Overall Score
8.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#10928)8.4
Performance(#10491)8.9
Camera(#11855)0.0
Display(#7290)35.4
Battery(#10096)6.5
Build(#4097)14.7
Connectivity(#9772)8.5
Audio(#11169)0.0
Comparisons Featuring Samsung T229
Short Review
- The Samsung T229, released in 2008, features a compact design with dimensions of 89 x 48 x 20 mm and a weight of 85g, making it portable and lightweight.
- Its 1.8-inch STN display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, offering basic visual clarity.
- Performance is limited, powered by 2GB of RAM and 2MB of internal storage, suitable for simple tasks.
- The camera is minimal, with a VGA rear sensor and no video recording capabilities, lacking a front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is 800mAh, providing basic longevity without fast or wireless charging options.
- The device runs on unspecified software, lacking advanced features like stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth, but it does not support WiFi or 5G.
- The T229 is available in black and red, with no water resistance or notable build materials mentioned.
- Overall, it serves as a basic mobile phone with essential features for communication.
- Special features are minimal, focusing primarily on core functionalities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2008
Announced2008
DescriptionFor T-Mobile
Display
Size1.8"
TypeSTN, 65K colors
Resolution128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI128
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory2MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main CameraVGA
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingNo
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity800 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions89 x 48 x 20 mm (3.50 x 1.89 x 0.79 in)
Weight85 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Red
Foldable✗
SAR0.17 W/kg (head) 0.33 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
BluetoothYes
NFC✗
USBProprietary
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemN/A
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A