Samsung P260: A Feature Phone That Stood the Test of Time
If we talk about mobile phones, the first thing that comes to our mind are the latest smartphones with advanced features and cutting-edge technology. But let's take it back to the year 2007 when Samsung released the P260. This compact device may not have had all the bells and whistles of today's smartphones, but it certainly served its purpose as a reliable feature phone.
Release and Discontinuation
The Samsung P260 was announced in July 2007 and hit the market in the same month. It was available in a sleek black color and had a mini-SIM slot for its network connectivity. However, after receiving recognition from users worldwide, the device was discontinued.
Design and Dimensions
The P260 may have been a feature phone, but it did not lack style. With a thickness of only 16.5mm and weighing just 116g, this device was portable and easy to carry around. Its dimensions were 108 x 50 x 16.5 mm, making it fit perfectly in the palm of your hand.
Display and Memory
The P260 featured a small 2.1 inch TFT screen with 256K colors. Although its screen-to-body ratio was only 25.7%, it still managed to provide a clear and sharp display. The device had a dedicated slot for microSD cards, with internal storage of only 25MB. But, worry not, because it could store up to 1000 entries in the phonebook and had space for 20 dialed, 20 received, and 20 missed calls.
Camera and Sound
The P260 may have been a basic feature phone, but it did have a single 2 MP camera on the back and could capture videos in QCIF quality. It also had a dedicated selfie camera, which was not very common at that time. The device lacked a loudspeaker, but it made up for it with its customizable polyphonic and MP3 ringtones.
Connectivity and Features
The P260 supported 2G bands of GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 and had GPRS Class 10 and EDGE technology. It also had Wi-Fi capabilities and could connect to the internet through WAP 2.0/xHTML. The device also had Java support, making it possible to download and play games. Other features included SMS, MMS, and Email for messaging, an organizer, voice memo, and predictive text input.
Battery and Other Information
The P260 was powered by a removable Li-Ion 960 mAh battery, which provided a stand-by time of up to 220 hours and talk time of up to 3 hours. It came in black color and had a SAR EU value of 0.47 W/kg in the head region.
Looking back, the Samsung P260 may seem like a basic device compared to the smartphones we use today. But at the time of its release, it was a reliable and durable feature phone that served its purpose well. It was a popular choice among users and still holds a special place in the history of mobile phones.
