Samsung Epic 4G
Samsung Epic 4G

The Samsung Epic 4G was announced in 2010, June. Released 2010, September With 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~56.5% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Hummingbird and running Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p@30fps video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
  • 2G bands: CDMA 800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
  • Note: HSDPA 2100
  • Speed: HSPA, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2010, June. Released 2010, September
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 124 x 65 x 14 mm (4.88 x 2.56 x 0.55 in)
  • Weight: 155 g (5.47 oz)
  • Keyboard: QWERTY
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~56.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Note: TouchWiz 3.0 UI

Platform

  • OS: Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
  • Chipset: Hummingbird
  • CPU: 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
  • GPU: PowerVR SGX540

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 512MB 512MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: VGA
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; WiMAX, hotspot (Android 2.2)
  • Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Browser: HTML, Adobe Flash Lite
  • Note: Mobile TV, MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player, Organizer, Photo/video editor, Document editor, Voice memo/dial/commands, Predictive text input (Swype)

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 300 h
  • Talk time: Up to 5 h 30 min

Misc

  • Colors: Black
  • SAR: 0.68 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 200 EUR