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The first Samsung non-smart phones with a large touch screen were based on the Croix interface. It had a ton of drawbacks – monochrome, ugly and not very user-friendly.
Apparently, the manufacturer has decided to fix that and has developed new software, called TouchWiz. Its debut was in the F480, which is the subject of our review. This is a high-end device with a very attractive appearance, equipped with a 2.8” display, a 5-megapixel camera and HDSPA 7.2Mbps support.
The package contains:
- Samsung SGH-F480
- Metal lid
- Leather lid, covering the front
- 2 user’s manuals, brochure
- Warrant
- CD with software
- Handsfree
- Data cable
There are two options for the battery lid – with and without a leather protector for the front side. Thanks to it you can avoid scratching and contaminating the screen, but at the same time, it will prevent you from using the phone with ease (especially when making calls). We are not happy that a stylish case is not included in the package, since we think it would have done a better job and could have been made to fit the design of the device.
In some parts of Europe the phone is known as Tocco (means “touch” in Italian), but since this alias is not used around the World, we won’t emphasize on it in our review.
Design:
At first sight, the most impressive features Samsung F480 has are its compact size (3.9 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches (98 x 55 x 11.5 mm)) and the brushed metal, covering most of its body. The weight of 3.5 oz (101 g) is justified by the materials, which adds a nice feeling for solidness and dependability.
You can compare the Samsung SGH-F480 to many other phones, using PhoneArena's Visual Size Compare Tool.
Most of the front is taken by the 2.8” touch display, supporting a resolution of 240х320 pixels and 262k colors. It reacts only when touched by fingers (every touch can be accompanied by a sound and/or vibration), which is inconvenient when wearing gloves. Luckily, it has a great sensitivity, although a step behind the leader in this aspect – iPhone. The screen offers quite good colors, but there’s more to ask detail-wise. The same goes for using the phone in direct sunlight; it is usable, but the mirror-like effect prevents the user from seeing clearly.
Over the display, we have the video calling camera and the speaker, and under it are located the reject/accept buttons and one, activating the shortcut menu. They are all very user-friendly with the only thing being problematic is the lack of a clearly felt stroke when pressed.
There are only three more buttons to be found on the body – the volume rocker, for locking and the camera dedicated one. They are located respectively on the left (next to the microSD card slot), upper and right side (where is the charger/data cable/handsfree connector). The “hold” button is the only problematic one, assigned to lock/unlock the device. The trouble comes from its small size and the unpleasant pressing experience.
On the back of the phone is located the 5-megapixel camera with LED flash. As we’ve already mentioned, there are two options for the battery lid, but the metal one fits the overall look of the phone much better. Unfortunately, it will not protect the F480 from dust and fingerprints.
As a whole, Samsung F480 is one very attractive phone and it will surely draw people’s attention. Its clear design resembles the top fashion models – PRADA and Giorgio Armani.
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35 Comments
1. unregistered
'Overall, the phone is suitable for watching quality videos, which is totally unacceptable for such a high-end device.'Unsuitable' I guess =)Great review though, thanks.
posted on Oct 20, 2010, 1:55 AM 0
8.PhoneArena Team
Posts: 258; Member since: Jun 27, 2006
Thank you!
posted on Jun 26, 2008, 1:11 AM 0
4. unregistered
As, this phone is quite dissapointing. I expected a lot but... I guess for now, LG still makes better touchscreen phones?
posted on Jun 25, 2008, 2:26 PM 0
9.PhoneArena Team
Posts: 258; Member since: Jun 27, 2006
Prices are decreasing by the minute; we've updated the review to match the current one, yet this is a high price tag for such a phone.
posted on Jun 26, 2008, 2:25 AM 0
14. unregistered
Well that is still basically 900 dollars, the starting price is also important as it is what the manufacturer thinks of what is needs to be priced at, or what it's originally worth.
