The Samsung Epic 4G is the only Galaxy S phone to have a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
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Super AMOLED
Like the other Galaxy S phones, the Samsung Epic 4G has a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1Ghz Hummingbird processor, and Samsung's new and improved TouchWiz 3.0 interface.
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Solid build
The Samsung Epic 4G is easily the bulkiest of the Galaxy S series of phones, which is mostly due to the addition of the keyboard. That results in a decidedly solid and durable feel.
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Slim enough
The Samsung Epic 4G is 0.56 inch thick, which is still quite slim for a slider phone.
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Large
The Samsung Epic 4G's size results in a relatively large footprint, especially when held in small hands.
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Keys
The Samsung Epic 4G has a great keyboard, with keys that are well-spaced apart and provide a fantastic tactile response.
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Spacious
In addition to the regular QWERTY keys, the keyboard also has four physical controls for the usual Android shortcuts for menu, home, back, and search.
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5.0 megapixel
The Samsung Epic 4G has a 5.0-megapixel camera on the back in addition to an LED flash. It is the only Galaxy S phone to have a flash for the camera.
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Decent photos
The Samsung Epic 4G takes pretty good photos, with crisp images and natural-looking colors.
