Samsung Galaxy Pocket
Key specs
Critic consensus
“The Samsung Galaxy Pocket is a beginner's package. Be it screen resolution and size, processing power or imaging, smartphone specs don't get any more basic than that. To be fair though, smartphones almost never cost as little either.Even though the low-end of the smartphone market is brimming with Android devices, you're still going to have a hard time finding one as affordable as the Galaxy Pocket.”
“We like the concept behind the Samsung Galaxy Pocket. This is the handset that can bring much of the power of a smartphone to the hands of yesterday's feature phone users, without costing them more. It covers pretty much every basic Android functionality, and manages to build on top of that by being able to run most of the applications found in the Google Play store. However, do not think that you'll be able to taste the sweetness of using a top-class smartphone with the Galaxy Pocket, because the experience here is totally different, mostly due to the low-resolution screen. If you don't plan to use it very heavily for web browsing and media consumption, though, the Pocket will get the job done without too much hassle.”
“Is the Galaxy Pocket really worth pocketing? If this would be your first Android, then yes you could go for it. Feature wise, the phone is pretty basic, which is in line with one's expectations from a budget phone. The small size and lightweight could prove both a boon and a curse depending on the size of your hands. The device is very responsive with no lags whatsoever. The Galaxy Pocket would be a decent investment.”
“Samsung Galaxy Pocket is a compact yet powerful phone. It comes with good features and the body is good too. Its Android 2.3 gingerbread is well supported in this device and the 832 MHz processor is strong too. It has low RAM and small screen size that adds to some difficulties in terms of functioning.”
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In Depth
Affordable Android-powered handsets are available pretty much everywhere now. But few models are as good as the Samsung Galaxy Pocket in delivering the most bang for your buck. Don’t let its small size fool you: it’s a far better option than most other handsets in its price range. And it all begins with its default operating system.
The Galaxy Pocket comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread pre-installed. As the most widely used form of Google’s Android software, it enjoys the most official and third-party support of all available Android versions out there. And the hardware on the Galaxy Pocket does a good job of taking advantage of it. These hardware features include a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, a 2MP camera, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, expandable memory, microUSB connectivity, and over six hours of talk time per charge on the battery.
Since it’s just an entry-level model, you can’t expect too much out of it in terms of sheer performance. After all, it runs on a rather slow and dated mobile processor, plus it only uses a QVGA resolution (240×320 pixels) screen. Still, with its cheap price tag, it’s a quick and easy way to get a taste of Android on the cheap.
Need to Know: Samsung Galaxy Pocket
1. Sold at a very affordable price point. (The Good)
2. Though it uses an older version of Android, it still allows users to experience much of what its software ecosystem has to offer. (The Good)
3. Uses a low resolution touchscreen display. (The Bad)
4. Cannot be upgraded to later versions of the Android software. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the Samsung Galaxy Pocket released?
The Samsung Galaxy Pocket was released on May 15, 2012.
How long does the battery last on the Samsung Galaxy Pocket?
The Samsung Galaxy Pocket has a 1,200 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Pocket have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Pocket has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I get support for the Samsung Galaxy Pocket?
Visit Samsung's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Samsung Galaxy Pocket manual?
You can view and download the Samsung Galaxy Pocket manual on our dedicated manual page.
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I also have the same problem, if I'm running on 3G-H packet data, after 2-4 hours the internet stop working, I have to restart the phone to get it working again. But if I use the GSM only option and I get the 2G channel the internet has no problem.But on 2G what can I do except write a few text on whatsapp, on kakao its very slow. And each time I need to browse I have to switch to H again and hope it last long enough for me to finish browsing.