) battery

The S8 series introduced the Infinity Display, reducing bezels and removing the physical home button.

9. Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ (2018)

– Launch Date: March 2018
– Key Features:
– 5.8-inch (S9) / 6.2-inch (S9+) Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display
– Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 processor
– 12 MP rear camera with variable aperture, 8 MP front camera
– Android 8.0 Oreo (upgradable to Android 10)
– 3,000 mAh (S9) / 3,500 mAh (S9+) battery

The S9 series focused on camera improvements, with a variable aperture for low-light photography.

10. Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10+ / S10e (2019)

–  Launch Date:  March 2019
– Key Features:
– Dynamic AMOLED displays (6.1-inch S10, 6.4-inch S10+, 5.8-inch S10e)
– Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 processor
– Triple/dual rear cameras (depending on model)
– Android 9.0 Pie (upgradable to Android 12)
– Up to 4,100 mAh battery (S10+)

The S10 lineup marked Samsung’s 10th anniversary with in-display fingerprint sensors and hole-punch cameras.

11. Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra (2020)

– Launch Date: March 2020
– Key Features:
– Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with 120Hz refresh rate
– Snapdragon 865 or Exynos 990 processor
– Triple/quad rear cameras (108 MP on S20 Ultra)
– Android 10 (upgradable to Android 13)
– Up to 5,000 mAh battery (S20 Ultra)

The S20 series focused on high refresh rates, 5G connectivity, and powerful camera systems.

12. Samsung Galaxy S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra (2021)

– Launch Date: January 2021
– Key Features:
– Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
– Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 processor
– Up to 108 MP rear camera (S21 Ultra)
– Android 11 (upgradable to Android 14)
– Up to 5,000 mAh battery (S21 Ultra)

The S21 series introduced a new camera housing design and S Pen support on the S21 Ultra.

13. Samsung Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra (2022)

– Launch Date: February 2022
– Key Features:
– Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with Vision Booster
– Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 processor
– Up to 108 MP rear camera with Nightography (S22 Ultra)
– Android 12 (upgradable to Android 14)
– Up to 5,000 mAh battery (S22 Ultra)

The S22 Ultra replaced the Galaxy Note series with a built-in S Pen.

14. Samsung Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra (2023)

– Launch Date: February 2023
– Key Features:
– Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
– Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
– 200 MP rear camera (S23 Ultra)
– Android 13 (upgradable to Android 15

– Up to 5,000 mAh battery (S23 Ultra)

The S23 Ultra brought a 200 MP sensor, setting new standards in smartphone photography.

15. Samsung Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra (2024)

– Launch Date: February 2024
– Key Features:
– Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with LTPO technology (1-120Hz)
– Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2500 processor
– Up to 250 MP rear camera (S24 Ultra) with advanced AI enhancements
– Android 14 (upgradable to Android 16)
– 5,000 mAh battery with faster 65W wired charging

The latest S24 Ultra continues to push the envelope with a groundbreaking 250 MP camera, improved AI features, and faster charging capabilities.