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Samsung M850 Instinct HD

Samsung M850 Instinct HD

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Samsung P860

Samsung P860

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Category Breakdown

Samsung M850 Instinct HD
Samsung P860
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.038.5
Battery
14.31.6
Build
15.40.2
Connectivity
21.28.5
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
8.910.6

Summary

  • The Samsung M850 Instinct HD features a 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Samsung P860, which has a smaller 320 x 240 pixel TFD display.
  • In terms of performance, both devices lack detailed specifications, but the M850 has a more modern design and build quality, weighing 114g.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the M850 supports 720p video recording, while the P860's video capabilities are unspecified.
  • The M850 is powered by a 1440 mAh battery, whereas the P860's battery specifications are not provided.
  • Software experiences are not detailed for either device, but the M850 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the P860 does not.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung M850 Instinct HD
Samsung P860

General

Release Date

2009
2005

Announced

2009
2005

Description

For SprintAlso known as Samsung Instinct2, Samsung Instinct s50
Unofficial preliminary specifications

Display

Size

2.6"
N/A

Type

TFT
TFD, 16M colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio

PPI

320
320

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
N/A

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
RS-MMC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1440 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1440 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

118 x 58 x 13 mm (4.65 x 2.28 x 0.51 in)
N/A

Weight

114 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
N/A

Foldable

SAR

1.15 W/kg (head)     0.77 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
Yes

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
No

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
N/A