February 25, 2012 By

Nokia Lumia 710 v Samsung Omnia W

Which Windows Phone to go for, there are a few choices but they are all so similar?!!

Microsoft have to date limited the amount of customisation that a manufacturer can apply and too limited the hardware support so if you have decided on the OS, but need to now choose the phone, which one will you go for?

Well assuming you are not wishing to spend over £300 (including VAT) or £250 (excluding VAT) then the Nokia 710 and Samsung Omnia W should be considered, they are very comparable phones.

But what are the differences? The key, influential differences in making your decision are as follows:

  • The Lumia and Omnia are at the £300 (inclusive of VAT) price mark. These prices can of course change but such a similar price suggests there is not much difference between the two devices.
  • Both have 1.4GHz processors – the fastest on Windows Phones.
  • Both have 8GB of internal memory.
  • They both have 3.7” screens, but it is a WVGA screen on the 710 and  a Super AMOLED on the W, so it will appear brighter.
  • The Omnia W has DLNA.
  • Both have 5 megapixel cameras.
  • The Omnia W has the largest battery at 1500mAh, but not by much.  The 710 is 1300mAh and the extra bright screen may draw on the power.
  • The Omnia W is the lightest, there isn’t much in it though, just 10g.
  • The 710 has Nokia music, maps and Drive which is a benefit when it comes to navigation using the GPS.  The Omnia uses Bing maps.

It is a tricky decision choosing between the Omnia W and the 710.  It comes down to small detail,s specifically the added value Nokia applications against the slightly lighter Omnia W with a brighter display.  It is a case of which is most important to you.

The image below gives a full comparison of the 2 handsets in terms of their specification.

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About Jon

Constantly challenging opinions and looking for new opportunities, Jon develops the product ranges and business activities and very much strives to maintaining growth and taking Clove in to the future.

Never knowing when to stop, he spends too much time in the office! He's very organised; writes lists, reports, spreadsheets, you name it, he's on to it!! When he does relax, however, he can be found driving his pride and joy (his Range Rover Sport), walking his Dog, down the pub or at a local restaurant. He does too like the finer things in life and often lives beyond his means, only the best hotels will do.

Comments

  1. Gnam says:
    February 26, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Well, perhaps I could give my own comments on these two smartphones having used both? I’ll wait for consent because I understand this blog is linked to a hardware store and I wouldn’t want to give negative press to the models and affect sales.

    :)

    • Chris Ward says:
      February 27, 2012 at 9:14 am

      Hi Gnam,

      We do welcome comments on handsets, as long as they are fair and not overly negative.