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Samsung i520

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Chipset
TI OMAP 2430*
Processor
330 MHz ARM 1136*
Display diagonal
2.30 in*
Battery capacity
950 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 240 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 320 px

Display

Display diagonal
2.30 in*
Display pixel density
174 ppi*
Resolution
240 × 320*
Panel
Display: TFT, 256K colors
Horizontal pixels
Display: 240 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 320 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    2.30 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    240 px*
    Vertical pixels
    320 px*
    Technology
    TFT, 256K colors*

Processing & platform

Chipset
TI OMAP 2430*
Processor
330 MHz ARM 1136*
Graphics
PowerVR MBX*

Memory & storage

Storage options
35 MB*

Storage options

  • 35 MB*
    Capacity
    35 MB*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    2 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
950 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI*
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
101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm (4.00 x 1.99 x 0.70 in)*
Weight
99 g*

Colors

  • Black*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 28 fields
Body Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    99*
    unit
    g*
    original
    99 g*
    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
Body SIM
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
2.3 inches, 35 x 46 mm, 16.4 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    2.3 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    46*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    46 mm*
    span
    • 17*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    16.4*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    16.4 cm*
    span
    • 24*
    • 31*
    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 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    240*
    y
    320*
    unit
    px*
    original
    240 x 320*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
TI OMAP 2430*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
330 MHz ARM 1136*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    330*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    330 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
PowerVR MBX*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSD (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Samsung i520*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
35MB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    35*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    35MB*
    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 Cameraspecs
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 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 Video
CIF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
VGA 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
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
No*
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
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    950*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    950 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 140 EUR*
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
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 1.8 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.8*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    1.8 Mbps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm (4.00 x 1.99 x 0.70 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    17.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    17.9 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.7*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.70 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 42 fields
body weight
99 g (3.49 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    99*
    unit
    g*
    original
    99 g*
    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
body sim
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT, 256K colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
2.3 inches, 35 x 46 mm, 16.4 cm (~31.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    2.3 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    46*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    46 mm*
    span
    • 17*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    16.4*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    16.4 cm*
    span
    • 24*
    • 31*
    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 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    240*
    y
    320*
    unit
    px*
    original
    240 x 320*
    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
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
i520*
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
No*
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
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
V1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML*
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
WMV/RV/MP4/3GP player MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A player Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) Predictive text input Voice memo Voice mail Organizer*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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 1.8 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.8*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    1.8 Mbps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
TI OMAP 2430*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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
platform cpu
330 MHz ARM 1136*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    330*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    330 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
PowerVR MBX*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
35 MB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    35*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    35 MB*
    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
main camera single
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 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
CIF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 140 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Class 10*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Class 10*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
VGA videocall camera*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2007, February*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
External touch keys*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.49 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.49*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.49 W*
    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
battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    950*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    950 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 3 h 30 min*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 150 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm (4.00 x 1.99 x 0.70 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    17.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    17.9 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.7*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.70 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    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)
99* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
TFT, 256K colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
240*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Pixels Y
320*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
2.3* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
31.9* %
Scope and conditions
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Main Camera Single (MP)
2* MP
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Sound 3.5mm jack
0*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Comms Bluetooth
2*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
950* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Price in USD
191.8*
Scope and conditions
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Model
Samsung i520*
Scope and conditions
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Launch Expected Year
2007.0*
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Height (mm)
101.7* mm
Scope and conditions
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Width (mm)
50.5* mm
Scope and conditions
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Thickness (mm)
17.9* mm
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Specifications 4 · 42 fields
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 150 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 3 h 30 min*
Battery · Type
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery*
Body · Dimensions
101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm (4.00 x 1.99 x 0.70 in)*
Body · SIM
Mini-SIM*
Body · Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Comms · Positioning
No*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
2.0*
Comms · WLAN
No*
Display · Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)*
Display · Size
2.3 inches, 35 x 46 mm, 16.4 cm2 (~31.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT, 256K colors*
Features · Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML*
Features · Features
WMV/RV/MP4/3GP player MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A player Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) Predictive text input Voice memo Voice mail Organizer*
Launch · Announced
2007, February*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Single
2 MP*
Main Camera · Video
CIF*
Memory · Card slot
microSD (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
35MB*
Misc · Colors
Black*
Historical price
About 140 EUR*
Misc · SAR EU
0.49 W/kg (head)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 2100*
Network · Speed
HSPA 1.8 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Platform · Chipset
TI OMAP 2430*
Platform · CPU
330 MHz ARM 1136*
Platform · GPU
PowerVR MBX*
Platform · OS
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI*
Selfie camera · Single
VGA videocall camera*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
No*
Sound · Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones*
Sound · Features
External touch keys*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Black
Black*
Display
Display
Diagonal
2.3* in
Horizontal pixels
240* px
Vertical pixels
320* px
Technology
TFT, 256K colors*
Memory options
35 MB
Capacity
35.0* MB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
2.0* MP
Position
Rear*

* Provisional data