The Legendary Samsung ZV10: A Revolutionary Feature Phone
The year is 2005 and the mobile phone industry is booming. Amongst the many popular brands, Samsung releases a device that will go down in history as a game-changer - the Samsung ZV10. With its revolutionary features and sleek design, it quickly gained widespread popularity among consumers worldwide.
Unleashing the ZV10
Released in the fourth quarter of 2005, the ZV10 was the talk of the town. As a feature phone, it offered a sleek and compact design with a thickness of only 25.8mm and weighing just 105g. Its small size made it easy to carry and handle, making it a convenient option for users on the go.
Innovative Operating System
The ZV10 ran on a feature phone operating system, which was a breakthrough during its time. While smartphones were still a novelty, the ZV10 was able to offer various functionalities such as SMS, MMS, and email messaging, as well as video telephony. It also came equipped with a Java MIDP 2.0, allowing users to download and play games on their device.
Impressive Display and Camera
The ZV10 boasted a TFT display with 256K colors, a big leap from the standard monochromatic screens used in older feature phones. It had a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, providing clear and vibrant images. It also had a secondary OLED display on the outside, allowing users to view notifications and incoming calls without opening the phone.
For its time, the ZV10 also had an impressive camera. The main camera was a VGA with a QCIF video recording capability, while the front camera was a novelty feature at that time, giving users the option for video calls.
Connectivity and Battery Life
The ZV10 was a well-connected device, equipped with GSM and UMTS technology, allowing it to support 2G and 3G bands. It also had Bluetooth and Infrared capabilities, although it did not have WLAN or GPS. As for its battery, it had a Li-Ion 1000mAh battery that could last up to 3 hours and 20 minutes of talk time, and 260 hours on standby.
Discontinued but Not Forgotten
Unfortunately, like all good things, the ZV10's success was short-lived, and it was discontinued after its release in Q4 of 2005. However, it will always be remembered for its innovative features and contribution to the advancement of the mobile phone industry.
The Legacy Lives On
The Samsung ZV10 may no longer be available, but its legacy lives on through the many smartphones and feature phones that followed it. Its iconic design and features paved the way for more advanced and user-friendly devices. So, to all the ZV10 users out there, let us take a moment to appreciate this legendary device that truly deserves a spot in the history of mobile phones.
Samsung ZV10 Full Specifications
Network
Technology
GSM / UMTS
2G bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
UMTS 2100
Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
Launch
Announced
2005, Q4
Status
Discontinued
Body
Dimensions
90.5 x 48 x 25.8 mm (3.56 x 1.89 x 1.02 in)
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)
SIM
Mini-SIM
Display
Type
TFT, 256K colors
Size
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels
Other
Second external display OLED, 65K colors (80 x 64 pixels)
Memory
Card slot
No
Phonebook
1000 entries, Photocall
Call records
30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls
Internal
50MB
Main Camera
Single
VGA
Video
QCIF
Selfie camera
Single
Yes
Video
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack
No
Comms
WLAN
No
Bluetooth
1.1
Positioning
No
Infrared port
Yes
Radio
No
USB
Proprietary
Features
Sensors
Messaging
SMS, MMS, Email
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games
Yes + downloadable
Java
Yes, MIDP 2.0
Other
Video telephony
MP3/AAC/AAC+ player
Predictive text input
Organizer
SyncML
Battery
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BST532ABEC/STD)