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Samsung Conquer 4G review

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Samsung Conquer 4G
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7.5/10
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The Samsung Conquer 4G currently has an Informr score of 7.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 8 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
3.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
3.5"
3+ MP
Camera
Camera
3+ MP
1500 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Brighthand
Brighthand

While it can't compete head-to-head with the big boys like the HTC ThunderBolt and EVO 3D, it's a good phone worthy of consideration by general consumers. If you're not a photo bug, the 3.2 megapixel camera isn't much of a downside, performance is good, and the voice quality is truly exceptional. Yo...

- Jen Edwards, Brighthand
Engadget
Engadget

Make no mistake: the Conquer 4G isn't a high-performance phone living at the top of the class. Rather than hiding from that fact, however, it accepts -- nay, embraces -- the challenge and makes the best out of its components. We came out of the review satisfied with the product; first-time smartphon...

- Brad Molen, Engadget
Mobile Tech Review
Mobile Tech Review

If you want an affordable 4G Sprint phone and have no desire for the thicker hardware QWERTY slider designs, the Samsung Conquer 4G is a well-equipped phone for $99 with contract. The year old HTC EVO 4G sells for the same price and it offers a larger, higher resolution display, but it is last year'...

- Lisa Gade, Mobile Tech Review
PhoneMag
PhoneMag

At $99.99 after a two-year service agreement and mail-in rebate, the Samsung Conquer 4G is Sprint's first 4G smartphone to launch at less than $100, although some older 4G phones now cost less than $100 up front. Luckily, the Samsung Conquer 4G is packing plenty of power, fast 4G speeds, and fantast...

- Alex Colon, PhoneMag
BWOne
BWOne

The Samsung Conquer 4G is a solid phone that competes very well against the LG Optimus One line of phones and beats it hardware wise. The phone will be great for those looking for a sub $100 phone with great features. If your thinking of getting the Conquer 4G go for it, you won’t be disappoin...

- Bowman, BWOne


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


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Screen Size
3.5"

The Samsung Conquer 4G's screen size is 3.5 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655 1 GHz 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 is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
512 MB

Internal memory is 512 MB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1500mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1500 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 9.5 days standby time.

Conquer 4G Specs

Overview
Release Date August 21, 2011
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655 1 GHz
Internal Storage 512 MB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.76 W/kg
Body: 1.01 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
EV-DO Rev. A
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
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, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
3+ Megapixels
Zoom
3x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Geotagging, White balance
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
VGA (640 x 480 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
1.3 megapixels
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 3.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Multi-touch, Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1500 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 9.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Graphite
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.6 x 6.0 x 1.2 cm (4.6 x 2.4 x 0.5 in)
Weight 116 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 No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
ROM: 1GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Swype
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: 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
WiMAX: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, MP4, eAAC+, WAV
Video Playback Formats: H.264 / AVC
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, 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 SPH-D600
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