AT&T and Samsung have announced the Samsung Infuse 4G Google Android phone. The phone appears to be a bigger, badder, and more powerful version of Samsung’s Galaxy S. The large 4.5-inch screen — featuring next-gen Super AMOLED Plus tech — stands out, while the 1.2GHz Hummingbird processor should provide ample power. Here’s the official word:
The Samsung Infuse 4G will be the thinnest Android device and feature the largest screen — at 4.5 inches — in AT&T’s smartphone lineup. The device delivers a brilliant display using Samsung’s next-generation Super AMOLED Plus technology which features 50% more sub-pixels for better contrast and outdoor readability. The Infuse will be powered by a 1.2 GHz application processor, run the Android 2.2 platform and be offered exclusively by AT&T.
On paper, this looks like a fantastic phone. However, I’m a little wary of Samsung’s Android offerings (aside from the Nexus S). The company has been relatively slow at providing updates. Android 2.3 is out now and rolling out to numerous phones within the next 30 days. Android 3.0 should be out before June 2011. Based on Samsung’s history, I’m not confident that the Infuse 4G will receive these updates as quickly as competing phones.
What do you guys and dolls think of this beefy Google Android phone? Would you rather have a Samsung Infuse 4G or a Motorola Atrix 4G?
I like my Captivate but either of these phones is better. But Samsung SUCKS at releasing promised updates.
Dell is just as bad when paired with AT&T. The Dell Streak I got for Xmas still has 1.6 and isn't upgradeable yet.
Two of my friends had hands-on time with the Infuse. They said it feels sturdier and more solid than the Galaxy S phones. It's still plastic, but they claim that it's denser and higher quality.
Which Galaxy S phone are they comparing it to? The Vibrant & Fascinate feel like toy phone to me. The Captivate feels pretty solid, Never seen an Epic 4G.
I saw this on cnet earlier in the day and i wanted to hear your thoughts on it though. It looked good for me to possibly sway me from the iphone but i'm not a fan of slow updates. Maybe i'll just stick to the new iphone if it is offered on at&t as well. The network should work better after everyone jumps ship to verizon later this year.