Samsung Galaxy 5 Android Smartphone (Unlocked, Black)

  • SKU: 208232
  • , Mfr: GT-i5500
  • , Brand: Samsung

Unlocked (what's this?)

What is an "Unlocked" phone?

Many cell phones are designed to use a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to store subscriber data. These SIM cards are issued by the carrier and provide cell service to the phone. "Locked" cell phones will only recognize SIM cards from the carrier that originally provided the phone. Almost every cell phone provided by a US carrier is locked to that carrier’s network.

"Unlocked" cell phones will recognize SIM cards from any carrier using Global System Mobile Communications (GSM) technology. Customers with "unlocked" cell phones are able to use any GSM carrier of their choosing, including "pre-pay" or "no contract" SIM card options. "Unlocked" cell phones also accept international SIM cards that provide discounted rates while traveling abroad.

  • $114.99

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Samsung Galaxy 5 Android Smartphone Features

The Samsung Galaxy i5500 is a sleek pocket sized Android phone. Being powered by Android means you get access to over 70,000 apps, everything from useful apps to to help your find your way or do shopping, to fun apps like games or movies. The Social Network Service SNS brings all your social networks together in a single easy to use screen, letting you stay up to date with all your friends.

For:

  • Great set of installed apps
  • Lots of features for the price
  • Free navigation in with Google Maps

Against:

  • Screen resolution is a little low
  • Made of plastic
  • Small internal memory

What we say:

“ The i5500 is a solid practical handset, it gives you access to Android Market and all the Google services at a great price without skimping on features. You all the modern smartphone features of 3G (900/2100), GPS, Wifi, etc with Samsung's own unique SNS app, which helps bring all your social networks together. Its a great introduction to the world of Android, all the features of bigger more expensive phones, but without there price. ”


Features:

Operating System Android 2.1
Dimensions 108mm (L) x 56mm (W) x 12.3mm (T) / 102g (Weight)
Screen Size
 2.8-inch
Camera 2 Megapixel
Memory Type microSDHC Card
  • Shipping Weight: 0.75lb

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Technical Details

  • Processor:
    - Speed: 600MHz
  • Battery:
    - Talk Time: 9.5 hrs
    - Standby Time: 521 hrs
    - Capacity: 1200 mAh
  • Display:
    - 240 x 320 pixels/2.8"
    - Touch Sensitive(Capacitive)
    - TFT
  • Camera:
    - 2 mega-pixels
    - Digital Zoom
    - Geo Tagging
  • Video:
    - Video Recording
    - Video Streaming - YouTube
  • Music:
    - Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+
    - FM Radio (RDS)
  • Messaging:
    - SMS
    - MMS (with video)
    - E-mail (POP3, IMAP4, Exchange, GMail)
    - Twitter - Instant Messaging (MSN, Google Talk, Yahoo!)
  • Memory:
    - Phone Book (unlimited)
    - Dialled Calls
    - Missed Calls
    - Received Calls
    - 170 MB (internal)
    - microSDHC (memory card)
  • Call Features:
    - Hands Free
    - Caller ID
  • Connectivity:
    - 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz (Quadband)
    - 3G: 900/2100 (Dual-band)
    - WiFi (802.11 b/g)
    - HSDPA (3.6Mbps)
    - HSUPA (3.6 Mbps)
    - Bluetooth (2.1)
    - microUSB
    - 3.5mm Audio Connector
  • Navigation:
    - AGPS
    - Digital Compass
    - Google Maps
  • Sensors:
    - Accelerometer
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Light Sensor
  • Features:
    - Web Browser
    - Office Document Viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    - PDF Viewer
    - Flash Lite 3.0 Support