| Network | Technology |
GSM
|
|---|---|---|
| Launch | Announced | 2006, June |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 104 x 42.5 x 15.6 mm (4.09 x 1.67 x 0.61 in) |
| Weight | 68 g (2.40 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | UFB, 65K colors |
| Size | 1.6 inches, 8.3 cm2 (~18.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~113 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6763T Helio P23 (16 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 1.2MB | |
| Phonebook | 500 entries | |
| Call records | 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls | |
| Main Camera | Triple |
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF 2 MP |
| Features | No | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP |
| Video | Yes | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Alert types | Vibration; Polyphonic(16) ringtones | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | No | |
| Features | Features |
Predictive text input Organizer Voice memo |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS | |
| Browser | WAP 1.2 | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h 50 min | |
| Misc | Colors | Silver |
| SAR | 0.82 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.42 W/kg (head) |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung C240
Advantages
- Outstanding multi-day or week-long standby battery longevity between charges
- Tactile physical alphanumeric keypad providing positive-click dialing and messaging
- Tough, drop-resilient casing engineered to withstand everyday accidental drops
- Streamlined, distraction-free mobile experience dedicated strictly to core calling and SMS
Disadvantages
- Restricted to fundamental calling and text functions without modern app store ecosystems
- Compact non-touch display with modest resolution and limited viewing angles
- No integrated camera hardware for photo or video capture
Built with a steadfast commitment to straightforward utility and rugged durability, the Samsung C240 stands as a dependable voice and text communicator. Featuring an ergonomic handheld footprint and a tactile physical alphanumeric keypad, the phone ensures swift, error-free dialing and messaging with positive physical key travel.
Operating without the bloated overhead of complex modern operating systems, the device delivers instant, lag-free responsiveness. Speaker acoustics are loud and punchy, ensuring clear voice call intelligibility even in bustling outdoor environments. The distraction-free design dispenses with unnecessary camera hardware, focusing purely on call clarity and battery longevity.
Where this phone truly triumphs is power endurance: sustained by a 750mAh removable battery, it easily delivers multi-day or even week-long standby times between recharges. In summary, the Samsung C240 is an unpretentious, rock-solid communication tool tailored for users seeking absolute reliability, simplicity, and unbeatable standby endurance.
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