Samsung F490

311 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (73)
size (50)
design (30)
price (8)
portability (5)

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battery (23)
screen (18)
performance (12)
camera (12)
durability (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 311 reviews of Samsung F490. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the portability and price. The design and size also get good opinions. Reviews about the sound and performance are mixed. Some have doubts about the GPS navigation and durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung F490 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung F490

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Samsung F490 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk.

33% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung F490

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Samsung F490 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

0% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung F490 review: Fingertip away

The Samsung F490 follows a trend that we welcome - touch-based user interface and a 5 megapixel autofocus camera. Add a widescreen 3.2" TFT display and a slim profile, and it already sounds like a juicy deal. We've already reviewed...

Stylish looks and high-quality build ; Slim 11.8mm profile ; Tri-band GSM and HSDPA network support with video calls ; Large 3.3-inch touchscreen TFT display with 240 x 432 pixel resolution (16:9 screen ratio) ; 5 megapixel autofocus camera ; Vibrating...

Awkward and slow web browser scrolling and panning ; Video recording maxes out at QVGA@15fps ; Unable to play widescreen user-encoded WMV and H.263 videos ; Slow image zooming in the gallery ; The three fullscreen Java games are trial versions only

Samsung F490 resembles Samsung F700 but it lacks the hardware QWERTY keypad of its sibling. Just by looking at it, our guess is it's obviously aiming to put pressure on the LG Viewty, that is already available and gathering momentum. We'll see about...

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by (phonearena.com)

Samsung SGH-F490 Preview

In this preview, we will take a look at the newest family member– SGH F490. At first look, we can say that it is a high-class multimedia phone, targeting the high-tech oriented audience. The essential difference from the firstborn (F700) is the lack of...

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : MobilesTopic (mobilestopic.com)

Samsung F490 Review

Other, more basic features are adequately engineered - setting an alarm is easy, and you can even switch off the phone and configure it to turn on at the appropriate time. The calendar function is straightforward and the calculator is simple to use,...

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung SGH-F490

Samsung's SGH-F490 throws away the F700's sliding keyboard and goes pure touchscreen.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : DO (techradar.com)

Samsung SGH-F490 review

Is there more to Samsung's latest touchcsreen mobile than a big screen?

Stylish design ; Handy touch screen ; 5 megapixel camera ; HSDPA high speed data

Touch screen is difficult to use ; Average pictures ; Poor video quality ; No Wi-Fi

Nice looks, shame about the rest

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Mobile Fone Reviews (mobilefonereviews.co.uk)

Samsung F490

The Samsung F490 is a gorgeous looking phone with touch a sensitive 3.2 TFT display screen. The handset comprises a fantastic 5 mega-pixel camera and video recorder with superb imaging features that Samsung are known for. There is a built in music...

May, 2008

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Samsung - F490

The F490 from Samsung is another of those all-front-screen mobile phones that seem to be gathering momentum at the moment thanks to Apple's iPhone. It measures 115mm tall, 53mm wide and 12mm thick and weighs 102g, ...

Phones with full frontal touch-screens are now becoming widespread enough that there is some real choice to be had. With 3G on board and a nice user interface, the Samsung F490 is certainly an option to consider and its long battery life is another...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Oleg Kononosov (mobile-review.com)

Samsung F490

The Samsung F490 is simply doomed to get faced off against the Apple iPhone over and over again, thanks to its resembling form-factor, missing hardware keys on the front fascia, touch-sensitive display and pretty much identical dimensions. The iPhone...

Techi may find it somewhat interesting, but there are no reasons to believe they will be overly enthusiastic about the F490. This is one of the first models in the family, which will be followed by other offerings employing similar concepts

Jan, 2008

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Sony Ericsson Z555

Although it looks great, feels good and fits well in the hand, this phone really feels like an unexplored opportunity.

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Consumer review (rightmobilephone.co.uk)

looks good but I find sometimes it struggles to keep up with me

Sleek and stylish. This phone looks good but I find sometimes it struggles to keep up with me. If you want to take pictures using your phone I wouldnt recommend this one. Good design, easy functionality. Overall a good phone. Comes with a carry case....

Jun, 2009

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