Samsung Galaxy S

Samsung’s current flagship the "Galaxy S" has been launched in many markets under many different names. As Australia’s number 1 online GSM mobile phone store, MobiCity offer all variations of the device. Below is a break down of all the different variations and our network recommendations to ensure that you make the right choice.

i9000 – This is the normal OEM version and has a smooth, iPhone 3GS-like shape, two soft-touch buttons and one physical home button. It is recommended for all customers on all networks (has 3G 900/2100), except for Telstra NextG. Comes in both i9000 8GB and i9000 16GB versions and has a front-facing camera.

i9000M (also known as i9000 NextG) – As above, but with 3G 850, this device is recommended mainly for Telstra NextG customers, although has the primary network band (3G 2100) for other networks, so will work on them in metro areas. Is missing the regional 3G 900 band used by Vodafone and Optus. Has ‘Vibrant’ written on the box but is the normal i9000 configuration (also unbranded), except for the network chip diferences. Comes only in a 16GB version with a a front-facing camera.
From http://mobilephoneblog.com.au/

Captivate i897 – Very similar to the i9000M, but has a different (squarish shape) and 4 soft-touch buttons only. This device is recommended mainly for Telstra NextG customers (3G 850), although has the primary network band (3G 2100) for other networks, so will work on them in metro areas. Is missing the regional 3G 900 band used by Vodafone and Optus. Only available in 16GB and no front facing camera. Has AT&T network branding upon the device.

Fascinate T959D- Very similar to the i9000M, but with the 4 soft-touch buttons. This device is recommended mainly for Telstra NextG (3G 850) customers, although has the primary network band (3G 2100) for other networks, so will work on them in metro areas. Is missing the regional 3G 900 band used by Vodafone and Optus. Only available in 16GB and no front facing camera. Has network branding upon the device.

Vibrant T959 – i9000 shape but with the 4 soft-touch buttons. Not for NextG, but has the primary network band (3G 2100) for other networks. Is missing the regional 3G 900 band used by Vodafone and Optus..Comes only in a 16GB version with a a front-facing camera and is T-mobile network branded.