Samsung Epic 4G
#5453
Samsung W850
#5674Category Breakdown
Samsung Epic 4G
Samsung W850
Performance
65.661.4
Camera
15.439.6
Display
78.372.3
Battery
15.212.3
Build
15.80.2
Connectivity
25.321.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.726.9
Summary
- The Samsung Epic 4G features a larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 3.5-inch AMOLED resistive touchscreen of the Samsung W850, offering a more vibrant viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Epic 4G is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and has 512MB of RAM, which provides better processing capabilities than the W850's 800 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 440MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Epic 4G can record video at 720p@30fps, while the W850's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Epic 4G has a 1500mAh battery, slightly larger than the W850's 1200mAh, which may contribute to longer usage time.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the Epic 4G being upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), while the software experience of the W850 is not specified.
- Build quality-wise, the Epic 4G is heavier at 155g and thicker at 14mm, while the W850 is lighter at 120.8g and slimmer at 13.1mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Epic 4G
Samsung W850
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S ProFor Sprint
For South KoreaAlso known as Samsung W8500, Samsung W8550
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Qualcomm MSM6246
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
800 Mhz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
440MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 65 x 14 mm (4.88 x 2.56 x 0.55 in)
115.2 x 58.3 x 13.1 mm (4.54 x 2.30 x 0.52 in)
Weight
155 g
120.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Rose Black, Snow White, Valentine Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; WiMAX, hotspot (Android 2.2)
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity