Samsung i617 BlackJack II vs Samsung i607 BlackJack Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Samsung i617 BlackJack II and Samsung i607 BlackJack - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Samsung i617 BlackJack II:

Faster data speeds with HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps compared to the i607's 1.8 Mbps
Improved battery capacity with 1700 mAh, providing longer talk time up to 7 hours
Comes with a higher resolution 2 MP camera for better-quality photos
Operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 offering updated features over the predecessor
Increased internal memory of 128 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM for better performance
GPS functionality for navigation and location-based services

Reasons to consider the Samsung i607 BlackJack:

Initial market price is significantly higher, suggesting more premium positioning at the time of release
Lighter in weight at 105g making it slightly more comfortable to carry
Marginally more compact body with dimensions of 113 x 59 x 11.8 mm
Slightly higher screen PPI of 174 for a crisper display

Overall, the Samsung i617 BlackJack II offers several improvements over the i607 model, particularly in terms of battery life, connectivity, camera quality and system software, which are significant considerations for users looking for enhanced performance and features. However, the Samsung i607 BlackJack stands out for its premium market positioning upon release and compact form factor.

Samsung i617 BlackJack II or Samsung i607 BlackJack Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Samsung i617 BlackJack II	Samsung i607 BlackJack
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2007, October	2006, December
Dimensions (HxWxD)	114 x 61 x 13 mm \| 4.49 x 4.49 x 2.4 in	113 x 59 x 11.8 mm \| 4.45 x 4.45 x 2.32 in
Weight	116 g \| 4.09 oz	105 g \| 3.7 oz
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Black	Black
Battery	1700 mAh, Removable Li-Ion	1200 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Battery life	Stand by time - Up to 330 h Talking time - Up to 7 h	Stand by time - Up to 380 h Talking time - Up to 4 h 45 min
Keyboard	QWERTY	QWERTY
Approximate price	100 EUR	240 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	TFT	TFT
Display colors	65K	65K
Screen size	2.4" in	2.3" in
Screen area	17.8 cm²	16.4 cm²
Screen format	4:3 (height:width)	4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	25.7%	24.6%
Screen resolution	320 x 240 px	320 x 240 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	167 PPI	174 PPI
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	2 MP, Single	1.3 MP, Single
Camera specs	-2 MP	-1.3 MP
Video	Yes	320p
Front camera, selfie	0 MP,	0 MP,
Specifications

Performance

Operating system - OS	Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0	Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Chipset		- TI OMAP 1710
CPU	- 260 MHz Dual ARM 9	- 220 MHz ARM926EJ-S
External memory	microSD, up to 4 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD, up to 4 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	128 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM	64 MB RAM, 128 MB ROM

Benchmark

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Mini-SIM	Mini-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA	GSM / HSPA
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed	HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps	HSPA 1.8 Mbps
GPRS	Class 10	Class 10
Edge	Class 10	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
GPS	Yes	No
NFC
USB	2.0	2.0
Bluetooth	2.0, A2DP	2.0, A2DP
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 1.20 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.47 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Radio	No	No
Headphone jack	No	No

Other features

Sensors
Other extras	- Mobile TV receiver -WMV/3GP/H.263/MP4 player -WMA/MP3/AAC/AAC+/OGG/ASF player -Organizer -Pocket Office	- WMV/3GP/H.263/MP4 player -WMA/MP3/AAC/AAC+/OGG/ASF player -Organizer -Pocket Office

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Samsung i617 BlackJack II vs Samsung i607 BlackJack Comparison and Differences