Samsung's Galaxy Android-based mobile phone has received its certification for HD video playback at 720p resolution. This makes the Galaxy S is the world's first Android to be DivX Certified for HD and the second overall DivX HD Certified phone, following the successful launch of the Samsung Wave.

DivX technology is claimed to produce highly compressed video that requires minimal storage for the highest quality media experience on a mobile platform for viewing anytime, anywhere. Products that bear the DivX Certified logo undergo testing program to ensure reliable video creation and playback, interoperability with other DivX Certified devices and the visual quality users expect from DivX.

Designed for multimedia applications such as mobile video, the Galaxy S has a 4-inch super AMOLED display and is powered by a 1 GHz processor. This says Samsung results in a device with faster upload and download times, and a rich multimedia experience.

To run DivX video on the Galaxy S, users load video libraries of both standard definition and HD 720p movies in the DivX format on the internal and external memory (expandable to 32GB) and then play. The Galaxy S can also connect directly to other DivX Certified devices, such as HDTVs and will also support the secure playback of major Hollywood titles in the DivX format from leading studios.

"The Galaxy S has exploded in popularity, and we are very excited to join Samsung in promoting its new DivX HD capabilities," commented Kevin Hell, Chief Executive Officer, DivX, Inc. "We're pleased that Samsung recognises the importance of the DivX brand in providing their consumers with a seamless, high-quality entertainment experience."