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Samsung Infuse 4G review

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Samsung Infuse 4G
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7.6/10
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The Samsung Infuse 4G currently has an Informr score of 7.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 13 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Samsung Infuse 4G offers a monster, 4.5 inch, 480 x 800 pixel resolution touchscreen display and is powered by a 1200MHz Hummingbird processor. The Infuse 4G offers an 8MP camera with LED flash and a host of camera/photo effect features, High-Def video record (1920 x 1080p), additional 1.3MP camera for video calling, MP3 player, YouTube player, and an Android Browser supporting HTML and Flash (rendering true web pages).

Along with native support for Facebook, Picasa and Twitter, the Infuse 4G also features A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DLNA, and the convenience of a 3.5mm headset jack.

The Samsung Infuse 4G also offers expandable memory up to 32GB via microSD/microSDHC.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
4.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4.5"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
1750 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


GSMArena
GSMArena

As it seems the Samsung I997 Infuse 4G has pretty good chance of completing its mission. It will ensure that those who want a new smartphone right now get plenty of bragging rights for a while and will still leave them with the largest Super AMOLED Plus display in the world when it imminently gets o...

- GSMArena Team, GSMArena
Top Ten Reviews
Top Ten Reviews

As its name suggests, this multimedia cell phone runs on the 4G network. However, AT&T's 4G network has been slow for a 4G network. The Infuse 4G has a 1.2 GHz processor and runs on Android 2.2. We've reviewed other multimedia phones that have had dual-core processors and run on Android 2.3, so this...

- Top Ten Reviews Team, Top Ten Reviews
Phone Scoop
Phone Scoop

The Samsung Infuse's stand-out feature is its gigantic, 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display. Almost every other feature can be found on other Android devices. The Infuse's display is certainly impressive, but it makes for a larger-than-life device that may literally be too big for some users. I was a...

- Eric M. Zeman, Phone Scoop
PCWorld
PCWorld

The Samsung Infuse is a great device for media consumption, provided you can get over the text- and image-rendering issues. Reading pixilated text on that otherwise gorgeous 4.5-inch display is just a tad heartbreaking, to say the least. But if you are someone who is likes to watch movies on the go,...

- Armando Rodriguez, PCWorld
Cnet
Cnet

- Bonnie Cha, Cnet


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Common Questions


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Samsung backs up the Infuse 4G with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Infuse 4G 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
4.5"

The Samsung Infuse 4G's screen size is 4.5 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a Hummingbird 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1750mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1750 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 16 days standby time.

Infuse 4G Specs

Overview
Release Date July 13, 2010
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Hummingbird 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.2 W/kg
Body: 1.26 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 14.4, 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
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, ISO, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, Smile detection
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
1.3 Mpx
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 4.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1750 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 16 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 cm (0 x 0 x 0 in)
Weight No
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Screensavers
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, AAC+, AAC, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: WPA/WPA2
Viewable document types: DOC, PDF, PPT, RTF, TXT, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Weather, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung i997
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