Samsung has launched the GALAXY W. The Android 2.3.5 smartphone will be available this month at S$498 (incl GST, excl line contract).
Update (6 January 2012): The GALAXY W will be available for purchase in Singapore starting from 7 January.
Samsung GALAXY W, available this month at S$498.
The GALAXY W was one of three smartphones (GALAXY Nexus, GALAXY W and Omnia W) launched in Singapore together with two new tablets (GALAXY Tab 7.7 and GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus).
Priced at roughly half the price of the top-of-the-line GALAXY Nexus, the GALAXY W is targeted at those seeking a balance between style and performance, without burning too big a hole in the pocket.
It has the same price tag as the Samsung Omnia W, which was launched together with the GALAXY W.
Powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor, the GALAXY W weighs 114.7 grams.
Value-added features include Samsung’s Social Hub, Samsung Apps, Polaris Office, and Android Market.
Here are the main technical specifications of the GALAXY W.
| Network | 3.5G HSPA14.4/5.76Mbps3G 900/2100MHz
EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Processor | 1.4 GHz |
| Display | 3.7″ 16M WVGA(800X480) TFT LCD Screen |
| OS | Android 2.3.5 |
| Camera | Main(Rear): 5 MP AF with LED Flash
Sub (Front) : VGA |
| Video | Codec: MPEG4/H.263/H.264/WMV
Playback: DivX, MPEG4, H.263, WMV, VGA@30fps Recording: H.263, 3gpp format |
| Audio | Codec: MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA/AMR-NB
3.5mm Ear Jack, FM Radio with RDS |
| Value-added Features | Social Hub, Samsung Apps, Polaris Office, Android Market |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Digital Compass |
| Memory | 512MB RAM + 4GB internal storage |
| Size | 115.5 x 59.8 x 11.55mm, 114.7g |
| Battery | Standard battery, Li-on 1,500mAh |
| Price | SGD 498 available in January 2012 |
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