Samsung Galaxy W (i8150), also known as Samsung Wonder, is an Android smartphone that is a smaller-sized variant of Samsung Galaxy S II.[1][2]
Galaxy W is a less-powerful downgrade compared to Galaxy S II, with specifications comparable to the larger Galaxy R. The device has a 3.68 in (9.34 cm) WVGA capacitive TFT LCD touchscreen with a 480x800 px resolution. The phone also features a 5-megapixel still-image camera that is capable of 720p video capture.
The main differences between Galaxy W and other variants are its single-core CPU (1.4 GHz manufactured by Qualcomm), higher screen pixel density compared to Galaxy S II and Galaxy R, and a slightly different physical design.
Prior to the release of Galaxy S II, there were speculative reports of Samsung's plans for a smaller stripped-down variant, which is a similar case-example to HTC HD Mini existing as a smaller version of HTC HD2.
Launch
First announced in August 2011, the Galaxy W made its market debut in October 2011.[1][3]
Hardware
Processor
The device uses a single-core 1.4 GHz Scorpion Qualcomm powered Snapdragon chip along with Adreno 205 for its GPU graphics.[1]
Memory
The handset has a system memory of 1.07 Gigabytes,1.7 GB of USB Storage and a dedicated 351 Megabytes of RAM.
Display
The phone uses a 93.89-millimetre (3.696 in) WVGA TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen which has a Pixel density (PPI) of '252'. It has a higher pixel density than its high-end counterpart, the S2 which has a pixel density of 217 ppi.
Camera
On the back of the device is a 5-megapixel camera with single LED flash that can record videos in up to a maximum 720p high-definition (HD). There is also a fixed-focus front-facing VGA camera for video calling, taking photos, as well as general video recording.
Connectivity
Galaxy W features industry-standard connectivity, including Bluetooth 3.0, Assisted GPS (AGPS), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, as well as micro-USB connectivity for files transfer and PC charging.[1] Also featured is a stereo FM radio[4] with RDS along with a 3.5mm audio headphone socket located at the top of the device.[5]
Software
Android operating system
The Galaxy W ships with Android 2.3.6 installed.
User interface
The Galaxy W employs the latest proprietary Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 user interface.
Bundled applications
The Galaxy W, like the Galaxy S II, features the inclusion of Samsung's 'Hub' applications for various multimedia use.[6] Included are:
- Social Hub
- Integrates popular social networking services like Facebook and Twitter into one place rather than in separate applications.
- Readers Hub
- Provides the ability to access, read and download online newspapers, e-books and magazines from a worldwide selection.
- Music Hub
- An application store for downloading and purchasing music on the device. Samsung has teamed up with 7digital to offer this service.[7]
- Game Hub
- An application store for downloading and purchasing games. Samsung has teamed up with partners including Gameloft to offer this service.[7]
- Other applications
- More applications include Samsung Kies, Kies Air, as well as Google Maps with Latitude, Places, Navigation.[8]
Media support
The Galaxy W supports various audio formats including MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, MID, AC3, IMY, FLAC, XMF audio formats and video formats support for MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, Xvid, VC-1. Recording & Playback of videos in up to 720p high-definition (HD).
Other variants
The T-Mobile USA variant of Galaxy W is Samsung Exhibit II 4G (SGH-T679).[9][10] It has a few hardware differences, including a 3 MP rear camera, and a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 CPU. Samsung Exhibit II 4G was rebranded as Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G by a software update on May 30, 2012.[11]
In 2014, T-Mobile sells an Exhibit version (SGH-599) through Walmart.
Another variant in some markets is Samsung Galaxy S2 Mini (not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy Mini 2).
Reception
Dan Sung, reviewing the Galaxy W device for Pocket-lint.com, had further noted the amount of downgraded features.[12] CNET UK briefly summarized the phone as "chunky" — in its small size dimensions, as well as "decent" for a lower-priced alternative to Galaxy S II.[13]
References
- ^ a b c d "Samsung Galaxy W I8150 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. August 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "Samsung introduces new GALAXY smartphone naming strategy, expands GALAXY smartphone range". Samsung Online (Press release). Archived from the original on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ Leavitt, Lydia (26 August 2011). "Samsung Galaxy W to launch on Three network in the UK". Engadget. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "(page 1) Samsung Galaxy W I8150 preview: First look". GSMArena.com. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "(page 2) Samsung Galaxy W I8150 preview: First look". GSMArena.com. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "(page 4) Samsung Galaxy W I8150 preview: First look". GSMArena.com. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ a b "Samsung Galaxy S2: what you need to know". TechRadar. 14 February 2011. Archived from the original on 20 April 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy W - 3.7-inch Touch Screen Smartphone - SAMSUNG UK - TECH SPECS". SAMSUNG UK. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "Samsung.com - Exhibit II SGH-T679 4G Smartphone".
- ^ "Videos". CNET. 8 January 2023.
- ^ "T-Mobile Software overview".
- ^ Sung, Dan (5 September 2011). "Samsung Galaxy W pictures and hands-on". Pocket-lint.com. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ Hoyle, Andrew (15 September 2011). "Samsung Galaxy W - Reviews". CNET UK. Archived from the original on 2 January 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
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