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Samsung Galaxy i7500 review

Will a new player help make Android even better?

Our Score 3.5

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

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.

Product Summary

Galaxy i7500

TechRadar's Samsung i7500 Galaxy review

Price at launch

£499.99

For

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Vibrant OLED screen

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Good OS

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fairly feature-rich

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8GB onboard storage

Against

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Abysmal battery life

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unreliable 3.5mm headphone jack

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annoying lock key system

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