posted on Jun 26, 2008, 8:50 AM 0
23. unregistered
oh.. that makes a huge difference, then
posted on Jun 27, 2008, 11:39 AM posted on Jun 25, 2008, 7:06 PM posted on Jun 25, 2008, 9:15 PM posted on Jun 26, 2008, 2:40 AM posted on Jun 26, 2008, 7:07 AM posted on Jun 26, 2008, 7:14 AM posted on Jun 26, 2008, 8:52 AM posted on May 12, 2009, 8:40 AM 0
18. unregistered
Average Joe: 'To expensive and inconvenient for me.' Average Joe needs to learn how to spell. lol. It's really interesting how much reviews can differ. Other sites said the sound quality was AT LEAST decent and not horrible. Furthermore, the I don't recall other sites saying the interface was buggy. Hopefully it's just the unit that Phonearena reviewed. And also, the phone price is starting to fall to $5xx now right? posted on Jun 26, 2008, 4:03 PM 0
20. unregistered
yeah after 1 year the price will be ~300.. and THAT's A VERY GOOD price for the phone posted on Jun 27, 2008, 1:35 AM posted on Jun 27, 2008, 8:11 AM 0
24. unregistered
that was sarcasm posted on Jun 28, 2008, 1:39 AM posted on Jun 28, 2008, 12:19 PM 0
27.Vuja021 unregistered
Hi . You talk to much! Phone is GREAT.. If you wont great pictures by cam! It is a only phone! You answer , you call .. send sms mms .. do you need more .Great looking. thats all I need. touchscreen not great but its work when you using more time posted on Jul 23, 2008, 9:35 AM posted on Aug 01, 2008, 1:42 PM posted on May 12, 2009, 8:43 AM Samsung Sgh A667
A new feature are the ‘widgets’: currently there are only eight of them, but probably in the future there will be much more. These are simple small applications that are shown over the homescreen. Situated in a column on the left, when needed must be dragged and dropped on the home. They are not ‘locked’ anywhere in a specific position, and just ‘flow’ over, so if you want to change their position, can do it directly by dragging.
Widgets
As expected, all software functions are modified ones from other Samsung phones. The phonebook is the one from the high-class models, with option to add multiple additional fields. The same goes for the Calendar, Alarms and other organizer options. The music player ‘filter menu’ is also from the high-class models, and thankfully the now playing interface has nothing to do with the Croix – it shows the art cover, the track information and the buttons for control. However, we should note this is just the model we are currently using – the final version may use other modules (for example from the mid-level devices) and other phones with this graphic interface are not expected to be exactly the same too.
Samsung SGH-F480 Video Preview
Camera interfaceThe camera interface is a new one, optimized for the touch screen. Its icons don’t have the colorful look of other menus, but rather remind of the monochrome Croix and the G800/G810 interfaces. Here all buttons are large and can be touched with a finger without any effort. The camera is 5-megapixel with auto-focus, but due to the phone being a prototype, we won’t comment on its quality.
A new feature is called “Music recognition” – we weren’t really able to try it, but guess it is just what the Track ID for Sony Ericsson and the Music ID for LG do – records a few seconds and sends them to an online server to analyze them, delivering track information back, such as artist and title.
Don't forget to check out the Preview's gallery for more photos!
Expect our full review when final, commercial samples are released.
posted on Jun 25, 2008, 9:15 PM posted on Jun 26, 2008, 2:40 AM posted on Jun 26, 2008, 7:07 AM posted on Jun 26, 2008, 7:14 AM posted on Jun 26, 2008, 8:52 AM posted on May 12, 2009, 8:40 AM 0
18. unregistered
Average Joe: 'To expensive and inconvenient for me.' Average Joe needs to learn how to spell. lol. It's really interesting how much reviews can differ. Other sites said the sound quality was AT LEAST decent and not horrible. Furthermore, the I don't recall other sites saying the interface was buggy. Hopefully it's just the unit that Phonearena reviewed. And also, the phone price is starting to fall to $5xx now right? posted on Jun 26, 2008, 4:03 PM 0
20. unregistered
yeah after 1 year the price will be ~300.. and THAT's A VERY GOOD price for the phone posted on Jun 27, 2008, 1:35 AM posted on Jun 27, 2008, 8:11 AM 0
24. unregistered
that was sarcasm posted on Jun 28, 2008, 1:39 AM posted on Jun 28, 2008, 12:19 PM 0
27.Vuja021 unregistered
Hi . You talk to much! Phone is GREAT.. If you wont great pictures by cam! It is a only phone! You answer , you call .. send sms mms .. do you need more .Great looking. thats all I need. touchscreen not great but its work when you using more time posted on Jul 23, 2008, 9:35 AM posted on Aug 01, 2008, 1:42 PM posted on May 12, 2009, 8:43 AM Samsung Sgh A667
A new feature are the ‘widgets’: currently there are only eight of them, but probably in the future there will be much more. These are simple small applications that are shown over the homescreen. Situated in a column on the left, when needed must be dragged and dropped on the home. They are not ‘locked’ anywhere in a specific position, and just ‘flow’ over, so if you want to change their position, can do it directly by dragging.
