| Network | Technology |
GSM
|
|---|---|---|
| Launch | Announced | 2005, Q4 |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 90 x 47 x 24 mm (3.54 x 1.85 x 0.94 in) |
| Weight | 86 g (3.03 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | UFB, 65K colors |
| Resolution | 128 x 160 pixels, 8 lines | |
| Features | Second external mono display (96 x 64 pixels) | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 3MB | |
| Phonebook | 500 entries | |
| Call records | 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls | |
| Features | 200 short messages | |
| Main Camera | Triple | Yes |
| Features | No | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | Features | No |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| Features | Features |
Predictive text input Organizer Voice memo |
| Messaging | SMS, EMS, MMS | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 300 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h | |
| Misc | Colors | White Silver, Indigo Blue |
| SAR EU | 1.20 W/kg (head) |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung X490
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 X490 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 850mAh removable battery, it easily delivers multi-day or even week-long standby times between recharges. In summary, the Samsung X490 is an unpretentious, rock-solid communication tool tailored for users seeking absolute reliability, simplicity, and unbeatable standby endurance.
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