Samsung SGH-A717

US carrier availability

Discontinued: AT&T

User rating:

7.8 Based on 3 User reviews

Pros

• Small dimensions (4.10 x 2.12 x 0.50 inches)

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-A717 is a quad-band GSM clamshell with HSDPA support. It features 262k color TFT display, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth with A2DP support, music player, and microSD slot for memory.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 4.10 x 2.12 x 0.50 inches (104 x 54 x 12.7 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 3.29 oz (93 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 240 x 320 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  


• Additional display:
  

  Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

  
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 2 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom, Self-timer
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 4.00 hours
    the average is 12 h (693 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 10.4 days (250 hours)
    the average is 20 days (482 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
  
  

Internet browsing

• Browser:
  
  • Access NetFront 3.3 Browser
  
  

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• UMTS:
  
  • 850, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  
  • EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s
  
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Memo, Currency converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  


• Instant Messaging:
  
  • AOL, Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording, TTY/TDD
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SGH-E840

User rating:

8.2 Based on 4 User reviews

Pros

• Small dimensions (3.99 x 2.06 x 0.41 inches)

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-E840 is a quad-band GSM slider. It features 262k color TFT QVGA display, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, FM Radio, Music player and microSD slot for memory.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.99 x 2.06 x 0.41 inches (101.5 x 52.5 x 10.6 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 2.92 oz (83 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Camera shutter
  
  

Display

• Physical size:
  
  • 2.2 inches
  
  


• Resolution:
  
  • 240 x 320 pixels
  
  


• Pixel density:
  

  Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Screen-to-body ratio:
  


• Colors:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 2 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.30 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 10.4 days (250 hours)
    the average is 20 days (485 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, 3GP
    
    
  
  


• Radio:
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Memo, Converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  
  • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  
  


• Instant Messaging:
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  
  • JAVA downloadable
  
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SPH-M300

US carrier availability

Discontinued: Sprint

User rating:

6.3 Based on 12 User reviews

Pros

No pros

Cons

• Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion


• It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.70 inches inches)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SPH-M300 is a CDMA/AMPS clamshell. It features 65k color TFT display, VGA camera, Bluetooth, WAP browser, JAVA, Speakerphone and organizer.

Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.60 x 1.90 x 0.70 inches (91.5 x 48 x 18 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 3.00 oz (85 g)the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 128 x 160 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  


• Additional display:
  

  Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

  
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 0.3 megapixels VGA
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  

Hardware

• System memory:
  

  System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

  
  
  • 8 MB RAM / 32 MB ROM
  
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.70 hoursthe average is 12 h (693 min)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• CDMA:
  

  CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

  
  
  • 800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• AMPS:
  

  AMPS - Advanced mobile phone standard. Analogue standard used widely in North America.

  
  


• Positioning:
  

  Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

  
  

Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 300 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Countdown timer, Memo, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  


• Instant Messaging:
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  
  • JAVA downloadable
  
  

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Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Object Push (OPP)
    
    
  
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones (32 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice dialing, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SPH-M510

US carrier availability

Discontinued: Sprint

User rating:

7.7 Based on 5 User reviews

Pros

No pros

Cons

• It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.64 inches inches)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SPH-M510 is a dual-band CDMA clamshell with EVDO support. It features 262k color TFT display, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, microSD slot for memory and organizer.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.74 x 2.00 x 0.64 inches (95 x 51 x 16 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 2.93 oz (83 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter
  
  

Display

• Physical size:
  
  • 2.1 inches
  
  


• Resolution:
  
  • 176 x 220 pixels
  
  


• Pixel density:
  

  Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Screen-to-body ratio:
  


• Colors:
  


• Additional display:
  

  Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

  
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 1.3 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.50 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+
    
    
  
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• CDMA:
  

  CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

  
  
  • 800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Positioning:
  

  Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

  
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 500 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Memo, Alarm, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• Games:
  
  • Downloadable
  
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones (72 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice dialing (Speaker independent), Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
  • Head:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  
  • Body:
    
  
  
  • Measured in:
    
  
  

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Samsung SGH-A706

User rating:

8.9 Based on 2 User reviews

Pros

No pros

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s)


• It is so thick it needs a personal fitness trainer (0.69 inches inches)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-A706 is a quad-band GSM clamshell with dual-band UMTS/HSDPA support. It features 65k color TFT display, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth with A2DP support, microSD slot for memory and MP3 player.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.88 x 2.03 x 0.69 inches (98.5 x 51.5 x 17.5 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 3.30 oz (98 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 240 x 320 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  


• Additional display:
  

  Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

  
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 2 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Video calling
    
    
  
  


