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Samsung F520 3G SmartPhone Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
3 Inch TFT 262k Colour Touch Screen (480 x 272 Pixels)
3G HSDPA Technology
HTML Browser
Video Player (MPEG4, H263, H264 & Real)
Music Player (MP3, AAC+ & eAAC+)
EDGE Technology & Bluetooth® Technology

Design

89%

Usability

83%

Features

85%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Samsung F520 3G SmartPhone Review

The Samsung F520 is a dual slider 3G Smartphone which is also known as the Samsung SGH-F520. The phone comes in a highly useable dual sliding casing which allows the user to switch between QWERTY & numeric keypad by simply switching between horizontal & vertical screens & keypad styles. The overall size of the casing is 104.8 x 53.7 x 17.4 mm which is a compact & sturdy feeling handset for the user to handle. The handset is eye catching & comes in a smooth black coloured casing. The handset comes with a 3 Inch colour touch screen display, which steals the show on this phone & it makes the phone a pleasure to use. The touch screen is large, colourful & reacts to human touch which means their is no need for a stylus with the Samsung F520. The Samsung F520 comes with a simple & elegant Flash user interface which works well on this model & provides the user with clear & easy to use interface. The F520 is from the same family as the Samsung F510 which is a stylish 3G phone. The F520 is in hot competition with the Apple iPhone & the LG LE850 PRADA as the phones share a similar look & come with large highly useable colour touch screen.

The built in features include a camera, video, messaging services, Internet, music player, 3G video calling & much more. The handset comes with easy to access hot launching keys which provides the user with quick access to features including Internet & music player. The camera feature provides the user with a high quality finish & comes with a selection of settings & effects to enhance the overall finish of the photos. The camera is a 3 megapixel digital camera with comes with a built in flash. The user can capture still photos & moving video footage which can be edited, stored & shared with other contacts. The video fun does not stop there as the user can playback their own video footage as well as video footage sent from other contacts & Internet video clips on their highly capable Samsung F520. The video playing feature supports MPEG4, H263, H264 & Real video playback. The messaging service include instant messaging, email, SMS & MMS messaging. The instant messaging service work like an online chat with other instant messaging contacts & allows the user to have a text conversation online. The SMS & MMS messages are quick to create & can be sent to any compatible messaging user. The SMS messages contains text input whereas the MMS message can contain text & sound with either a photo, image or video.

The user can access the World Wide Web from their Samsung F520 which provides a full HTML browser for the user to gain a mobile Internet experience. The use can access a blog sites, information site & gain all the information they need in their day to life from their mobile phone, the Internet in truly in the users hand. The Samsung F520 comes with a integrated music player which comes with easy to use music controls & features. The user can access their music player from the main icon menu which will contain all their favourite tracks ready & waiting to be played by the user. The user can amend their music files with ease & download their favourites tracks at high speed. The phone comes with a 3G video calling feature which allows the user to experience a face to face call with other contacts. The user can have a 3G video call with any 3G video calling compatible contact & the call is a perfect way to really express true feelings as all the users & the users contact's facial expressions are their to be seen on the colourful & clear display. The Samsung F520 has a second camera which is used when having a 3G video call to record the users expression for the contact to view on their screen.

The 3G HSDPA technology provides the user with a high speed connectivity through HSDPA which provides the user with faster connections for features including instant messaging & Internet. The user can gain broadband download speeds in areas will 3.5G coverage. The Bluetooth® technology provides the user with a wirefree connectivity option which allows the user to connect their Samsung F520 to any compatible Bluetooth® devices & enjoy a wireless connection. The Bluetooth® connectivity provides the user with a connection to Bluetooth® headsets, Bluetooth® compatible PC's, printers & laptops. The phone supports USB cable connectivity & comes with EDGE high speed connectivity. The Samsung F520 comes with a document viewer which allows the user to view documents in the most popular file formats. The phone comes with a MicroSD™ memory card option which allows the user to add a memory card to suit their storage needs.

Samsung F520 Specifications & Features

Screen
3 Inch TFT 262k Colour Touch Screen (480 x 272 Pixels)

Imaging
3 Megapixel Camera
Digital Zoom
Flash
Photo Effects
Photo Settings
Second VGA Camera
Video Calling
Video Recorder
Video Player (MPEG4, H263, H264 & Real)
Video Streaming
Screensaver
Wallpaper
Photo Caller ID

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Instant Messaging
Email
Predictive Text

Sound
Music Player (MP3, AAC+ & eAAC+)
Stereo Sound
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones
Vibration Alert
Handsfree Speaker

Entertainment
Embedded Java™ Games
Downloadable Java™ Games

Organiser
Phonebook
Clock
Alarm
Currency Converter
Calculator
Calendar
To Do List
Stop Watch
Call Timer
Document Viewer
Flash User Interface

