Although Samsung QWERTY phones aren’t exactly high-flying in India, the manufacturer does stock up on devices that sport physical keypads. And this collection of alternatives gives you an option between basic feature phones as well as handsets running the Android platform. So if you’re looking for such options, just read through this list and take your pick.
1 – Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos B5512:
Besides ensuring faster typing on its physical keypad, the Galaxy Y Pro Duos lets you keep your personal and professional lives separate courtesy of its dual SIM functionality. It runs the Android Gingerbread (2.3.6) platform and offers input flexibility as the device has been fitted with a 6.6cm capacitive touchscreen display and an optical trackpad in addition to the keypad. Besides a 3.2MP rear-facing snapper, the chassis is also equipped with a VGA camera that lets you make video calls over the internet.
In addition to keeping you entertained on the move with its multimedia functions, the smartphone even lets you stay productive with its business features such as document viewer and mobile printing applications.
Price: Rs. 10,000
2 – Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510:
Another Android device on our list from Samsung is the Galaxy Pro B7510. It runs the Froyo platform and similar to its aforementioned counterpart, sports a 320 x 240p capacitive display that offers a multi-touch real estate of 2.8 inches. The 3MP rear-facing snapper featuring auto focus, 3x digital zoom, built-in photo effects and more, should allow users to record videos as well as capture still shots.
The Wi-Fi enabled handset comes with Bluetooth in addition to an expansion slot to increase the memory with the assistance of a microSD card of up to 32GB capacity. Needless to mention, it is complete with audio and video players and lets you enjoy talk time of about 660 minutes in the 2G mode.
Price: Rs. 10,200
3 – Samsung Chat 222:
Besides the Android based devices mentioned above, the manufacturer in question also proffers some basic alternatives, one of them being Chat 222. As the name suggests, it lets you chat for hours together as it proudly wears a full keypad on its front panel along with a 2.2-inch display. The Java-based handset runs the company’s operating system and extends support to two SIM cards at a time. The lightweight bar phone’s rear side is dotted with a VGA camera featuring 4x digital zoom, photo effects and white balance. The built-in 1000mAh battery claims to provide uninterrupted talk time of about 710 minutes at a stretch.
Price: Rs. 3,100
4 – Samsung Chat 322:
Pretty similar to the Chat 222, the Chat 322 is yet another contender in this list of QWERTY phones. The dual SIM device’s front side is outfitted with a 2.2-inch TFT screen of 220 x 176p resolutions, while the rear panel is armed with a 1.3MP camera supported by 4x digital zoom.
Integrated with most essential features, the handset comes with communication options like Bluetooth and WAP 2.0 in addition to a USB 2.0 port to facilitate connections with PC systems. It also lets you browse the web, thanks to the Access NetFront 3.5 HTML browser.
Price: Rs. 3,700
5 – Samsung Chat 527:
Just like other devices belonging to the Chat series, the Chat 527 also runs the proprietary Samsung OS. It lends support to 3G network speeds in addition to GPRS and EDGE. This bar phone weighs less than 100 grams and wears a 6.1cm TFT display that renders visuals in 320 x 240p resolutions. Besides the full keypad, the company has included an optical trackpad for flexibility while scrolling. The multimedia functions are inclusive of audio and video players, FM radio and dual cameras amongst others. You can employ the 2MP primary camera to capture still shots and videos, while the front-facing VGA snapper can act as a medium to engage in video conferencing. The Wi-Fi support of the handset and the Netfront 4.1 browser should ensure wireless internet connectivity on the move. Additionally, this candidate in our lineup from Samsung queue is also equipped with a mobile tracker.
Price: Rs. 4,650
6 – Samsung MPower TXT M369:
And the final contender is the MPower TXT M369, which sports a slightly different design compared to all the others included in this roster. Complete with a mobile tracker, this Java-based device is deployed with the Polaris 6.15 browser with HTML support. Its physical keypad is accompanied by a 2.2-inch TFT LCD that can project visuals in 320 x 240p resolutions. Moreover, the multimedia-ready handset ships with a 2MP camera and lets you talk for about 270 minutes on a single charge. It also supports MMS and features communication options like Bluetooth and WAP 2.0 in addition to a USB 2.0 port.
Price: Rs. 6,230
As of now, those were the options to mull over if you have Samsung QWERTY phones on your wishlist. Do share your views about the aforementioned handsets with us.
