| Manufacturer | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Series | Samsung SGH-EXXX series |
| Predecessor | Samsung SGH-E600 |
| Successor | Samsung SGH-E720 |
| Compatible networks | GSM 900/1800 (dual-band) |
| Form factor | clamshell |
| Dimensions | 87×45×23 mm (3.43×1.77×0.91 in) |
| Weight | 3.31 oz (94 g) |
| Operating system | Proprietary |
| Memory | 9 MB |
| Storage | 9 MB |
| Battery | Lithium Ion 800 mAh |
| Rear camera | VGA (640×480) |
| Front camera | None |
| Display | 160 x 128 TFT LCD |
| External display | 96×64 |
| Connectivity | GPRS, WAP, EMS/MMS Java Support |
The SGH-E700 is a GSM mobile phone designed by Samsung Electronics, and their first internalized antenna phone. [1] It was announced in August 2003 [2] [3] and became the firm's flagship handset at the time. [4] The SGH-E700 had a slightly more rectangular look compared to other clamshell phones of the time. Because of its "elegant" design, the handset gained the affectionate nickname " Benz Phone". [5] [6] [7]
The storage of the Samsung SGH-E700 holds 9 MB shared memory for pictures and MMS messages, 600 Kb for Java apps, and 200 short messages. [8] The display (colour TFT) size is 1.8 inches and it has an external colour display as well. It has a VGA resolution camera. [2]
A commercially popular handset during its time, more than 10 million units were sold. [9]