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Price and specifications of Samsung A257 Magnet advantages, disadvantages, and a comprehensive explanation

Release Date
2009, May
Camera
0.3MP
Battery
800mAh
Screen
2.2"
Storage
64MB
Operating System
Feature phone

Disadvantages of Samsung A257 Magnet

  • No support for 3G, 4G, or 5G networks; only 2G GSM technology is available.
  • Lacks a memory card slot, limiting storage expansion.
  • Low internal memory of 64MB, which can be insufficient for modern use.
  • VGA main camera without video recording capabilities, which is quite basic.
  • Absence of a selfie camera.
  • Display has a low resolution and pixel density (~128 ppi density).
  • No WLAN (Wi-Fi) support, limiting internet connectivity options.
  • Does not have GPS for positioning services.
  • No FM radio for listening to broadcasts.
  • Lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is inconvenient for audio connectivity.
Network
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE Class 10
Launch
Announced 2009, March. Released 2009, May
Status Discontinued
Body
Dimensions 109 x 59 x 12 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)
Weight 87.6 g (3.07 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
Display
Type TFT, 65K colors
Size 2.2 inches, 15.2 cm2 (~23.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi density)
Memory
Card slot No
Phonebook Yes, Photo call
Call records Yes
Internal 64MB
Main Camera
Single VGA
Video No
Selfie camera
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
Comms
WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.0
Positioning No
Radio No
USB 2.0
Features
Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, IM
Browser WAP 2.0 / xHTML
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
Battery
Type Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 240 h
Talk time Up to 5 h
Misc
Colors Black
SAR 0.61 W/kg (head)     0.72 W/kg (body)
Price About 90 EUR

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