Samsung Galaxy Prevail
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Samsung i640
#8740Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Samsung i640
Performance
51.525.9
Camera
10.639.6
Display
33.222.1
Battery
15.210.3
Build
16.514.4
Connectivity
16.910.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.314.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Prevail, released in 2011, features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Samsung i640's 2.4-inch display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Prevail is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and has 117MB of RAM, while the i640 operates on a 416 MHz CPU with 64MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Prevail.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the i640 supports video recording, whereas the Prevail does not.
- The Prevail's battery capacity is 1500 mAh, providing longer usage time compared to the i640's 1000 mAh.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the Prevail running Android 2.2 (Froyo) and the i640 using Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard, indicating a more modern software environment for the Prevail.
- In terms of build quality, the Prevail is lighter at 108g compared to the i640's 148g, and it has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Samsung i640
General
Release Date
2011
2008
Announced
2011
2008
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
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
117MB
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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)
94.4 x 61 x 16.9 mm (3.72 x 2.40 x 0.67 in)
Weight
108 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.12 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A