The Discontinued Samsung P110: A Look Back at the Feature Phone That Never Was
The year was 2007 - a time when smartphones were just starting to gain popularity. In the midst of this technological shift, Samsung had announced the release of another device in its lineup - the P110. However, as quickly as it was announced, the P110 was also cancelled, leaving many wondering what could have been. Let's take a look at this forgotten device and its specifications.
Release and Cancellation
The Samsung P110, also known as the SGH-P110 or the SGH-P110L, was originally announced in February 2007. It was expected to be another addition to Samsung's feature phone category, which was known for its simple yet functional devices. However, for unknown reasons, the release of the P110 was ultimately cancelled, leaving behind only its specifications and a few prototypes.
Design and Dimensions
Sporting a full QWERTY keyboard and a compact design, the P110 was meant to be a practical device for messaging and basic phone functions. Its dimensions of 91 x 47 x 19.5 mm (3.58 x 1.85 x 0.77 in) made it relatively slim, and while it may not seem like it by today's standards, it was considered to be thick back then. The phone also had a sleek black color option.
Display and Memory
The P110 featured a small 2.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and 65K colors. Though its screen-to-body ratio was only around 32%, it did offer an interesting feature - automatic switching display. This allowed the phone to switch between landscape and portrait modes depending on how it was held, making it easier for users to view content.
In terms of memory, the P110 came with 25MB of internal storage, which was quite limited even for a feature phone. It did not have a card slot for additional memory, but it did have a phonebook and call records storage capacity of 20 each.
Camera and Other Features
The P110's main camera was a humble VGA camera, and it also had a video recording feature. There was no front-facing camera for selfies, which was not a common feature in phones at that time. It also came with downloadable polyphonic and MP3 ringtones and a loudspeaker for sound output. However, there was no 3.5mm jack for headphones.
Connectivity and Battery
The P110 only supported 2G bands and did not have any Wi-Fi or GPS capabilities. It did have Bluetooth 2.0 for wireless connectivity and a USB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer. The device was powered by a removable battery, which was standard for phones back then.
In Conclusion
Though the Samsung P110 never made it to the market, it remains an interesting piece of technology that represents a time when feature phones were still popular. Its cancellation may have been due to the rise of smartphones, but it still deserves recognition for being ahead of its time. With its compact design and unique features, the P110 could have been a hit if it had been released. But for now, it remains a cancelled device, remembered only by those who were lucky enough to get their hands on it before it disappeared.
