- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Sony Xperia P
- Sony Xperia J
- HTC Desire X
- Samsung Galaxy S Advance
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 3.5G
- 3.7"
- 1.4 GHz
Released October, 2011
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)The Social hubs is essential a unified inbox for social networking, while the other two hubs are shops for music tracks and games.
by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)Ergonomically, it feels great and fits the hand very well, while the weight is just right - not too heavy and not too light.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy W compared to the HTC One V
GHz1.4
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 3.5G
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)Its resolution of 480x800 pixels means that pixel density is average but still good for a 3.7inch screen and as a result text looks sharp.
1 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 3.5G
Rated 70% by by c|net (Jul, 2012)Tew/CNET). Measuring 4.74 inches tall by 2.35 inches wide by 0.36 inch thick, this device is tiny enough to use one-handed and slide into pockets without drama.
screen size
3.7"
3.7"
Galaxy W by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)At 3.7-inches the screen is big but easy to manage and the textured rear makes it look solid - bordering on rough.
One V by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)On the multimedia front, the smaller screen here means video and games have much less visual impact than on larger models, but given how popular the iPhone's small screen is, we can hardly complain.
screen resolution
Galaxy W by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)Colours are captured fairly accurately and detail levels are generally pretty good.
One V by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)While the One S and One X are flexing muscle at each other as a way to stay sharp for the invasion of the other predators with multi-core processors and high resolution screens, the One V aims at a less violent market segment - and it's priced accordingly.
memory
| 0 GB | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
processor
Galaxy W by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)This is partly why Samsung has created the Galaxy W. It has a more standard-sized 3.7inch screen and a relatively modest single core processor, but it's also much more affordable as you can pick it up for around £228 SIM free and for free on a £22 a month contract from Three, who supplied our test handset.
One V by c|net (Jul, 2012)I'm talking a massive screen, 4G LTE data where you can get it, plus a nimble dual-core processor...the clear choice for die-hard Android fans.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Galaxy W by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)The front facing camera is designed for video calling in apps like GoogleTalk and only has a VGA resolution, while if you flip the phone over and you'll see the 5.0megapixel camera staring out at you.
One V by c|net (Aug, 2012)Of course, the One V's 5-megapixel shooter has lower resolution than the 8-megapixel sensors found in many of today's high-end smartphones.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy W vs HTC One V
cpu speed
Galaxy W by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)It's comfortable to hold, has a good screen and camera, and its 1.4Ghz processor keeps things moving at a spritely pace.
One V by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)Sure it would be nice if the camera and processor were both a little bit better but overall we've completely fallen for the combination of features on offer here.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the HTC One V
| Has a compass | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Great for maps and navigation apps | |||
| Has a removable battery | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively | |||
| Significantly faster processor | 1.4 GHz | vs | 1 GHz |
| Around 40% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy W
| Significantly newer operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | vs | Android 2.3 Gingerbread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newer Android OS; Get all the latest features and security updates with a more recent version | |||
| Has a gyroscope | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation | |||
| Smaller | 60 x 120 x 9 mm | vs | 60 x 116 x 12 mm |
| Around 20% smaller | |||
| Thinner | 9 mm | vs | 12 mm |
| Around 20% thinner | |||
| Marginally newer | Apr, 2012 | vs | Oct, 2011 |
| Release date 6 months later | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 3 | HTC Desire X Average battery capacity |
 | 4 | Samsung Galaxy S Advance Screen uses OLED technology |
 | 5 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 OK standby time |
 | 6 | Sony Xperia neo L 4-way tie: Has a removable battery |
 | 7 | Samsung Galaxy S Duos 4-way tie: Has a gyroscope |
 | 8 | Sony Xperia Miro Rated the best by consumers |
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