| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $150.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 290 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
|
| Launch | Announced | 2008, January. Released 2008, March |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 115 x 53.5 x 11.8 mm (4.53 x 2.11 x 0.46 in) |
| Weight | 102 g (3.60 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors |
| Size | 3.3 inches, 29.8 cm2 (~48.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 432 pixels (~150 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8100 (5 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSD (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 130MB | |
| Phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall | |
| Call records | 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 320p@15fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | Videocall camera |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | 2.0 | |
| Features | Features |
WMV/MP4/H.264 player (VGA@30fps) MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA player Voice recorder Organizer Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) |
| Messaging | SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront 3.4) | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery |
| Charging | 35W wired | |
| Stand-by | Up to 220 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
| SAR | 0.19 W/kg (head) 0.26 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.40 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 150 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Loudspeaker | Voice 73dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 74dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -81.1dB / Crosstalk -81.7dB |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung F490
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
- Rudimentary camera sensor designed only for basic snapshot documentation
Built with a steadfast commitment to straightforward utility and rugged durability, the Samsung F490 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. A rudimentary camera sensor is included for quick, practical snapshots when documenting basic references.
Where this phone truly triumphs is power endurance: sustained by a 880mAh removable battery, it easily delivers multi-day or even week-long standby times between recharges. In summary, the Samsung F490 is an unpretentious, rock-solid communication tool tailored for users seeking absolute reliability, simplicity, and unbeatable standby endurance.
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