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Also known as Samsung I5800 PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 7.5

Posted: 15 Jun 2010
Market Status: Released

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Also known as Samsung I5500, Samsung Corby Smartphone, Samsung I5503 Galaxy 550 PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 8.3

Posted: 09 Jun 2010
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.1)Android (2.2, 2.1) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.47 x 2.17 x 0.50 inches (113.5 x 55 x 12.8 mm )4.25 x 2.20 x 0.48 inches (108 x 56 x 12.3 mm) 
Weight3.84 oz (109 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		3.60 oz (102 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Design features D-Pad 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control  
Display
Physical size3.2 inches2.8 inches 
Resolution240 x 400 pixels240 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.

146 ppi143 ppi 
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.

TFTTFT 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor  
Battery
Talk time15.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		8.68 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time26.0 days (625 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		21.7 days (521 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Talk time (3G)7.10 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		6.45 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)21.5 days (517 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		15.6 days (375 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		 
Capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

667 MHzSingle core, 600 MHz, ARM11 
Built-in storage0.17 GB0.1 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB 
Camera
Camera3 megapixels2 megapixels 
FeaturesAuto focus, Smile detection, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Panorama, Scenes, Self-timerPanorama 
Camcorder320x240 (QVGA) (15 fps)320x240 (QVGA) (15 fps) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR, OGG, MIDIMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMVMPEG4, H.264, 3GP 
RadioFM, RDSFM, RDS 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTMLHTML 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, MySpace, Picasa, TwitterFacebook, MySpace, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
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.

A-GPSA-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, Memo 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.03.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB charging  
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
OtherVoice recordingVoice 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.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

16 Jun 201011 May 2010 
FCC ID value: A3LGTI5800 linkFCC ID value: A3LGTI5500 link 
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.

   
Head0.41 W/kg0.58 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.31 W/kg0.39 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced15 Jun 201009 Jun 2010 
Scheduled release

Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America

Q3 2010 (Official)  

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