Widgets
As expected, all software functions are modified ones from other Samsung phones. The phonebook is the one from the high-class models, with option to add multiple additional fields. The same goes for the Calendar, Alarms and other organizer options. The music player ‘filter menu’ is also from the high-class models, and thankfully the now playing interface has nothing to do with the Croix – it shows the art cover, the track information and the buttons for control. However, we should note this is just the model we are currently using – the final version may use other modules (for example from the mid-level devices) and other phones with this graphic interface are not expected to be exactly the same too.
Samsung SGH-F480 Video Preview
Camera interfaceThe camera interface is a new one, optimized for the touch screen. Its icons don’t have the colorful look of other menus, but rather remind of the monochrome Croix and the G800/G810 interfaces. Here all buttons are large and can be touched with a finger without any effort. The camera is 5-megapixel with auto-focus, but due to the phone being a prototype, we won’t comment on its quality.
A new feature is called “Music recognition” – we weren’t really able to try it, but guess it is just what the Track ID for Sony Ericsson and the Music ID for LG do – records a few seconds and sends them to an online server to analyze them, delivering track information back, such as artist and title.
Don't forget to check out the Preview's gallery for more photos!
Expect our full review when final, commercial samples are released.
posted on Jun 26, 2008, 7:07 AM posted on Jun 26, 2008, 7:14 AM posted on Jun 26, 2008, 8:52 AM posted on May 12, 2009, 8:40 AM 0
18. unregistered
Average Joe: 'To expensive and inconvenient for me.' Average Joe needs to learn how to spell. lol. It's really interesting how much reviews can differ. Other sites said the sound quality was AT LEAST decent and not horrible. Furthermore, the I don't recall other sites saying the interface was buggy. Hopefully it's just the unit that Phonearena reviewed. And also, the phone price is starting to fall to $5xx now right? posted on Jun 26, 2008, 4:03 PM 0
20. unregistered
yeah after 1 year the price will be ~300.. and THAT's A VERY GOOD price for the phone posted on Jun 27, 2008, 1:35 AM posted on Jun 27, 2008, 8:11 AM 0
24. unregistered
that was sarcasm posted on Jun 28, 2008, 1:39 AM posted on Jun 28, 2008, 12:19 PM 0
27.Vuja021 unregistered
Hi . You talk to much! Phone is GREAT.. If you wont great pictures by cam! It is a only phone! You answer , you call .. send sms mms .. do you need more .Great looking. thats all I need. touchscreen not great but its work when you using more time posted on Jul 23, 2008, 9:35 AM posted on Aug 01, 2008, 1:42 PM posted on May 12, 2009, 8:43 AM Samsung Sgh A667
A new feature are the ‘widgets’: currently there are only eight of them, but probably in the future there will be much more. These are simple small applications that are shown over the homescreen. Situated in a column on the left, when needed must be dragged and dropped on the home. They are not ‘locked’ anywhere in a specific position, and just ‘flow’ over, so if you want to change their position, can do it directly by dragging.
Widgets
As expected, all software functions are modified ones from other Samsung phones. The phonebook is the one from the high-class models, with option to add multiple additional fields. The same goes for the Calendar, Alarms and other organizer options. The music player ‘filter menu’ is also from the high-class models, and thankfully the now playing interface has nothing to do with the Croix – it shows the art cover, the track information and the buttons for control. However, we should note this is just the model we are currently using – the final version may use other modules (for example from the mid-level devices) and other phones with this graphic interface are not expected to be exactly the same too.
Samsung SGH-F480 Video Preview
Camera interfaceThe camera interface is a new one, optimized for the touch screen. Its icons don’t have the colorful look of other menus, but rather remind of the monochrome Croix and the G800/G810 interfaces. Here all buttons are large and can be touched with a finger without any effort. The camera is 5-megapixel with auto-focus, but due to the phone being a prototype, we won’t comment on its quality.
A new feature is called “Music recognition” – we weren’t really able to try it, but guess it is just what the Track ID for Sony Ericsson and the Music ID for LG do – records a few seconds and sends them to an online server to analyze them, delivering track information back, such as artist and title.
Don't forget to check out the Preview's gallery for more photos!
