Samsung's wondrous new smartphone comes touting a powerful 1.4GHz processor, a 3.7-inch screen and Android 2.3
A Preview of the Samsung Galaxy W
The Galaxy W is one of the first handsets to debut Samsung's new naming strategy, and according to the alphabetical structure, the Galaxy W is a 'high quality' smartphone, perfect for those seeking a balance between style and performance.
The phone itself measures in at 115.8 x 59 x 11.5mm, and a 1.4GHz processor paired with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). This powers the handset's 3.7-inch Super LCD touchscreen, which will come dressed in Samsung's TouchWiz UI. With this custom Android skin onboard, the phone will arrive equipped with; multiple customisable homescreens, social networking integration, and Samsung's usual array of Hubs.
Samsung has also confirmed the handset's Kies Air support, which much like HTC's online portal, enables users to track their phone.
Although its full specs are still to be confirmed, we can expect it to come with a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera, a front-facing VGA webcam, integrated GPS, and HSDPA and WiFi connectivity.
A full review will be published here once the phone has been released.
Find out more about the Samsung Galaxy W at samsung.com
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Samsung Galaxy W Specifications
Size
111.5mm x 59.8mm x 11.5mm
Display
Full capacitive touch screen
Type: Super Clear LCD
Size: 3.7 inches
Resolution: 480 x 800
Input
Keyboard: On-screen
Operating System
Android 2.3
Interface: TouchWiz UI
Storage
External: microSD up to 32GB
Miscellaneous
CPU: 1.4GHz
A-GPS with maps
Internet
Data Speed
Up to 14.4 Mbps download speed
Up to 5.76 Mbps upload speed
Data Protocols
3G, HSDPA
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Connectivity
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack
Data: Standard microUSB
Quad Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3
A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Camera
5.0 megapixel camera
Auto Focus and LED Flash
Video Recording
Face Detection
Front facing camera with video calling
Power
Battery Capacity: 1500 mAh
Multimedia
Radio: FM with RDS
Audio supported formats
Playback: MP3, WAV, eAAC+
Recording: Supported
Video supported formats
Playback: MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Recording: Supported
Social
Social Networking Features
Twitter and Facebook Widgets
Email Access