| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $140.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 150 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
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| Launch | Announced | 2009, February. Released 2009, March |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 110 x 51.5 x 12.7 mm (4.33 x 2.03 x 0.5 in) |
| Weight | 105 g (3.70 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | AMOLED |
| Size | 2.8 inches, 22.3 cm2 (~39.4% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~167 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Platform | Chipset | Qualcomm MSM6281 |
| CPU | 500 MHz | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 80MB | |
| Phonebook | 2000 contacts, Photo call, Photo Contact | |
| Call records | Yes | |
| Main Camera | Single | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 480p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Features | Videocall camera | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS; optional navigation software | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Features |
DviX/XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player MP3/AAC/WMA player Organizer Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) Voice memo Predictive text input |
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| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | |
| Games | Yes + downloadable | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery |
| Charging | 10W wired | |
| Stand-by | Up to 350 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Platinum Red, Platinum Blue, Gold |
| SAR | 0.19 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.55 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 140 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Loudspeaker | Voice 70dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -67.7dB / Crosstalk -67.6dB |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung S8300 UltraTOUCH
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 S8300 UltraTOUCH 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 S8300 UltraTOUCH is an unpretentious, rock-solid communication tool tailored for users seeking absolute reliability, simplicity, and unbeatable standby endurance.
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