release year: April 2011
2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Weight: 116 g

Display

4.3 inch Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen
16 Million colors

Camera

8 Megapixel Camera
Autofocus
LED Flash
2 Megapixel Front Camera

Memory

1GB RAM+4GB ROM; 32GB (Built-in Flash)

Interfaces

Bluetooth 3.0
Wi-Fi
GPS (A-GPS)

Processor

Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9

Operating System

Android OS, v2.3.5 (Gingerbread)

Colors

White, Black & Pink

Battery

Up to 9 hours talk time on 3G

Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II Price

Php 26,000

release year: October 2011
2G Network : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network : HSDPA 900 / 2100
Weight : 115 gr.
Thickness : 1.2 centimeters

Display

Touchscreen TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16 million colors
Resolution: 480×800 pixels
Screen size: 3.7 inches

Camera

5 Megapixels
2592х1944 pixels
LED Flash
Videocamera
VGA Front Camera

Processor

1.4 GHz Scorpion, Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon

Operating System

Android OS, v2.3.5 (Gingerbread)

Interfaces

Bluetooth 3.0
Wi-Fi
GPS (A-GPS)

Memory

expandable up to 32 Gigabyte MicroSD
1.7 GB storage, 2 GB ROM, 512 MB RAM internal

Battery

Standby time: 23 days 18 hours
Talk time: 17 hours 50 minutes

Colors Available

Black and White

Samsung Galaxy W Price

The Samsung Galaxy W (Wonder) I8150 is priced at around Php 16,000 – 17,000 in the Philippines.

Apparently, the Samsung SHW-A170K smartphone features capability of making basic payments of the items bought through the SHOW Touch NFC services.  The phone can be used as transportation ticketing which will be available at the counters at the buses, taxis, and subways.  This can also be used as a payment method for the purchases in some convenient stores.

In addition to the mobile phone’s main feature, the Samsung SHW-A170K smartphone offers specs including a 3.2-inch touchscreen display.  It also comes packing with a 3 megapixel camera, DMB support, and Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth for connectivity.  The handset will be available in two color options – black and white.  The release date and the price of the gadget have not been disclosed yet so we still have to wait for the device’s launch in the near future.

The seemingly unordinary Samsung SCH-W899 Android smartphone due to its clamshell flip form factor offers specs and features including a 3.3-inch dual Super AMOLED touchscreen panel on the inside and outside at 480 x 800 pixel resolution.  It comes packing with the Android 2.2 Froyo with physical numeric keypad in order for users to enter number more easily.  The mobile phone also gets a 5 megapixel camera which is aloes capable of recording 720p HD movies. Connectivity-wise, the handset comes with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, CDMA/EVDO, and GPS. Onboard is a 512MB memory with a microSD card slot that can be further enhanced.  Finally, the cellphone measures in at 57.4 x 107.5 x 17.55 mm and weighs in at about 180 grams.

Interested consumers from other regions still have to sit back and relax while waiting for the release date of the Samsung SCH-W899 Android smartphone to other markets such as in Europe and Nort America.  Meanwhile, let’s take a peek at the promotional video of the newest addition to the Samsung pipeline.

The Samsung Continuum smartphone comes from the Galaxy S range and offers similarly specs and features.  But a thing that makes it interesting apart from the other lines is its dual screens.  Yes, it gets a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED display and under it is a smaller 1.8-inch touchscreen panel at 480 x 96 pixel resolution referred to as the ticker.  The secondary display works as though it’s a news ticker and can show an array of information such as news, weather, calling information, music controls, and other notifications.

As for the other specs and features, the handset packs 384MB of RAM, 512MB of ROM, 2GB on-board flash storage which can be enhanced up to 8GB of microSD card, and a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and is capable of 720p video recording.  Moreover, the Samsung Continuum features a 1GHz processor, integrated Wi-Fi, and will come with Samsung’s TouchWiz 3.0 user interface.  The device will also ship with Android 2.1 and will use Microsoft’s Bing as the handset’s primary search provider.

The smartphone will be available in all Verizon retail locations.  The idea of having dual screens seems like fun, however it will take a while before one get used to it.  So, will you be buying this device, eh?  Meanwhile, let’s take a look at some images of the Samsung Continuum mobile phone.

