Samsung M850 Instinct HD
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ZTE Nova Messenger
#9035Category Breakdown
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
ZTE Nova Messenger
Performance
5.38.7
Camera
14.139.6
Display
16.033.2
Battery
14.31.6
Build
15.40.2
Connectivity
21.28.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
8.913.5
Summary
- The Samsung M850 Instinct HD features a larger 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the ZTE Nova Messenger's 2.0-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Instinct HD lacks RAM specifications, while the Nova Messenger has 1GB of RAM, which may enhance its multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Instinct HD is superior with a 5 MP rear camera compared to the Nova Messenger's 3.15 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The Instinct HD is equipped with a 1440 mAh battery, while the Nova Messenger's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both devices run on basic software experiences without advanced features, and neither offers water resistance or stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Instinct HD provides a better display and camera, while the Nova Messenger has a slight edge in RAM.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung M850 Instinct HD
ZTE Nova Messenger
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2009
2012
Description
For SprintAlso known as Samsung Instinct2, Samsung Instinct s50
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
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
1GB ROM, 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
To be confirmed
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
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)
107 x 60 x 10.3 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.41 in)
Weight
114 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
N/A
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A