+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted June 2, 2014 Subscriber² Share Posted June 2, 2014 Samsung's enormous Galaxy W is official with a 7-inch display The much rumored 7-incher from Samsung is real and it just got an official announcement for SK Telecom over in Korea. While big on size the Galaxy W isn't so big on specs with a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU, 1.5GB of RAM, a 3500mAh battery, 16GB onboard storage an 8MP camera and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Despite Samsung's recent launches coming with Android 4.4 KitKat, the Galaxy W for some reason takes a step back in time. The larger screen ? which is pegged at HD, so 720p we're guessing ? brings about some more tablet-esque features such as a landscape capable home screen. The Galaxy W also has the same stitched, faux leather back we've seen previously on the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 Black Edition . Right now it looks as though the Galaxy W is a Korea only affair. What is notable about the design is that despite its gargantuan size it still looks like a smartphone. Compare this then to something like ASUS' Fonepad ? a similiarly sized phone/tablet crossover ? which certainly looks more like a tablet. It'll cost 499,400 won in Korea which equates to around $490. So, not the most expensive device in the world, but certainly one with a niche audience. Source: androidcentral Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1216063-samsungs-enormous-galaxy-w-is-official-with-a-7-inch-display/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohpep Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 The Galaxy W for Wumbo? I think W2 will double the screen size. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1216063-samsungs-enormous-galaxy-w-is-official-with-a-7-inch-display/#findComment-596430029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+virtorio MVC Posted June 2, 2014 MVC Share Posted June 2, 2014 I like a phone big enough to kill a man with. DConnell 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1216063-samsungs-enormous-galaxy-w-is-official-with-a-7-inch-display/#findComment-596430037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary2MBz Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I like a phone big enough to kill a man with. I lol'd :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1216063-samsungs-enormous-galaxy-w-is-official-with-a-7-inch-display/#findComment-596430043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 That just looks ridiculous (the guy holding that phone to his face)...I think 5" is the practical limit without looking silly holding a phone to your face. For a bigger phone (>5"), I'd just use a bluetooth headset. DConnell 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1216063-samsungs-enormous-galaxy-w-is-official-with-a-7-inch-display/#findComment-596430361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleNeutrino Veteran Posted June 2, 2014 Veteran Share Posted June 2, 2014 even the guy in the photo is like, look how horrible i look using this as a phone. also it almost looks like they photoshopped it into his hand. joker999 and gohpep 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1216063-samsungs-enormous-galaxy-w-is-official-with-a-7-inch-display/#findComment-596430369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Yeah, it looks stupid trying to use it like a phone. Actually, I see basically the same thing when people are using 5" phones too. Those are stupidly large too. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1216063-samsungs-enormous-galaxy-w-is-official-with-a-7-inch-display/#findComment-596430381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra.Xtreme Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Bigger screen, bigger TouchWiz, bigger lag.... Count me in. /s Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1216063-samsungs-enormous-galaxy-w-is-official-with-a-7-inch-display/#findComment-596430387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Bigger screen, bigger TouchWiz, bigger lag.... Count me in. /s Well technically it is running at 720p/1080p (not clear) so it shouldn't lag more because of larger screen :P But yeah, I'm with you. Touchwiz is garbage, played with it on my friend's GS4 & Note 3, and just holy hell. What is Samsung thinking? gohpep 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1216063-samsungs-enormous-galaxy-w-is-official-with-a-7-inch-display/#findComment-596430479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Bigger screen, bigger TouchWiz, bigger lag.... Count me in. /s It is Samsung tho. They are innovative and their TW software comes with a lot of cool apps to use that will benefit your everyday life. So the lag is more than worth it!!! Now, excuse me while I wash my mouth out with soap for saying such vile things. Gary2MBz and Astra.Xtreme 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1216063-samsungs-enormous-galaxy-w-is-official-with-a-7-inch-display/#findComment-596436613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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