Skip to main content

Samsung Galaxy Win is official, proving Samsung doesn’t win at naming phones

Samsung Galaxy WinThe Galaxy Win was leaked less than a week ago, and at the time we thought the name was for internal use only, and that the firm would come up with something a little less cringe-worthy if it was ever to be made official. We’ve got our answer today, as a press release has heralded its arrival under the name of the, um, Galaxy Win.

By calling it the Win, you’d expect it to be a killer handset, right? Wrong, it’s a relatively ordinary upper mid-range smartphone with a big screen, and yet another Galaxy s3-style design. It’s now almost impossible to see a line-up of Samsung’s Galaxy range handsets and be able to tell them apart.

So, what’s winning about the Galaxy Win? It has a 4.7-inch screen, which is a good size and therefore a bit of a win, but it’s a regular LCD and has a 480 x 800 pixel resolution, so less of a win there. A 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM should provide enough power to keep the Win winning, but the 5-megapixel camera and the VGA video call lens probably won’t do the same when it comes to snapping pictures.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz takes care of the OS, plus the Win has a few software tweaks such as Smart Alert, Easy Mode and Samsung’s Motion UX gesture control system. The spec list is completed with Wi-Fi. Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA, a 2000mAh battery, 3G HSUPA connectivity and 8GB of internal memory, plus a microSD card slot.

Samsung hasn’t provided any firm release plans for the Galaxy Win, although it will be made available as both single-SIM and a dual-SIM device, suggesting it’s going to get a wide release when it does arrive. Buyers will have the choice of a white or gray chassis, and the knowledge they’ve chosen one of the stupidest named phones of all time.

Editors' Recommendations

Andy Boxall
Senior Mobile Writer
Andy is a Senior Writer at Digital Trends, where he concentrates on mobile technology, a subject he has written about for…
Samsung’s next folding phone could be cheaper than we thought
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 resting on a table.

the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (from left) Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

It increasingly seems likely that Samsung’s foldable phone strategy is aiming for a lower price bracket. Right now, a taste of Galaxy foldables will cost you a minimum of $1,000. However, an upcoming entry-level foldable phone might bring that barrier down to just $800.

Read more
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Watch 4: should you upgrade?
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (left) and Watch 4

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (left) and Galaxy Watch 4 Digital Trends

If you are a proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and are thinking of upgrading your wearable tech, the newer Galaxy Watch 6 is certainly worth considering. It boasts various new and exciting features that can take your fitness journey to the next level and help you keep track of your wellness goals.

Read more
Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. A54: all the big changes, explained
Renders of the Samsung Galaxy A55 next to the Galaxy A54.

Galaxy A55 (left) and Galaxy A54 Digital Trends

Samsung has been on a roll with new phone releases in 2024. At the end of January, Samsung released the flagship Galaxy S24 lineup. It's fantastic, but not everyone can afford the latest and greatest flagship. Thankfully, Samsung also makes budget-friendly alternatives, and that’s the appeal of the new Galaxy A55.

Read more