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Samsung Fascinate

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User ratings:
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7 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
28 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
11
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Pros

  • Super AMOLED display does look pretty stunning
  • call quality was good
  • neater and much more manageable than the tabbed method

Cons

  • high-quality finish of the Nexus One or the iPhone 4
  • Google has planned down the line
  • Galaxy S devices have hit T-Mobile

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 4 in
  • 800, 480 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 233 ppi
  • 1500 mAh
  • Single-core

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Samsung Fascinate - Pros & Cons

Samsung Fascinate

Pros

  • Super AMOLED display does look pretty stunning
  • call quality was good
  • neater and much more manageable than the tabbed method
  • picture quality was decent
  • built-in accelerometer and proximity sensor worked
  • enhanced functionality and a more polished look
  • Speakerphone quality was decent
  • The camera did quite well with pictures taken outdoors
  • The touch screen is quite responsive
  • It feels more natural and easier to navigate
  • call stability was excellent -- in fact

Cons

  • high-quality finish of the Nexus One or the iPhone 4
  • Google has planned down the line
  • Galaxy S devices have hit T-Mobile
  • only be able to download apps to the phone's internal memory
  • save apps to an SD card or voice dial over Bluetooth
  • 5mm headphone jack and a Micro-USB port
  • the Fascinate search engine defaults to Bing
  • Google not defaulted to as a search engine
  • no way to choose a different search engine
  • The phone does not use Google as its default search
  • Galaxy S phones

Samsung Fascinate - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1500 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
233 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Fascinate - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.1
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelSamsung-Intrinsity Hummingbird Core
RAM memory384 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Dimensions
Height4.92 in
Width2.52 in
Depth0.41 in
Weight4.09 oz
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1500.0 mAh
Standby time300.0 h
Talk time5.0 h
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Display
Screen size4.0 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution800 x 480 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
Pixel density233.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2000 MHz
CDMA frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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Samsung Fascinate Samsung - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Based on 11 reviews
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CNET
Published: 07.09.2010
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Samsung Fascinate Verizon Samsung Fascinate [Review] - TalkAndroid.com
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Verizon Samsung Fascinate [Review] - TalkAndroid.com

Ah the final chapter of the Galaxy S lineup, the Verizon Fascinate. Verizon was a little late to the party with their version, but better late than never,

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Engadget
Published: 07.09.2010
Samsung Fascinate review

By now you've probably seen the reviews of the other Galaxy S phones -- the Epic 4G, Captivate, or Vibrant -- or at least gotten an idea of what Samsung's push into the Android market is all about in 2010.

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Android Central
Published: 03.07.2020
Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate retrospective review: My first Android phone

We all go through a lot of "firsts" in life, including our first Android phone. The Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate is the gadget that ignited my passion for the platform, and today, I'm ...

Samsung Fascinate Samsung Fascinate Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 14.09.2010
Samsung Fascinate Review | Digital Trends

We review the Fascinate for Verizon, part of Samsung's Galaxy S series of Android powered smartphones.

Samsung Fascinate Verizon Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S Android Smartphone Review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 06.10.2010
Verizon Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S Android Smartphone Review - The Gadgeteer

When I decided to ditch my iPhone 4 for an Android smartphone on the Verizon network, I had to choose between the Droid X, Droid 2 and HTC Incredible. I opted

Samsung Fascinate Review: Samsung Fascinate from Verizon
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Gotta Be Mobile
Published: 29.10.2010
Review: Samsung Fascinate from Verizon

Verizon Wireless has another hot Android phone in thier lineup, it’s called the Samsung Fascinate. This one has been out a couple months now, but it’s still worth taking a look at. The Fascinate is part of Samsung’s new Galaxy S lineup of phones which offers the same core features as similar phones on the […]

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PCMag UK
Published: 11.08.2011
Samsung Fascinate (Verizon Wireless)
4.5

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

Samsung Fascinate Samsung Fascinate Review: Verizon's Galaxy S Smartphone
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anandtech.com
Published: 05.10.2010
Samsung Fascinate Review: Verizon's Galaxy S Smartphone
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SlashGear
Published: 07.09.2010
Samsung Fascinate Review

By now, you wouldn't think there was much left in the Samsung Galaxy S family that could still surprise us. After the success of the…