Packing similar features to its predecessor, the Samsung Soltice II smartphone boasts off a quick messaging style along with the other specs and features including:

• Dimensions: 4.29 x 2.13 x 0.47 inches
• Mass: 3.35 ounces
• 3.0- inch touchscreen display @ 240 x 400 pixel resolution
• 2-megapixel camera capable of video capture
• 256MB memory onboard
• microSD card slot which can be enhanced further up to 16GB
• aGPS (with support for AT&T Navigator)
• Bluetooth 2.1
• Battery life of up to 5 hours of talk time and up to 250 hours of standby-time

In addition, the Summer Solstice II mobile phone sports the TouchWiz 2.0 UI and it comes pre-installed with a couple of AT&T apps that consumers will definitely enjoy.  Finally, end-users will get to experience messaging styles such as instant messaging, text messaging, E-mail, and mobile Web-browser via Vlingo and Speech-to-Text features.

The handset may not be as fancy as the other devices booming in the market nowadays, but it sure packs mid-range features which can do the job of allowing you to connect with your loved ones.  If having said all of these made you interested, the device is already available for purchase at all AT&T retail stores as well as the carrier’s website.

The Samsung Transform smartphone will be among the Samsung handsets to pack the Sprint ID feature thus allowing the consumers to download ID packs which are loaded with a variety of apps, wallpapers, ringtones, and widgets. The ID packs can be loaded up to five on each handset.

Moreover, this powerful device offers specs and features including the following:

• 3.5 HGVA touchscreen display
• 800 MHz processor
• 256MB RAM/ 512MB ROM
• 2GB microSD card slot which can be enhanced up to 32GB
• Android 2.1 OS
• Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• 3.2 megapixel rear-facing camera with flash
• VGA camera for video calling
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Stereo Bluetooth 3.0
• GPS and AGPS support
• Access to Sprint Zone
• Social Networking Sites integration

Running Android 2.1, the Samsung Transform is scheduled for an upgrade to 2.2 later this year. Finally, the device is integrated with a lot of Google apps such as Maps, Gmail, Search, and YouTube.

At a price of $149.99 on a two-year contract with a $100 rebate, you’ll be able to get a grip of the Transform which will arrive on October 10 in Sprint outlets as well as retail partners like Radio Shack and Best Buy.

The Samsung Fascinates also has a Swype technology in its keyboard and will come pre-equipped with Amazon’s Kindle to download apps like e-book.  The US carrier also said that the handset will be sold with a charging cradle which can be used both as a USB adapter and a speakerphone when making hands-free calls. There is also a car dock which supports the mobile phone’s GPS navigation alongside a backup cattery charging which allows end users to charge their device and a spare battery at the same time.

Although the detailed specifications of the device hasn’t been posted yet, it is said that the Samsung Fascinate phone will come with a 5-MP camera, and16GB memory onboard and a microSD card slot which supports expansion of up to 32GB.

The Samsung Fascinate goes on sale online on Wednesday (that’s today!) at a price of $199 after rebate. The handset will be then available on Verizon stores on Thursday.

The Samsung Wave 723 Bada phone packs specs and features including a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display along with a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash.  The mobile phone also has 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR, GPS, Dolfin Browser 2.0, music player, a support for your favorite social networking sites, and an FM Radio. This can also work as an e-book reader.  The handset has 90MB of internal memory and a microSD card slot that can be enhanced up to 16GB.  In addition, users can experience easy access and choose a number of Samsung apps and games specifically designed for one’s different lifestyles.

The Samsung Wave 723 Bada is also dubbed as “slim” with its 11.8mm x 53.9mm x 109.5mm (.46in x 2.1in x 4.3in) dimensions. The body has a metallic black cover and a leather flip casing to protect the front screen.

The mobile phone is expected to have its release date on September in Germany followed by subsequent launches in other regions.  However, the price of the handset is undisclosed yet.  Though, the phone isn’t Android 2.2 with TouchWiz 3.0, let’s give it a space and see how this entry level Bada device fares.

Measuring at 4.1 inches x 2.1 inches x 0.6 inches and weighing just 3.9 ounces, the Samsung Seek Slider QWERTY mobile phone is pretty light and small that it can be slipped easily into one’s pockets. Let’s see how the cellphone fares with its specs and features.

Specs and Features of the Samsung Seek Slider QWERTY Phone

• 2.6 inch touchscreen display at 240×320 pixel resolution
• Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• 128MB built-in memory storage
• MicroSD/SDHC card slot allowing expansion of up to 32GB
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• GPS Navigation capable
• Fast 3G connectivity
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Music player, Web browser, and Voice commands
• Downloadable games and apps
• Li-Ion battery which promises up to 5.8 hours of battery life

Available in Cool Blue and Scarlett red, the Samsung Seek is expected to have its release date at Boost Mobile on August 25 for a price of $149.99. Consumers can also make orders online via Best Buy and Radio Shack. By September, the mobile phone will make its way to Sprint stores and Target location on October.