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Bluetooth®
USB
EDGE
GPRS

Network
Tri Band (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA

Internet
WAP 2.0
XHTML
HTML

Memory & Talk Time
MicroSD™ Memory Card
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown

Weight & Size
Weight Unknown
104.8 x 53.7 x 17.4 mm

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Your Samsung F520 Reviews

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Reviewer: Imran Ahmed Kazi - Karachi, Pakistan
Date: 3rd Apr 2009

This mobile phone is designed for both man & women, both can keep it without restrictions. Lovely mobile.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Sully - Manchester, UK
Date: 26th May 2008

I don't know where to start on this phone, it makes the iPhone look minimal. I would love for this to come out in this country as soon as possible.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Melissa Coe - UK
Date: 17th May 2008

I am in love with this phone! Where can you get it from in the UK because I can't find it on the Vodafone website : (.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Fraser - UK
Date: 16th May 2008

Amazing mobile phone.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Jadu - Lucknow, India
Date: 21st Mar 2008

THERES NO END TO the RAT RACE.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Sid - Glasgow, UK
Date: 18th Feb 2008

Love it! Can anyone advise where to get it in UK

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Beckie - UK
Date: 16th Jan 2008

IT'S BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE IT! I love it! I love it! I so want one, it's so gorgeous!

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Jam - US
Date: 2nd Jan 2008

Very nice phone.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Oioih - Argentina
Date: 18th Dec 2007

It breaks & freezes straight from box. Too expensive, I am now on my 5th replacement.

Design

Usability

Features

Reviewer: Ken - London, UK
Date: 27th Nov 2007

This is the best phone I have ever had the pleasure to play with. The design is simply awesome & extremely aerodynamic looking. In my opinion it wipes the iphone out. Amazing phone, if Samsung continues with this it will take over!

Design

95%

Usability

90%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Darren Darley - Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Date: 24th Oct 2007

The phone is of modern design & its functionality & practicality is second to none.

Design

100%

Usability

75%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Loreal - Galveston, US
Date: 15th Oct 2007

Where can I buy this phone! I want it sooooooooo bad!

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Fiona - Ireland
Date: 10th Oct 2007

Could I use this phone in Ireland? How much is this phone? (If you don't know please give an estimate price), thank you.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Tommy - Horsham, UK
Date: 7th Oct 2007

Agreed it's a great phone, but how can it possibly be in hot competition with the Apple iPhone'?

Design

90%

Usability

80%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Anon - Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Date: 30th Sep 2007

Vodafone don't have this phone. Please anyone know where to get this phone in UK?

Design

85%

Usability

75%

Features

80%

Reviewer: Anon - US
Date: 25th Sep 2007

This phone will be available on October 1st I heard & it's going to be for AT&T (Cingular) also the f700 will be available on October 7th for AT&T. For everyone from the UK this phone is already out I am pretty sure for Vodafone.

Design

95%

Usability

80%

Features

80%

Reviewer: Dani Brown - UK
Date: 8th Sep 2007

I absolutely love this phone.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Eric T - Orlando, US
Date: 26th Aug 2007

My numbers are a guess, as I have yet to actually hold & feel this lovely phone. Is it & if not, will it ever be available to the U.S Market? This phone looks amazing & I am sure it would blow the socks off the iPhone. Thanks for any info.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Koller - Birmingham, UK
Date: 14th Aug 2007

Is this phone released in the UK yet? Where can you get it from if it is?

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Anon - Hong Kong
Date: 7th Aug 2007

NO Wi-Fi, NO .

Design

95%

Usability

70%

Features

70%

Reviewer: Hosam - Cairo, Egypt
Date: 29th Jul 2007

Good phone, it needs a radio.

Design

100%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Pete - London, UK
Date: 25th Jul 2007

This is a good phone.

Design

95%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Megan West - UK
Date: 21st Jul 2007

Where can you buy one of these phones?

Design

95%

Usability

90%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Saeid - Iran
Date: 14th Jul 2007

Very good mobile.

Design

100%

Usability

95%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Essa Al-romaihi - Mesaieed Qatar, Qatar
Date: 20th May 2007

I have used almost all Samsung mobiles, this mobile may be is the best, I just need information on application viewing if there any edit in work & excel sheets files. The mobiles releasing in UK it take very long, it is a long list to wait for. There is many smart mobiles I am waiting for not released in the UK market, I am paying my mobiles from UK.

Design

95%

Usability

100%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Mohamed - Suez, Egypt
Date: 3rd May 2007

The BEST PHONE I have ever seen. In my opinion this phone is better than LG Prada or Apple I phone.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Rebecca - Ireland
Date: 30th Mar 2007

This phone is the very best phone, the camera is great & may not look like it but it is 100% useable.

Design

95%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

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