| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $399.60 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 370 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
|
| Launch | Announced | 2009, April. Released 2009, Q2 |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 115 x 52 x 19.5 mm (4.53 x 2.05 x 0.77 in) |
| Weight | 123 g (4.34 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Features |
Dust, shock and splash resistant Flashlight |
|
| Display | Type | TFT, 256K colors |
| Size | 1.9 inches, 11.4 cm2 (~19.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density) | |
| Features | Wallpapers | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Intel Celeron N2807 | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.58 GHz | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128MB | |
| Phonebook | 1000 entries | |
| Call records | Yes | |
| Main Camera | Triple | 0.9 MP |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Features | No |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | 2.0 | |
| Features | Features |
MP3/eAAC+/WMA player MP4/H.263 player Push to Talk Organizer Voice memo Stopwatch Predictive text input |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML | |
| Games | Yes + downloadable | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 250 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 3 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
| SAR | 1.46 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body) |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung A657
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 A657 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 1420mAh removable battery, it easily delivers multi-day or even week-long standby times between recharges. In summary, the Samsung A657 is an unpretentious, rock-solid communication tool tailored for users seeking absolute reliability, simplicity, and unbeatable standby endurance.
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