Category Breakdown
Asus M530w
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
64.059.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.753.3
Summary
- The Asus M530w features a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Prevail has a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Prevail is equipped with an 800 MHz Qualcomm processor and 117MB of RAM, compared to the M530w's 416 MHz Intel processor and 64MB of RAM, resulting in superior processing capabilities for the Prevail.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Prevail can record video at 320p, while the M530w does not specify video quality.
- The Prevail also has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the M530w's 1200 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The M530w runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6, whereas the Prevail operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo), providing a more modern software experience for the latter.
- Build quality-wise, the Prevail is lighter and slimmer, measuring 108g and 12mm thick, compared to the M530w's 135g and 13.8mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus M530w
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2007
2011
Description
N/A
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent
Display
Size
2.4"
3.2"
Type
TFT , 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7627-3
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 416 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB 64MB RAM
117MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
117 x 65 x 13.8 mm (4.61 x 2.56 x 0.54 in)
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)
Weight
135 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
CDMA / CDMA2000
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

