i-mobile 638CG review

Network and connections
A mid-low range phone offered by i-Mobile, which however demonstrates advanced features that would be the envy of devices with a much higher cost. First of all we find a Triband GSM receiver, on frequencies of 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. This way good reception is guaranteed in any situation, even though UMTS support is missing. Internet browsing is possible thanks to the internal modem, which handles packet data traffic via GPRS. You can therefore use the HTML browser to open pages without any problems. The Dual Sim support is interesting, allowing two phone numbers to be used at the same time. Bluetooth is also present for exchanging files with compatible devices, as well as the USB port.

Design and features
Classic Candybar structure to offer comfort in the hand and portability without compromise. The dimensions are compact, with a thickness of 14.5 mm and reduced weight. The front houses the screen, a TFT at 240x320 pixels capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. Just below is the standard alphanumeric keypad, equipped with a clickable directional pad with function keys to better manage every operation.

Main features
The proprietary platform is easy to use and offers complete and practical applications. You can easily manage your contacts with the advanced phonebook, or keep track of appointments with the dedicated organizer. Calculator, alarm clock and stopwatch are just some of the other applications present. The real distinctive feature of this device, however, lies in the TV tuner, which allows you to receive your favorite television channels. Predictive text is an excellent ally for quickly composing texts, to better manage SMS, multimedia messages and E-mail. The purely telephone-related aspects consist of speakerphone, voice recorder and multiconference support.

Entertainment and multimedia
Also complete in terms of multimedia features, the 638CG offers the possibility of taking photographs with the 3.2 megapixel camera. It also allows you to record short videos, to be saved on the 25 MB internal memory, further expandable via microSD cards up to 8 GB. The media player allows you to play your favorite music, as well as videos in various formats. There is also an AM/FM receiver for radio frequencies. The battery life is good, guaranteeing portability, with up to 400 hours in Stand-by.