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Samsung W999

Samsung W999

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Vertu Constellation Quest

Vertu Constellation Quest

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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