Samsung A657
Samsung A657

The Samsung A657 was announced in 2009, April. Released 2009, Q2 With 1.9 inches, 11.4 cm2 (~19.0% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, 256K colors, while the Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 1900
  • Speed: HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2009, April. Released 2009, Q2
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 115 x 52 x 19.5 mm (4.53 x 2.05 x 0.77 in)
  • Weight: 123 g (4.34 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM
  • Note: Dust, shock and splash resistant, Flashlight

Display

  • Type: TFT, 256K colors
  • Size: 1.9 inches, 11.4 cm2 (~19.0% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
  • Note: Wallpapers

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Phonebook: 1000 entries
  • Call records: Yes
  • Internal: 128MB

Camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: No

Comms

  • WLAN: No
  • Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP
  • GPS: No
  • Radio: No
  • USB: 2.0

Features

  • Sensors:
  • Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email
  • Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML
  • Games: Yes + downloadable
  • Java: Yes, MIDP 2.0
  • Note: MP3/eAAC+/WMA player, MP4/H.263 player, Push to Talk, Organizer, Voice memo, Stopwatch, Predictive text input

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 250 h
  • Talk time: Up to 3 h

Misc

  • Colors: Black
  • SAR: 1.46 W/kg (head)     0.73 W/kg (body)