Samsung W999
Samsung W999

The Samsung W999 was announced in 2011, December. Released 2012, Q1 With 3.5 inches, 34.9 cm2 (~53.2% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3 and running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p@30fps video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / CDMA / EVDO
  • 2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
  • Note: CDMA 800 / 1900 - SIM 2
  • 3G bands: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
  • Speed: EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2011, December. Released 2012, Q1
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 111 x 59 x 17.8 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 0.70 in)
  • Weight: 206 g (7.27 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 3.5 inches, 34.9 cm2 (~53.2% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
  • Note: Secondary external Super AMOLED, 16M colors display (480 x 800 pixels), TouchWiz UI

Platform

  • OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
  • CPU: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
  • GPU: Adreno 220

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 16GB

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 1.3 MP
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n , hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 3.0, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Note: DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, Organizer, Document editor, Photo editor, Voice memo/dial, Predictive text input

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Misc

  • Colors: Black
  • SAR: 0.67 W/kg (head)     0.69 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.14 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 220 EUR