Samsung Galaxy W#Other variants
{{short description|Android Smartphone}}
{{Distinguish|Samsung Galaxy Win}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Samsung Galaxy W
| logo = File:Samsung Galaxy W logo.png
| width =
| image = Samsung Galaxy W (GT-I8150) front 1.jpg
| caption = Samsung Galaxy W I8150 displaying the 'homescreen' of TouchWiz 4.0
| slogan =
| manufacturer = Samsung Electronics
| modelnumber = GT-I8150
| carrier =
| available =
| display = 800×480 px, {{convert|9.34|cm|in|abbr=on}} at 252 ppi WVGA TFT LCD
| rear_camera = 5 Mpx with auto focus, 720p 30 fps HD video recording and stills Single LED flash
| front_camera = VGA for video chatting, video recording, and stills
| os = Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" (Gingerbread) with TouchWiz UI 4.0
| input = Multi-touch touch screen, headset controls, GP2A proximity, 3-axis gyroscope, AK8975 magnetometer and AK8975 orientation sensor, BMA222 accelerometer, aGPS, gravity sensor, rotation vector sensor and stereo FM-radio
| cpu = 1.4 GHz single-core Qualcomm Scorpion MSM8255T Snapdragon SoC processor
| gpu = Adreno 205 GPU
| memory = 512 MB RAM
| storage = 4 GB flash memory
| memory_card = microSD (up to 32 GB)
| networks = GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 3GUMTS/HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
| connectivity = 3.5 mm TRRS; Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 3.0; Micro-USB 2.0; DLNA, GPS;
| battery = Li-ion 1500 mA·h
| size = {{convert|115.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
{{convert|59.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
{{convert|11.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| weight = {{convert|110|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| type = Touchscreen smartphone
| music =
| series = I Series
| predecessor =
| successor = Samsung Galaxy S III Mini
| related = Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy R
| other = Exchange ActiveSync, integrated messaging Social Hub, Readers Hub, Music Hub, and Game Hub
| released = {{Start date and age|2011}}
}}
Samsung Galaxy W (i8150), also known as Samsung Wonder, is an Android smartphone that is a smaller-sized variant of Samsung Galaxy S II.{{cite web |url=http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_w_i8150-4114.php |title=Samsung Galaxy W I8150 - Full phone specifications |date=August 2011 |access-date=5 January 2012 |work=GSMArena.com}}{{cite press release |url= http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/news/newsIrRead.do?news_ctgry=irnewsrelease&news_seq=19909 |title=Samsung introduces new GALAXY smartphone naming strategy, expands GALAXY smartphone range |access-date=5 January 2012 |work=Samsung Online |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130206045146/http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/news/newsIrRead.do?news_ctgry=irnewsrelease&news_seq=19909 |archive-date=6 February 2013}}
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.
This phone is to not be confused with Samsung's latest revival of the Samsung Galaxy W Series
Launch
First announced in August 2011, the Galaxy W made its market debut in October 2011.{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/samsung-galaxy-w-to-launch-on-three-network-in-the-uk-next-month/ |title=Samsung Galaxy W to launch on Three network in the UK |first=Lydia |last=Leavitt |date=26 August 2011 |access-date=5 January 2012 |work=Engadget}}
Hardware
= Processor =
The device uses a single-core 1.4 GHz Scorpion Qualcomm powered Snapdragon chip along with Adreno 205 for its GPU graphics.
= 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 {{convert|93.89|mm|in|adj=on}} 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. Also featured is a stereo FM radio{{cite web |url=http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_w_i8150-review-635.php |title=(page 1) Samsung Galaxy W I8150 preview: First look |date=29 August 2011 |access-date=5 January 2012 |work=GSMArena.com}} with RDS along with a 3.5mm audio headphone socket located at the top of the device.{{cite web |url=http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_w_i8150-review-635p2.php |title=(page 2) Samsung Galaxy W I8150 preview: First look |date=29 August 2011 |access-date=5 January 2012 |work=GSMArena.com}}
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_w_i8150-review-635p4.php |title=(page 4) Samsung Galaxy W I8150 preview: First look |date=29 August 2011 |access-date=5 January 2012 |work=GSMArena.com}} 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.
;Game Hub: An application store for downloading and purchasing games. Samsung has teamed up with partners including Gameloft to offer this service.{{cite web |url=http://mwc2011.techradar.com/2011/02/samsung-galaxy-s2-what-you-need-to-know/ |title=Samsung Galaxy S2: what you need to know |date=14 February 2011 |work=TechRadar |access-date=15 December 2011 |archive-date=20 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110420002414/http://mwc2011.techradar.com/2011/02/samsung-galaxy-s2-what-you-need-to-know/ |url-status=dead }}
;Other applications: More applications include Samsung Kies, Kies Air, as well as Google Maps with Latitude, Places, Navigation.{{cite web |url=http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/android/GT-I8150FKAXEU-spec |title=Samsung Galaxy W - 3.7-inch Touch Screen Smartphone - SAMSUNG UK - TECH SPECS |access-date=5 January 2012 |work=SAMSUNG UK}}
=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).{{Cite web|url=http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SGH-T679DBBTMB|title=Samsung.com - Exhibit II SGH-T679 4G Smartphone}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/videos/|title=Videos|website=CNET|date=8 January 2023 }} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-4259|title=T-Mobile Software overview}}
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/41932/samsung-galaxy-w-photos-review |title=Samsung Galaxy W pictures and hands-on |first=Dan |last=Sung |date=5 September 2011 |access-date=5 January 2012 |work=Pocket-lint.com}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-w-review-50005203/ |title=Samsung Galaxy W - Reviews |first=Andrew |last=Hoyle |date=15 September 2011 |access-date=5 January 2012 |work=CNET UK |archive-date=2 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120102101111/http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-w-review-50005203/ |url-status=dead }}
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