Garmin
#9670
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
#10812Category Breakdown
Garmin
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
Performance
11.35.3
Camera
11.714.1
Display
33.216.0
Battery
15.214.3
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
27.421.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.78.9
Summary
- The Garmin phone features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung M850 Instinct HD has a smaller 2.6-inch display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 222 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Garmin has 4GB of RAM, whereas the Samsung has none listed, which may impact multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Samsung supports video recording at 720p, significantly higher than the Garmin's 320p.
- The Garmin's battery capacity is slightly larger at 1500 mAh compared to the Samsung's 1440 mAh.
- The Garmin runs on Android 2.1, while the Samsung's operating system details are unspecified, and the Garmin includes a headphone jack, unlike the Samsung.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Garmin
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
For SprintAlso known as Samsung Instinct2, Samsung Instinct s50
Display
Size
3.2"
2.6"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1440 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1440 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
118 x 58 x 13 mm (4.65 x 2.28 x 0.51 in)
Weight
N/A
114 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Garmin navigation
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer