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Samsung

Samsung F490

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Display diagonal
3.30 in*
Battery capacity
880 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 240 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 432 px

Display

Display diagonal
3.30 in*
Display pixel density
150 ppi*
Resolution
240 × 432*
Panel
Display: TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Horizontal pixels
Display: 240 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 432 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    3.30 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    240 px*
    Vertical pixels
    432 px*
    Technology
    TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors*

Memory & storage

Storage options
130 MB*

Storage options

  • 130 MB*
    Capacity
    130 MB*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Rear*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
880 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: No*
Reported value 2: No*
Reported value 3: WLANNo*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 2.0, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 2.0, A2DP*
Reported value 3: 2*
Reported value 4: 2.0, A2DP*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
115 x 53.5 x 11.8 mm (4.53 x 2.11 x 0.46 in)*
Weight
102 g*

Colors

  • Black*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 25 fields
Body Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    102*
    unit
    g*
    original
    102 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
3.3 inches, 29.8 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.3 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    29.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    29.8 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
240 x 432 pixels (~150 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    240*
    y
    432*
    unit
    px*
    original
    240 x 432*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Memory Cardslot
microSD (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Samsung F490*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
130MB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    130*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    130MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
320p@15fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    15fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
Videocall camera*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANNo*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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COMMS Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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COMMS USB
2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Battery Type
Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    880*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    880 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Colors
Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Price
About 150 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Network Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.384*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    0.384 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Body Dimensions
115 x 53.5 x 11.8 mm (4.53 x 2.11 x 0.46 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.8 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.46*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.46 in*
    span
    • 36*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Specifications 2 · 46 fields
body weight
102 g (3.60 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    102*
    unit
    g*
    original
    102 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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display size
3.3 inches, 29.8 cm (~48.5% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.3 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    29.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    29.8 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
240 x 432 pixels (~150 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    240*
    y
    432*
    unit
    px*
    original
    240 x 432*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory phonebook
1000 entries, Photocall*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory call records
30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
F490*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
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comms usb
2*
Scope and conditions
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features sensors
V1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
features messaging
SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront 3.4)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features games
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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features java
Yes, MIDP 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
features
WMV/MP4/H.264 player (VGA@30fps) MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA player Voice recorder Organizer Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 26*
    • 31*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.384*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    0.384 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
130 MB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    130*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    130 MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
320p@15fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    15fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 150 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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main camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Class 10*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Class 10*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
tests loudspeaker
Voice 73dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 74dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -81.1dB / Crosstalk -81.7dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
Videocall camera*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2008, January. Released 2008, March*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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optical_format_declarations
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misc sar eu
0.40 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.4*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.40 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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misc sar
0.19 W/kg (head)     0.26 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.19*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.19 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.26*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.26 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    880*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    880 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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battery talk time
Up to 6 h*
Scope and conditions
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battery stand.by
Up to 220 h*
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body dimensions
115 x 53.5 x 11.8 mm (4.53 x 2.11 x 0.46 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.8 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.46*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.46 in*
    span
    • 36*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 16 fields
Body Weight (g)
102* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Display Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors*
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Pixels X
240*
Scope and conditions
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Pixels Y
432*
Scope and conditions
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Display Size (inches)
3.3* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
48.5* %
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Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
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Comms Bluetooth
2*
Scope and conditions
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
880* mAh
Scope and conditions
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Price in USD
220.5*
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Model
Samsung F490*
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Launch Expected Year
2008.0*
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Height (mm)
115* mm
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Width (mm)
53.5* mm
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Thickness (mm)
11.8* mm
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Specifications 4 · 46 fields
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 220 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 6 h*
Battery · Type
Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery*
Body · Dimensions
115 x 53.5 x 11.8 mm (4.53 x 2.11 x 0.46 in)*
Body · SIM
Mini-SIM*
Body · Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Comms · Positioning
No*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
2.0*
Comms · WLAN
No*
Display · Resolution
240 x 432 pixels (~150 ppi density)*
Display · Size
3.3 inches, 29.8 cm2 (~48.5% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors*
Features · Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront 3.4)*
Features · Features
WMV/MP4/H.264 player (VGA@30fps) MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA player Voice recorder Organizer Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)*
Features · Games
Yes*
Features · Java
Yes, MIDP 2.0*
Features · Messaging
SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging*
Launch · Announced
2008, January. Released 2008, March*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash*
Main Camera · Single
5 MP, AF*
Main Camera · Video
320p@15fps*
Memory · Call records
30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls*
Memory · Card slot
microSD (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
130MB*
Memory · Phonebook
1000 entries, Photocall*
Misc · Colors
Black*
Historical price
About 150 EUR*
Misc · SAR
0.19 W/kg (head) 0.26 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.40 W/kg (head)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 2100*
Network · Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Our Tests · Audio quality
Noise -81.1dB / Crosstalk -81.7dB*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
Voice 73dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 74dB*
Selfie camera · Single
Videocall camera*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Black
Black*
Display
Display
Diagonal
3.3* in
Horizontal pixels
240* px
Vertical pixels
432* px
Technology
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors*
Memory options
130 MB
Capacity
130.0* MB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Rear*

* Provisional data