| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $80.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global $ 425.00 / € 352.25 / £ 165.00 | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / UMTS
|
| Launch | Announced | 2008, January. Released 2008, March |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 102.3 x 45.8 x 10.7 mm (4.03 x 1.80 x 0.42 in) |
| Weight | 86 g (3.03 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | TFT, 256K colors |
| Size | 1.6 inches, 8.1 cm2 (~17.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 176 x 220 pixels (~176 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSD (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 21MB | |
| Phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall | |
| Call records | 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls | |
| Main Camera | Single | 2 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA videocall camera |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | 2.0 | |
| Features | Features |
MP3/AAC/eACC/WMA player Predictive text input Photo editor Organizer |
| Messaging | SMS, EMS, MMS, Email | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML(NetFront), RSS feeds | |
| Games | Yes + downloadable | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery |
| Charging | 35W wired | |
| Stand-by | Up to 250 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Metallic Silver |
| SAR | 0.89 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.70 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 80 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung L170
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 L170 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 L170 is an unpretentious, rock-solid communication tool tailored for users seeking absolute reliability, simplicity, and unbeatable standby endurance.
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