Expect our full review when final, commercial samples are released.
posted on Jun 26, 2008, 8:52 AM posted on May 12, 2009, 8:40 AM 0
18. unregistered
Average Joe: 'To expensive and inconvenient for me.' Average Joe needs to learn how to spell. lol. It's really interesting how much reviews can differ. Other sites said the sound quality was AT LEAST decent and not horrible. Furthermore, the I don't recall other sites saying the interface was buggy. Hopefully it's just the unit that Phonearena reviewed. And also, the phone price is starting to fall to $5xx now right? posted on Jun 26, 2008, 4:03 PM 0
20. unregistered
yeah after 1 year the price will be ~300.. and THAT's A VERY GOOD price for the phone posted on Jun 27, 2008, 1:35 AM posted on Jun 27, 2008, 8:11 AM 0
24. unregistered
that was sarcasm posted on Jun 28, 2008, 1:39 AM posted on Jun 28, 2008, 12:19 PM 0
27.Vuja021 unregistered
Hi . You talk to much! Phone is GREAT.. If you wont great pictures by cam! It is a only phone! You answer , you call .. send sms mms .. do you need more .Great looking. thats all I need. touchscreen not great but its work when you using more time posted on Jul 23, 2008, 9:35 AM posted on Aug 01, 2008, 1:42 PM posted on May 12, 2009, 8:43 AM Samsung Sgh A667
A new feature are the ‘widgets’: currently there are only eight of them, but probably in the future there will be much more. These are simple small applications that are shown over the homescreen. Situated in a column on the left, when needed must be dragged and dropped on the home. They are not ‘locked’ anywhere in a specific position, and just ‘flow’ over, so if you want to change their position, can do it directly by dragging.
Widgets
As expected, all software functions are modified ones from other Samsung phones. The phonebook is the one from the high-class models, with option to add multiple additional fields. The same goes for the Calendar, Alarms and other organizer options. The music player ‘filter menu’ is also from the high-class models, and thankfully the now playing interface has nothing to do with the Croix – it shows the art cover, the track information and the buttons for control. However, we should note this is just the model we are currently using – the final version may use other modules (for example from the mid-level devices) and other phones with this graphic interface are not expected to be exactly the same too.
Samsung SGH-F480 Video Preview
Camera interfaceThe camera interface is a new one, optimized for the touch screen. Its icons don’t have the colorful look of other menus, but rather remind of the monochrome Croix and the G800/G810 interfaces. Here all buttons are large and can be touched with a finger without any effort. The camera is 5-megapixel with auto-focus, but due to the phone being a prototype, we won’t comment on its quality.
A new feature is called “Music recognition” – we weren’t really able to try it, but guess it is just what the Track ID for Sony Ericsson and the Music ID for LG do – records a few seconds and sends them to an online server to analyze them, delivering track information back, such as artist and title.
Don't forget to check out the Preview's gallery for more photos!
Expect our full review when final, commercial samples are released.
posted on Jun 27, 2008, 8:11 AM 0
24. unregistered
that was sarcasm
posted on Jun 28, 2008, 1:39 AM posted on Jun 28, 2008, 12:19 PM 0
27.Vuja021 unregistered
Hi . You talk to much! Phone is GREAT.. If you wont great pictures by cam! It is a only phone! You answer , you call .. send sms mms .. do you need more .Great looking. thats all I need. touchscreen not great but its work when you using more time posted on Jul 23, 2008, 9:35 AM posted on Aug 01, 2008, 1:42 PM posted on May 12, 2009, 8:43 AM Samsung Sgh A667
A new feature are the ‘widgets’: currently there are only eight of them, but probably in the future there will be much more. These are simple small applications that are shown over the homescreen. Situated in a column on the left, when needed must be dragged and dropped on the home. They are not ‘locked’ anywhere in a specific position, and just ‘flow’ over, so if you want to change their position, can do it directly by dragging.
Widgets
As expected, all software functions are modified ones from other Samsung phones. The phonebook is the one from the high-class models, with option to add multiple additional fields. The same goes for the Calendar, Alarms and other organizer options. The music player ‘filter menu’ is also from the high-class models, and thankfully the now playing interface has nothing to do with the Croix – it shows the art cover, the track information and the buttons for control. However, we should note this is just the model we are currently using – the final version may use other modules (for example from the mid-level devices) and other phones with this graphic interface are not expected to be exactly the same too.
Samsung SGH-F480 Video Preview
Camera interfaceThe camera interface is a new one, optimized for the touch screen. Its icons don’t have the colorful look of other menus, but rather remind of the monochrome Croix and the G800/G810 interfaces. Here all buttons are large and can be touched with a finger without any effort. The camera is 5-megapixel with auto-focus, but due to the phone being a prototype, we won’t comment on its quality.
A new feature is called “Music recognition” – we weren’t really able to try it, but guess it is just what the Track ID for Sony Ericsson and the Music ID for LG do – records a few seconds and sends them to an online server to analyze them, delivering track information back, such as artist and title.
Don't forget to check out the Preview's gallery for more photos!
