Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
#6296
Sony Ericsson W8
#9221Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
Sony Ericsson W8
Performance
53.138.7
Camera
39.612.7
Display
33.216.0
Battery
16.412.3
Build
16.70.2
Connectivity
38.423.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.312.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson W8 has a 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Attain is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, surpassing the W8's 600 MHz CPU and 128MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the W8 can record video at 480p@30fps, whereas the Attain's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Galaxy Attain has a 1650 mAh battery, which offers a higher capacity compared to the W8's 1200 mAh.
- Both run on older versions of Android, with the Attain using Android 2.3 and the W8 on Android 2.1, impacting the software experience.
- The build quality of the Attain is slightly more compact and lighter than the W8, which is bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
Sony Ericsson W8
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For MetroPCSAlso known Samsung SCH-R920
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB RAM
128MB 168MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113.1 x 60.5 x 11.7 mm (4.45 x 2.38 x 0.46 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
119.1 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Azure, Orange, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.78 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
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 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass