Samsung i627 Propel Pro

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Samsung SGH-i627 (Propel Pro)
Samsung SGH-i627.JPG
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Compatible networks HSDPA, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 850/1900/2100, EDGE, GPRS
Availability by region2009;15 years ago (2009)
Form factor slider
Dimensions61 × 99.4 × 16.7 millimetres (3.9 × 2.4 × 0.6 inches)
Mass105 grams (4.83 ounces)
Operating system Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
CPU 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201 ARM11
Memory128 MB RAM/256 MB ROM
Removable storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC
Battery3.7 V Lithium-ion 1,440 mAh
Display320 × 320 px, 65k colors
Rear camera3.0 megapixel
Connectivity Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0 client, 12 Mbit/s mini-USB
Data inputs QWERTY keyboard
Otherbuilt-in GPS receiver

The Samsung SGH-i627 is a smartphone manufactured by Samsung, and sold in the United States as the Propel Pro by AT&T wireless. The phone sold for a price of $150 to $199.99 at launch. [1] [2] [3] The phone was targeted towards business users. [2]

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Specifications

The SGH-i627 is based on the Qualcomm MSM7201A ARM11 CPU. [4] The Propel Pro is a slider phone with a full QWERTY keyboard that runs Windows Mobile 6.1 as its operating system. [5] The phone only came in a chrome color. The joystick used for navigation was a new design compared to previous phones, which used D-pads. [6] The display resolution was 320 x 320 and it has a 3.0 megapixel camera. The phone lacks a dedicated headphone jack, instead sporting a combination charging plug and headphone jack hole. [7] The phone supports bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and has a built in microSD card slot. [3]

Reviews

The Propel Pro was met with average to positive reviews. CNET gave it a 7/10, [2] Windows Central and Digital Trends gave it a 4/5, [1] [5] and TechCrunch spoke of it postively. [8] Praise was given for its low price, features, and camera. Criticism was received for its bulk, proprietary headphone jack/charger combo, and its small display.

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