Expect our full review when final, commercial samples are released.
posted on Aug 01, 2008, 1:42 PM posted on May 12, 2009, 8:43 AM Samsung Sgh A667
A new feature are the ‘widgets’: currently there are only eight of them, but probably in the future there will be much more. These are simple small applications that are shown over the homescreen. Situated in a column on the left, when needed must be dragged and dropped on the home. They are not ‘locked’ anywhere in a specific position, and just ‘flow’ over, so if you want to change their position, can do it directly by dragging.
Widgets
As expected, all software functions are modified ones from other Samsung phones. The phonebook is the one from the high-class models, with option to add multiple additional fields. The same goes for the Calendar, Alarms and other organizer options. The music player ‘filter menu’ is also from the high-class models, and thankfully the now playing interface has nothing to do with the Croix – it shows the art cover, the track information and the buttons for control. However, we should note this is just the model we are currently using – the final version may use other modules (for example from the mid-level devices) and other phones with this graphic interface are not expected to be exactly the same too.
Samsung SGH-F480 Video Preview
Camera interfaceThe camera interface is a new one, optimized for the touch screen. Its icons don’t have the colorful look of other menus, but rather remind of the monochrome Croix and the G800/G810 interfaces. Here all buttons are large and can be touched with a finger without any effort. The camera is 5-megapixel with auto-focus, but due to the phone being a prototype, we won’t comment on its quality.
A new feature is called “Music recognition” – we weren’t really able to try it, but guess it is just what the Track ID for Sony Ericsson and the Music ID for LG do – records a few seconds and sends them to an online server to analyze them, delivering track information back, such as artist and title.
Don't forget to check out the Preview's gallery for more photos!
Expect our full review when final, commercial samples are released.
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19 Comments
1.Goombo unregistered
Samsung's touchscreens are resembling LG's handsets more and more everyday.
posted on Oct 20, 2010, 1:55 AM 0
3. unregistered
You could design a touchscreen that has the time in giant letters, instead of the teeny ones that Samsung favors. Do they think people wear watches or something?
posted on Feb 19, 2008, 3:30 PM 0
5.Reverse Cell Phone Lookup unregistered
I think it's pretty nice reverse cell phone lookup
posted on Mar 01, 2008, 4:34 PM posted on Mar 05, 2008, 8:11 PM posted on Mar 10, 2008, 6:11 PM Samsung Sgh A847
10. unregistered
thats very true wish ir did posted on May 16, 2008, 5:09 PM 0
9. unregistered
well the screen 2.8inch wideif you put time letters 2inch widewhere are you gonna everything else??and then after. ppl like are going to complain there not enough space for information and blabla.. posted on Apr 06, 2008, 5:02 PM posted on May 30, 2008, 6:19 AM 0
15. unregistered
Where can you download the softwear for the turning of the screen and so on? posted on Jul 19, 2008, 9:20 AM 0
14.Exhaloprez unregistered
Love the phone but the volume of the ear piece for incoming calls is too low. Any way to modify the factory settings to make it louder? posted on Jul 01, 2008, 4:34 PM Samsung Sgh F480
16.syahikrishna unregistered
Love the phone but the volumeWhen is this software for the whole turning like the Iphone and the Shake feature coming out?? or is that just romour? of the ear piece for incoming calls is too low. Any way to modify the factory settings to make it louder? good mobile posted on Oct 06, 2008, 2:07 PM 0
18.barrygayle unregistered
I have a SGH-F480 mobile phone, does anyone know where I can get a flip cover for it? posted on Sep 24, 2011, 11:43 PM 0
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posted on Mar 10, 2008, 6:11 PM Samsung Sgh A847
10. unregistered
thats very true wish ir did
posted on May 16, 2008, 5:09 PM 0
9. unregistered
well the screen 2.8inch wideif you put time letters 2inch widewhere are you gonna everything else??and then after. ppl like are going to complain there not enough space for information and blabla..
posted on Apr 06, 2008, 5:02 PM posted on May 30, 2008, 6:19 AM 0
15. unregistered
Where can you download the softwear for the turning of the screen and so on? posted on Jul 19, 2008, 9:20 AM 0
14.Exhaloprez unregistered
Love the phone but the volume of the ear piece for incoming calls is too low. Any way to modify the factory settings to make it louder? posted on Jul 01, 2008, 4:34 PM Samsung Sgh F480
16.syahikrishna unregistered
Love the phone but the volumeWhen is this software for the whole turning like the Iphone and the Shake feature coming out?? or is that just romour? of the ear piece for incoming calls is too low. Any way to modify the factory settings to make it louder? good mobile posted on Oct 06, 2008, 2:07 PM 0
18.barrygayle unregistered
I have a SGH-F480 mobile phone, does anyone know where I can get a flip cover for it? posted on Sep 24, 2011, 11:43 PM 0
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