Samsung Galaxy Prevail
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Samsung i617 BlackJack II
#8364Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Samsung i617 BlackJack II
Performance
51.530.5
Camera
10.639.6
Display
33.222.1
Battery
15.216.7
Build
16.515.1
Connectivity
16.916.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.315.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Prevail features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a better visual experience compared to the smaller 2.4-inch display of the Samsung i617 BlackJack II, which has a lower resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Prevail is equipped with an 800 MHz CPU, significantly outperforming the BlackJack II's 260 MHz dual-core processor.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Prevail supports video capture at a lower resolution of 320p, while the BlackJack II can record video without specified limitations.
- The Prevail has a slightly smaller 1500 mAh battery compared to the BlackJack II's 1700 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- The software experience differs as the Prevail runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the BlackJack II operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, which may influence user interface and app availability.
- Build quality is similar, with both phones being lightweight and compact, though the Prevail is marginally thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Samsung i617 BlackJack II
General
Release Date
2011
2007
Announced
2011
2007
Description
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7627-3
N/A
CPU
800 MHz
260 MHz Dual ARM 9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
117MB
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)
114 x 61 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
Weight
108 g
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
1.20 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / CDMA2000
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A