Samsung Galaxy i7500 review

Will a new player help make Android even better?

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-09-24September 24th 2009

Mobile phones Review

Price at launch	£499.99
Product Type	Smartphone
Network Band	Quad Band
Wi-Fi	Yes
Effective Camera Resolution	5 Megapixel
USB	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes
Main Screen Resolution	480 x 320
Main Screen Size	8.1 cm (3.2")
Cellular Data Connectivity Technology	GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
GPS Receiver	Yes
Product Family	Galaxy
Cellular Network Supported	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1900, GSM 1800, WCDMA 850, WCDMA 2100
Memory Card Supported	microSD
Phone Style	Bar
Colour	Black
Brand Name	Samsung
Battery Talk Time	4 Hour
Product Model	i7500 Galaxy
Weight (Approximate)	117.0 g
Bluetooth	Yes
Maximum Memory Card Size Supported	32 GB
Built-in Memory	8 GB
Main Screen Type	OLED
Realtone	Yes
Call Features	Call Log, Caller ID
Height	115.0 mm
Width	56.0 mm
Depth	11.9 mm
Operating System	Android OS
Manufacturer	Samsung
Product Name	Galaxy I7500 Smartphone
Product Line	Galaxy
Manufacturer Part Number	GT-I7500OKAXEU
Manufacturer Website Address	www.samsung.com/uk/
Marketing Information	Introducing Galaxy, Samsung's first Android powered phone. Designed with the internet in mind, Galaxy offers you a revolutionary, all-in-one mobile experience. The Android platform provides seamless access to the full suite of Google services and allows customization like never before. Its large AMOLED offers unmatched luminescence and vivid colours for High Definition display, providing a sight and touch experience that's out of this world. At a slim 11.9 mm, Galaxy is the thinnest Android device on the market today. Stylish, slender, and easy to use, Galaxy puts the universe in the palm of your hand.