Samsung Android Smart phones Galaxy Fit vs Galaxy Mini
Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Mini are two out of the four entry level smartphones from Samsung Galaxy family introduced in Q1, 2011; the other two are Galaxy Ace and Galaxy Gio. These two Android 2.2 phones come with 600 MHz processor, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, Quick Office document viewer and the homescreen can be personalized with customizable widgets. The difference between Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Mini is mainly the camera, Galaxy Mini falls behind with 3.0 MP and fixed focus while Galaxy Fit sports 5.0MP auto focus camera. There is also a minute difference in the screen size, the screen size of Galaxy Mini is 0.17 inches smaller than that of Galaxy Fit. The Galaxy Fit better the other in battery life too.
All the four phones, Galaxy Ace, Galaxy Gio, Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Mini, as a entry level smartphones have excellent features and with screen size, camera and price variations, people have the option to choose according to their like.
Galaxy Fit
For those who have a busy social life and also a challenging career, galaxy Fit is an ideal new smartphone. It has a 3.31” QVGA display on a very sensitive touchscreen with a resolution of 240X320 pixels. The phone promises to keep your office near you wherever you go with Office Viewer, and it also promises loads of fun with a 5MP camera and brilliant music. It is a very user friendly phone that enables a person to experience fast and smooth browsing on the web with a 600 MHz processor. Simple user interface makes it perfect to meet the challenges of a busy professional life while allowing you to have fun on the go. It has a sleek design that does not compromise on capabilities.
Galaxy Mini
Promoted as the first stylish smartphone for the teenagers, it has the most modest of specs among the lot with the smallest of display at 3.15”. The touch screen is receptive though with QVGA display. It is a very stylish phone with loads of fun for the youngsters. The flashy colour stripe at the side reflects the mood of the phone. It keeps you connected with friends all the time. It is a compact and handy phone that suits socially active teenagers. It is an ideal gift to make to a teenager who craves for a smartphone. It comes preloaded with Google voice and Quick Office document viewer, all with just a 600 MHz processor. In short, galaxy mini is the way to go to the smartphone generation.
Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Mini
| Specification | Galaxy Ace | Galaxy Gio |
| Display |
3.31” QVGA TFT, Multi-touch zoom |
3.14” QVGA TFT, Multi-touch zoom |
| Resolution | 320×240 | 320×240 |
| Design | Candy bar | Candy bar |
| Keyboard | Virtual QWERTY with Swype | Virtual QWERTY with Swype |
| Dimension | 110.2 x 61.2 x 12.6 mm | 110.4 x 60.6 x 12.1 mm |
| Weight | 108 g | 108.8 g |
| Operating System | Android 2.2 (Froyo) | Android 2.2 (Froyo) |
| Processor | 600MHz (MSM7227-1) | 600MHz (MSM7227-1) |
| Storage Internal | 160MB + inbox 2GB | 160MB + inbox 2GB |
| Storage External | Expandable up to 32GB microSD | Expandable up to 32GB microSD |
| RAM | TBU | TBU |
| Camera | 5.0 MP Auto focus
Video: QVGA@15fps / WVGA@30fps |
3.0 MP Fixed focus
Video: QVGA@15fps / WVGA@30fps |
| Music | 3.5mm Ear Jack & Speaker
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ |
3.5mm Ear Jack & Speaker
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ |
| Video | MPEG4/H263/H264 QVGA/15
Format: 3gp (mp4) |
MPEG4/H263/H264 QVGA/15
Format: 3gp (mp4) |
| Bluetooth, USB | 2.1; USB 2.0 | 2.1; USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 (b/g/n) | 802.11b/g/n |
| GPS | A-GPS, Google Maps Navigation (Beta) | A-GPS, Google Maps Navigation (Beta) |
| Browser | Android
RSS reader |
Android
RSS reader |
| UI | TouchWiz | TouchWiz |
| Battery | 1350 mAh
Talk time: up to 620min(2G), up to 370min(3G) |
1200 mAh
Talk time: up to 576min(2G), up to 382min(3G) |
| Messaging | Email, Gmail, IM, SMS, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync | Email, Gmail, IM, SMS, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync |
| Network | HSDPA 7.2Mbps 900/2100;
EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
HSDPA 7.2Mbps 900/2100;
EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Additional Features | – | – |
| Multiple Homescreens | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid Widgets | Yes | Yes |
| Social Hub | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Calendar | Google/Facebook/Outlook | Google/Facebook/Outlook |
| Document viewer | Quick Office (Doc Viewer) | Quick Office (Doc Viewer) |
| Accelerometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass | Yes | Yes |
(All the phones access Android Market and Samsung Apps)