Shall we compare the Samsung Instinct to the iPhone 3G? Let's count the ways they are similar and different.
Here are the results of the comparison so far, we will update more features as they are suggested.
Please also read full Reviews of Reviews of the Samsung Instinct and iPhone 3G.
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Samsung Instinct vs iPhone 3G from Wireless and Mobile News |
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| iPhone 3G | Samsung Instinct | ||
| Network | 3G HSDPA | EV-DO Rev A | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | |
| Size | Height: 4.5 inches Width: 2.4 inches Depth: 0.48 inch Weight: 4.7 ounces |
Height: 4.57 inches Width: 2.17 inches Depth: 0.49 inch Weight: 4.5 ounces |
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| Text Messaging | Yes | Yes | |
| Picture Messaging | No | Yes | |
| Video Recording | No | Yes | |
| Enterprise Email | Requires mobileme @ $99 a year for indiviual users |
Corporate & Outlook and Web | |
| Voice Search | Not yet | Yes | |
| Voice Commands | Not yet | For calling, texting, picture mesaging, traffic movies and sports | |
| Mulittasking | Data and Voice | Can play music and surf net at same time | |
| Carrier | AT&T | Sprint | |
| Screen Size | 3.2 320x 480 |
3.1 inches 240 x 432 |
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| Price w/contract & Rebate | $199 4G or $299 8G |
$129.99 2G | |
| Storage | 4G or 8G | 2G | |
| MicroSD | No | Comes with 2G expandable to 8 | |
| Battery | 1 Not replaceable by owner | 2 Replaceable | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 2.0 plays music | |
| OS | MAC | Java | |
| Visual Voicemail | Yes | Yes | |
| Camera | 2 Megapixel /stills only | 2 Megapixel with video | |
| Contact Sync | Yes | Yes | |
| Calendar Sync | Yes | No | |
| Live Streaming TV | No | Yes | |
| Sprint Sports | No | Yes | |
| Landscape/Portrait Sensor | Yes | No | |
| Radio | No | Yes | |
| Charger | USB | External | |
| Music Sideloadable? | No/ iTune Sync | Yes | |
| Applications | New iPhone App Store | Not sure yet | |
| Battery Life | 5 Hrs 3G 10 Hrs 2G |
5.2 Hrs | |
| Scientific Calculator | Yes | No | |
Peter Svensson of the Associated Press called
the Instinct, “an iPhone clone done right.” He notis that the Instinct
and iPhone both use a 3G network and wrap a lot of features into the
phones. Monthly costs are about the same. Both have 3 megapixel camera.
The Samsung Instinct only comes with 2 gigabytes of storage which can
be expandable with cheap MicroSDs. On-screen keyboards are both
usable. Both connect to enterprise email and Outlook. Where the
Instinct shines is that it records stills, is smaller, does picture
messaging, has haptic feedback, navigation software has turn-by-turn
directions, streaming TV service is included in monthly plan, it comes
with two batteries which are removable, music can be played on
Bluetooth headsets. It’s drawbacks are the screen has fewer pixels for
less clarity, touch screen is only one finger at a time, the Sprint
network is not always reliable, and it has fewer apps right now.
Mike Wedland in the Detroit Free Press writes, “I think the Samsung Instinct really challenges the iPhone on feature,” such features include voice search, voice commands, turn-by-turn directions, multitasking (play music while surfing the net,) and similar plans. He concludes,” the Instinct is the most impressive iPhone alternative I’ve seen. It’s not an iPhone killer. But it’s a strong competitor.”
David Pogue in the International Herald Tribune, praised the FM radio, the GPS that warns of traffic tie-ups and the included features whup the iPhone. However he notes there is no orientation sensor, Wi-Fi or slick Apple interface.
More comparisons will added as they appear. Please note, you can review all of the features of the Samsung Instinct in the Review of Reviews