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Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P) vs T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Fascinate 4G vs T-Mobile G2X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare T-Mobile G2X X Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P) 04Points
Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

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12Points T-Mobile G2X (P999DW) Compare Samsung Fascinate 4G X
T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)} 4 Advantages Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P) vs G2X (P999DW)} 12 Advantages T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
+121 grams (4.24 ounces)17%
Lighter		vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)3%
Thinner		vs10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+1650 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1500 mAh
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
1GB (500MB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 2.3.4 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
24 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
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ModelFascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)G2X (P999DW)
Other model namesTelus Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G SGH-T959PT-Mobile G2X P999, LG Star
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSamsungT-Mobile
Release date5/13/20104/15/2011
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)63.5 x 124.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.9 in)
Weight121 grams (4.24 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 332bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540ULP NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB (500MB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetoothfeature not registered2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours7.8 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• NVIDIA Tegra Zone
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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