Icemobile Submarine
#9606
Samsung W259 Duos
#7946Category Breakdown
Icemobile Submarine
Samsung W259 Duos
Performance
5.324.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
14.236.4
Battery
17.411.8
Build
0.215.7
Connectivity
18.910.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.916.9
Summary
- The Icemobile Submarine features a slightly smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 144 pixels, while the Samsung W259 Duos has a 2.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, providing more screen real estate and color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Submarine has no RAM or storage, whereas the W259 Duos includes 40MB of storage and 40GB of RAM, enhancing its capability.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera but lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- The Submarine has a larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the W259's 1140 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Submarine being slightly heavier and bulkier, while the W259 is more compact.
- The Submarine supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, while the W259 only has Bluetooth 2.1 and lacks Wi-Fi connectivity, and the software experience is limited on both devices, with the Submarine featuring a headphone jack and the W259 lacking one.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile Submarine
Samsung W259 Duos
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 144 pixels (~114 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
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
N/A
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1140 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1140 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 53 x 20 mm (4.69 x 2.09 x 0.79 in)
115.5 x 48 x 15.9 mm (4.55 x 1.89 x 0.63 in)
Weight
135 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange, Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / CDMA
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A