Released in January 2008, the Samsung T819 was a feature phone that gained popularity in its time. Despite the advancements in smartphone technology in recent years, this device remains an important part of Samsung's legacy. Let's take a closer look at what made the T819 a beloved device during its time.
Design and Dimensions
Weighing only 99g and measuring 15.2mm in thickness, the Samsung T819 was a compact and lightweight device. Its dimensions were 101.6 x 50.8 x 15.2 mm (4.0 x 2.0 x 0.60 in), making it very easy to carry around. It also had a mini-SIM card slot, which was the norm for mobile phones at that time.
Display and Storage
The T819 featured a 2.1 inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and 256K colors. Although its screen-to-body ratio was only 26.9%, the display was still vibrant and clear. In terms of storage, the device had 30MB of internal storage, but users could expand it with a microSD card.
Camera and Sound
The Samsung T819 had a single 1.3MP camera, which allowed users to capture photos and videos. While it doesn't measure up to the huge camera specs we see in smartphones today, the T819's camera was decent for its time. The device also had a loudspeaker and supported downloadable polyphonic and MP3 ringtones.
Features and Battery Life
Despite being known as a feature phone, the Samsung T819 had some impressive features for its time. It had an MP3 and video player, voice dialing and memo, a world clock, and predictive text input. It also had basic connectivity functions like SMS, MMS, and Bluetooth 2.0.
The device was powered by a removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery that provided up to 300 hours of standby time and 5 hours of talk time.
Availability and Price
The Samsung T819 was announced in January 2008 but is now discontinued. It was available in black and brown colors, and priced at around 90 EUR during its release.
While the T819 may not have the same capabilities as smartphones today, it still holds a significant place in the evolution of mobile phones. It provided users with essential features and functionality in a compact and affordable package. Today, we may look back at it with nostalgia, but the T819 will always be remembered as a beloved device from its time.
*Information about the device specifications was gathered from GSMArena.com.
