Category Breakdown
Samsung W999
Vertu Constellation Quest
Performance
46.515.0
Camera
15.439.6
Display
78.341.8
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
29.824.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.817.0
Summary
- The Samsung W999 features a larger 3.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Vertu Constellation Quest has a smaller 2.46-inch TFT display at 640 x 480 pixels, offering higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the W999 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor with 16GB of RAM, compared to the Constellation Quest's 8GB of RAM without specified chipset details.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the W999 supports video recording at 720p, while the Constellation Quest does not specify video capabilities.
- Both phones have a 1500 mAh battery with no fast charging or wireless charging support.
- The W999 runs on Android 2.3, providing a different software experience compared to the Symbian OS of the Constellation Quest, which may affect app availability and user interface.
- Build quality differs, with the W999 being heavier at 206g and thicker at 17.8mm, while the Constellation Quest is lighter at 165g and slimmer at 12.7mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung W999
Vertu Constellation Quest
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.46"
Type
Super AMOLED
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~325 ppi density)
PPI
480
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
N/A
GPU
Adreno 220
N/A
Memory
16GB
8GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 32 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 59 x 17.8 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 0.70 in)
116.2 x 60.8 x 12.7 mm, 87 cc (4.57 x 2.39 x 0.5 in)
Weight
206 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Pink, Black, Brown, Yellow Gold, Carbon fibre with gold, Carbon fibre
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n , hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
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)
Symbian OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass

