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Updated: Apr 2026
Samsung Galaxy W
$444
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy W?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive 6000 mAh battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $444
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
Also known as Samsung Galaxy W T255- Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Launch Announced: 2014, June. Released 2014, September Status: Discontinued
- Body Dimensions: 191.8 x 99.6 x 8.8 mm (7.55 x 3.92 x 0.35 in) Weight: 245 g (8.64 oz) SIM: Micro-SIM
- Display Type: TFT Size: 7.0 inches, 135.1 cm2 (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
- Platform OS: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz
- Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 16GB 1.5GB RAM
- Main Camera Single: 8 MP, AF Features: LED flash Video: 1080p@30fps
- Selfie camera Single: 2 MP Video:
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP Positioning: GPS NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: microUSB 2.0
- Features Sensors: Accelerometer, compass, proximity : ANT+
- Battery Type: Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable Talk time: Up to 21 h (3G) Music play: Up to 74 h
- Misc Colors: Black, white, red Models: SM-T255, SM-T255S SAR: 0.56 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body) SAR EU: 0.34 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) Price: About 360 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions
With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.
Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.
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