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Samsung Galaxy Appeal review

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Samsung Galaxy Appeal
Samsung Galaxy Appeal
Samsung Galaxy Appeal
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The Samsung Galaxy Appeal currently has an Informr score of 10 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 1 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Samsung have certainly come a long way in the world of smartphones. It is now able to make even its entry-level models look very appealing. A clear example of this can be seen in the Galaxy Ace Q, or as others would have it, the Samsung Galaxy Appeal. It comes with a 3.2-inch HVGA screen, a 3-megapixel camera with 3x digital zoom, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. As an added bonus, it has a built-in QWERTY keyboard.

Unlike some other touchscreen handsets that are also equipped with QWERTY keyboards, the Galaxy Appeal doesn’t look terribly bulky at all. In fact, unless you look at it from its sides, you’ll probably never notice that it has something hiding underneath the display at all. It runs on an 800MHz processor and has 512MB of RAM as well as 4GB of storage. And it comes with the usual set of entry-level smartphone wireless features, which are GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

There are better models than the Galaxy Appeal when it comes to hardware features and sheer performance. But it still offers good value for money especially for those who need top-notch messaging features.

Need to Know: Samsung Galaxy Appeal

1. Comes with a built-in hardware keyboard. (The Good)

2. Long battery life. (The Good)

3. Has very limited RAM and internal storage space. (The Bad)

4. Uses an older version of the Android software. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
800 MHz
Processor
Processor
800 MHz
3.2"
Screen Size
Screen Size
3.2"
3+ MP
Camera
Camera
3+ MP
1300 mAh
Battery



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Common Questions


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Samsung backs up the Galaxy Appeal with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Galaxy Appeal has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
3.2"

The Samsung Galaxy Appeal's screen size is 3.2 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
800 MHz

There is a ARM Cortex-A5 800 MHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
3+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 3+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
No

Internal memory is No. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1300mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1300 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 12.5 days standby time.

Galaxy Appeal Specs

Overview
Release Date June 5, 2012
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor ARM Cortex-A5 800 MHz
Internal Storage No
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.42 W/kg
Body: 0.83 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
3+ Megapixels
Zoom
3x digital
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Effects, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, Smile detection, White balance
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
VGA (640 x 480 pixels), 24 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 3.2 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1300 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 12.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Slider
Material Plastic
Colors Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.2 x 5.8 x 1.4 cm (4.4 x 2.3 x 0.6 in)
Weight 122 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type QWERTY, Touchscreen
Navigation Type D-pad, Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
ROM: 4GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, MP4, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Weather, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung SGH-I827, Samsung SGH-I827D, Samsung Galaxy Ace Q
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