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Samsung SGH-i640V review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 119

Verdict

With 3G but no Wi-Fi, the SGH-i640V will not have universal appeal. The defining features of this Windows Mobile smartphone (its rotating navigation wheel, touch buttons, large size and idiosyncratic user interface) will also polarise opinion... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • 3G with HSDPA
  • Excellent battery life

Cons

  • Bulky
  • Lacks Wi-Fi
  • Touch buttons on front are less ergonomic than physical buttons
  • Idiosyncratic user interface

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 61x16x95 mm
Weight: 126 g
Form factor: slider
Built-in devices: camera
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.0
2G: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G: GPRS
3G: 3G, HSDPA
Memory expansion: MicroSD
On-board memory: 150 MB
Display size: 2.4 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Camera resolution: 2 megapixels

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