• Front-facing camera:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.40 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 17.9 days (430 hours)
    the average is 20 days (485 h)
  
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, WMV, RealOne
    
    
  
  

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• UMTS:
  
  • 850, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  
  • EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s
  
  


• Global Roaming:
  

Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, Tip calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Notes, Converter, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• Instant Messaging:
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  
  • Downloadable
  
  

specifications continue after the ad

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
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Samsung SGH-C170

User rating:

3.3 Based on 1 User reviews

Pros

• Small dimensions (4.09 x 1.69 x 0.58 inches)

Cons

• No rear camera


• Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-C170 is a dual-band GSM candybar. It features 65k STN display, FM Radio, MMS messaging, WAP browser, JAVA and organizer.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 4.09 x 1.69 x 0.58 inches (104 x 43 x 14.8 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 2.64 oz (75 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Soft keys (2)
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 128 x 128 pixels
  
  


• Colors:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 2.50 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 11.2 days (270 hours)
    the average is 20 days (485 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  

Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 500 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • World clock, Converter, Calculator, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  

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Connectivity

• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  
  • Computer sync
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones (16 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

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Samsung SGH-J600

User rating:

9.1 Based on 4 User reviews

Pros

• Small dimensions (3.85 x 1.77 x 0.59 inches)

Cons

• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-J600 is a tri-band GSM slider featuring 65k color TFT display, Bluetooth, 1.3 Megapixels camera, microSD slot for memory, MP3 player and speakerphone.

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.85 x 1.77 x 0.59 inches (98 x 45 x 15 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 3.49 oz (99 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Other
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 120 x 160 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 1.3 megapixels
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 3.80 hours
    the average is 12 h (700 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 12.5 days (300 hours)
    the average is 20 days (485 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, eAAC+, WMA
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, H.263
    
    
  
  


• Radio:
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • 1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Memo, Alarm, To-Do, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  


• Games:
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  


• Other:
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Polyphonic ringtones (40 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
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Samsung SGH-E256

User rating:

7.1 Based on 3 User reviews

Pros

• Small dimensions (3.91 x 1.96 x 0.55 inches)

Cons

• Slow data means slow Internet browsing (EDGE)


• Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic screen brightness adjustment

Description

Samsung SGH-E256 is a tri band GSM slider phone featuring small 65k color TFT display, VGA camera, Bluetooth 2.0, WAP Browser, MicroSD memory slot, MP3 player and FM radio

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Design

• Form factor:
  


• Dimensions:
  
  • 3.91 x 1.96 x 0.55 inches (99.5 x 50 x 14 mm)
  
  


• Weight:
  
  • 2.85 oz (81 g)
    the average is 4.8 oz (138 g)
  
  


• Design features:
  
  • Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)
  
  


• Keys:
  
  • Left: Volume control
  
  

Display

• Resolution:
  
  • 128 x 160 pixels
  
  


• Technology:
  

  Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

  
  


• Colors:
  

Camera

• Camera:
  
  • 
    
    • 0.3 megapixels VGA
    
    
  
  
  • Features:
    
    • Digital zoom
    
    
  
  


• Camcorder:
  

Hardware

• Built-in storage:
  


• Storage expansion:
  

Battery

• Talk time:
  
  • 5.00 hours
    the average is 12 h (693 min)
  
  


• Stand-by time:
  
  • 10.4 days (250 hours)
    the average is 20 days (482 h)
  
  


• Capacity:
  


• Type:
  

Multimedia

• Music player:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MP3, AAC, AAC+
    
    
  
  


• Video playback:
  
  • Supported formats:
    
    • MPEG4, 3GP
    
    
  
  


• Radio:
  

Internet browsing

Technology

• GSM:
  
  • 850, 1800, 1900 MHz
  
  


• Data:
  


• Global Roaming:
  

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Phone features

• Phonebook:
  
  • Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID
  
  


• Organizer:
  
  • Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Memo, Converter, Alarm, Calendar
  
  


• Messaging:
  
  • SMS, Predictive text input (T9), MMS
  
  


• E-mail:
  
  • IMAP, POP3, SMTP
  
  


• JAVA:
  

  JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

  
  
  • Midp 2.0, CLDC 1.1
  
  


• Games:
  

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  
  • 
    
  
  
  • Profiles:
    
    • Headset (HSP), Handsfree (HFP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Object Push (OPP), Generic Access (GAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Basic Printing (BPP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
    
    
  
  


• USB:
  


• Charging connector:
  
  • Proprietary
  
  

Other features

• Notifications:
  
  • Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
  
  


• 
  
  • Voice recording
  
  

Regulatory Approval

• FCC approval:
  

  FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

  
  


• FCC measured SAR:
  

  FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  
  
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