Samsung Galaxy 551
Samsung Galaxy 551

The Samsung Galaxy 551 was announced in 2010, October. Released 2010, Q4 With 3.2 inches, 29.1 cm2 (~47.7% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, Powered by Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 and running Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 3.15 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 320p@15fps video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • Note: HSDPA 850 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2010, October. Released 2010, Q4
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 111 x 55 x 15.2 mm (4.37 x 2.17 x 0.60 in)
  • Weight: 117 g (4.13 oz)
  • Keyboard: QWERTY
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: TFT
  • Size: 3.2 inches, 29.1 cm2 (~47.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
  • Note: TouchWiz 3.0 UI

Platform

  • OS: Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
  • CPU: 600 MHz
  • GPU: Adreno 200

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
  • Internal: 160MB
  • Note: DNSe sound enhancement

Main Camera

  • Single: 3.15 MP, AF
  • Video: 320p@15fps

Selfie camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
  • 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
  • Note: MP4/WMV/H.263 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, Document viewer

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 520 h (2G) / Up to 370 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 9 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Black
  • SAR: 0.18 W/kg (head)     0.90 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.38 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 90 EUR

Tests

  • Camera: , Photo
  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 72dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -85.0dB / Crosstalk -32.4dB