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Samsung Solid review

6.3

Editors' Rating

Good

Typical price:£ 90

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Verdict

This is no smartphone, which may limit its appeal, but the Samsung Solid could fit the bill if you need a phone that can cope with dust, dirt, water and occasional drops... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Long battery life
  • Rugged external casing
  • Resistant to water splashes and some knocks and drops

Cons

  • Entry-level features
  • No PC synchronisation
  • VGA camera
  • Small screen

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 109x48x17.9 mm
Weight: 95 g
Form factor: candy bar
Built-in devices: camera, FM radio
2G: GSM 900, GSM 1800
2.5G: GPRS
Display size: 1.52 in
On-board memory: 2 MB
Camera resolution: 0.3 megapixels

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