Review of GSM/UMTS-handset Samsung F480

Mobile-review have posted their review of the Samsung F480. Here is the final impression.

Impressions
The reception quality was never an issue with the Samsung F480, as it was in line with other offerings available in this class. Our ring tones had average volume or a tad lower than that – we would miss our calls even with the F480 in our pocket often enough. The vibro alert was moderate strength-wise, retaining no edge over other Samsung-branded solutions.

In Russia, where there are more than five hundred thousand Apple iPhones as of today, the fate of any device akin to it in any way is not very bright and promising, and the Samsung F480 is no exception. Retailing for the same money as the iPhone it lags behind the latter on many fronts, even though it trumps it as a phone. And taking into account that the iPhone’s price tag is almost twice as light in the US, it won’t take you long to see the clear winner in this contest.

So, who might need the Samsung F480? Primarily those who crave for better imaging experience, although the F480 is certainly not the man to beat, so to speak, yet it is okay for a device this svelte. Also going for it are a fair bit of fashion, good battery life, palm-friendly dimensions, a responsive display with very few bugs (occasionally it just freezes for no obvious reason) – all in all, it is a likable offering, although with its 500 Euro price tag by no means cheap. While it will get more affordable with time, don’t expect dramatic swings, the level of 380-400 Euro is as far as it can get in six months’ time. While the F480 won’t appeal to just about everyone, it is a nice and easy to use phone, very different from the Samsung Armani experience-wise at that.