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Price and specifications of Samsung F490 advantages, disadvantages, and a comprehensive explanation

Release Date
2008, March
Camera
5MP
Battery
880mAh
Screen
3.3"
Storage
130MB , microSD slot
Operating System
Feature phone

Samsung F490 Cons

  • No WLAN support, limiting internet connectivity options.
  • Lacks GPS positioning feature.
  • No FM radio functionality.
  • The display is a resistive touchscreen, which may not be as responsive as capacitive touchscreens.
  • Low screen resolution with a pixel density of ~150 ppi, which may result in less sharp images.
  • Limited internal storage of 130MB.
  • The video recording capability is limited to 320p@15fps, resulting in lower quality videos.
  • No advanced sensors available.
  • Discontinued model, which may result in lack of support and spare part availability.
Network
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Launch
Announced 2008, January. Released 2008, March
Status Discontinued
Body
Dimensions 115 x 53.5 x 11.8 mm (4.53 x 2.11 x 0.46 in)
Weight 102 g (3.60 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 3.3 inches, 29.8 cm2 (~48.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 432 pixels (~150 ppi density)
Memory
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Phonebook 1000 entries, Photocall
Call records 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls
Internal 130MB
Main Camera
Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 320p@15fps
Selfie camera
Single Videocall camera
Video
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms
WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
Positioning No
Radio No
USB 2.0
Features
Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront 3.4)
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
Battery
Type Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 220 h
Talk time Up to 6 h
Misc
Colors Black
SAR 0.19 W/kg (head)     0.26 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.40 W/kg (head)
Price About 150 EUR
Tests
Loudspeaker Voice 73dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 74dB
Audio quality Noise -81.1dB / Crosstalk -81.7dB

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