Samsung U700 EVO
Release year: 2008
To the combination of an ultra-thin slide-up design with ultra-fast HSDPA technology, a 3.2 Megapixel camera and an mp3 player, Samsung U700 EVO adds a new detail: the light movement of the vibra soft keys, to feel the activation of each function on your fingertips. Equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera for photos and video recording, as well as a secondary VGA camera for UMTS video calling, U700 EVO is the top of its class at just 12.1 mm thick. Listen to your favourite music and try the full connectivity of USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 2.0, to make the most of the record speeds guaranteed by HSDPA technology on this elegant and sleek slide-up mobile phone.
Technical specifications
| Networks | Tri-band Dual Mode / HSDPA |
| Dimensions | 102.5 x 50 x 12.1mm |
| Weight with battery | 86 g |
| Battery | Li-Ion 900 mAh |
| Standby time | Up to 295 hours |
| Talk time | Up to 5 hours |
| Operating system | Proprietary |
In the box: Battery, user manual, travel charger
Messaging
| SMS |  |
| MMS | |
| Predictive text (T9) | |
| Video messaging | |
| Chat |  |
Messaging notes: The very useful Mobile Tracker function lets you trace a lost or stolen phone by sending an SMS to a preset number, which notifies you when a new SIM card is inserted and also provides information to locate it. This highly practical function allows you to trace the phone even when it is no longer in your possession.
Design and display
| Display | 262,144-color TFT LCD, 240x320 pixels |
| Adjustable contrast | |
| Multi-line display | |
| Backlit keypad | |
| Keypad lock | |
| One-touch phonebook access | |
| Antenna | internal |
| Vibration | |
| Headphone jack | |
Design notes: Those who choose their mobile phone with an eye for style will not fail to appreciate the attention to detail of the U700 EVO, from the intricate bevelling to the splendid jewel tones of the colours, from the wheel navigation key to the silky touch of the exclusive vibra soft keys. The mirror finish, together with the crystal effect of the sensitive selection keys, gives the surface of this mobile phone a sleek, extremely modern and cutting-edge look, inspired by the most dazzling jewels.
Features
| SIM Application Toolkit | |
| Built-in speakerphone | |
| J2ME support | |
| Conference calling | |
| Voice recorder | |
| Phonebook entries | 1000 |
| Memory | 20 MB user memory, expandable up to 2 GB |
Feature notes: A simple and practical search function lets you find all the applications and files you want. Search within all the phone's content or within a specific folder, or even with a partial keyword. The multi-format music player is compatible with various sources. WM DRM technology supports the playback of purchased and downloaded music files. Sort and classify your tracks: U700 EVO, with its built-in album art function, lets you recognise your favourite music at a glance. Thanks to the sophisticated Audio Technology by Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, this ultra-thin mobile phone delivers great sound. The excellent audio quality and improved user interface make Samsung's multimedia features even more appealing.
Connectivity
| UMTS | |
| GPRS | |
| EDGE | |
| WAP | |
| IrDA (infrared) | |
| Built-in modem | |
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| Bluetooth | |
| USB | |
Personalization
| MP3 player | |
| Custom ringtones | |
| Silent mode | |
| Downloadable ringtones | |
| Polyphonic ringtones | |
| Downloadable images and logos | |
| AM/FM stereo radio | |
| Games | |
| Downloadable games | |
| Alarm clock | |
| Calculator | |
Camera
| Camera | |
| Sensor | 3.2 Megapixel and VGA |
| Zoom | 4x digital zoom |
| Photo phonebook | |
| Image editor | |
| Self-timer | |
| Contrast and brightness adjustment | |
Video
| Video recording | |
| Quality settings | |
| Brightness adjustment | |
| Maximum resolution | |
| Video calling | |
Price history
112 € → 116 € (+4%) · minimum 96 €, maximum 145 € · 77 readings, Mar 2009 – Jul 2015