The Epic 4G for Sprint features a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor with 5 megapixel camera, a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, and Android 2.1 OS. In contrast to the original Galaxy S the Samsung Epic 4G has a sliding keyboard which slides itself behind the screen. The Samsung Epic 4G for Sprint is one of the few smartphones on the market with a actual physical qwerty keyboard, so this feature alone will set it apart form its main competitors and prove to be a great selling point.
First Look: Samsung Epic 4G fromg Phonedog.com
Samsung Epic 4G hands-on - Sprint's WiMAX capable Galaxy S
So what is unique for Samsung Epic 4G compared towards the other phones in the Galaxy S series? The main difference is the truth that it has a true qwerty keyboard which slides behind the Super AMOLED screen. The Samsung Epic 4G is one of the very few high-end touch screen phones currently on the market which has a physical keyboard, so this feature alone will certainly set it apart form its main competitors and it'll prove to be a solid selling point.
Samsung Epic 4G - Phonescoop Preview
According to latest updates the current tentative launch date for the Sprint's second 4G handset, Epic 4g is August 20th, which will go reside with Samsung's Galaxy S on Demand Live Show event.
