Unveiling the Samsung A697 Sunburst Specs Prices & More
Release Date
2010, March
Camera
2MP
Battery
1000mAh
Screen
3.0"
Storage
190MB , microSDHC slot
Operating System
Feature phone
Main Features of Samsung A697 Sunburst
Compact and Lightweight: Weighs only 87.3 g, easy to carry.
3.0-inch TFT Resistive Touchscreen: Displays 256K colors with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels.
Expandable Storage: Supports microSDHC card slot for additional storage.
2 MP Main Camera: Capable of capturing decent photos and videos.
Basic Connectivity: Includes Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP and microUSB 2.0.
GPS Support: A-GPS available with AT&T Navigator.
Built-in Accelerometer: Provides motion sensing for games and apps.
Removable Battery: Comes with a Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery, offering up to 250 hours of standby and 5 hours of talk time.
Affordable Pricing: Initially released at about 120 EUR.
Drawbacks of Samsung A697 Sunburst
Outdated Technology: Uses GSM network technology, which is now obsolete with the rise of 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
Display Quality: Features a TFT resistive touchscreen with only 256K colors, resulting in lower display quality and responsiveness compared to modern capacitive touchscreens.
Limited Display Size: 3.0-inch screen with a low resolution of 240 x 400 pixels and a 5:3 ratio, offering a low pixel density of approximately 155 ppi.
Low Internal Storage: Comes with only 190MB of internal memory, requiring a microSDHC card for additional storage.
Mediocre Camera: Equipped with only a 2 MP main camera, lacking a front-facing selfie camera.
No WLAN Connectivity: Does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, limiting internet access options.
Lacks 3.5mm Audio Jack: Does not feature a standard headphone jack, which can be inconvenient for connecting headphones or external speakers.
No Radio Feature: Does not include an FM radio for on-the-go listening.
Discontinued Status: The device has been discontinued, affecting availability of support and spare parts.