Samsung Character Specs

Released

Jul 29, 2011

Display

2.8-inch
320 x 240 px

Camera

1.3 MP Main

Battery

1000 mAh

Description

Samsung Character SCH-R640 has a landscape sliding QWERTY keyboard and features a 2.8” touchscreen, 1.3-megapixel camera, microSD card slot, music player, and runs the TouchWiz Lite UI. Naturally, it’s primarily targeted for those who have a flare with text messaging.

This device is also known as Samsung SCH-R640, Samsung Messager Touch II

Pros

• Hardware QWERTY keyboard

Cons

• Lacks Wi-Fi

I want it 11 users

I have it 2 users

I had it 1 user

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Specs Compare

Display
Size:	2.8-inch
Resolution:	320 x 240 px, 143 PPI
Technology:	TFT
Screen-to-body:	41.10 %

Hardware
Storage expansion:	microSD
Device type:	Feature phone

Battery
Capacity:	1000 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	1.3 MP

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.20 x 2.18 x 0.58 inches (107 x 55 x 15 mm)
Weight:	4.23 oz (120.0 g)
Features:	Full keyboard
Keys:	Left: Volume control; Right: Volume control, Camera shutter
Colors:	Blue

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	2.1, EDR
USB:	microUSB
Features:	Charging
Hearing aid compatible:	M4, T4
Location:	E911

Phone features
Notifications:	Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Apr 26, 2011
FCC ID value:	A3LSCHR640
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.50 W/kg
Measured in:	1900 MHz
Body:	0.97 W/kg
Measured in:	1900 MHz

Buyers information
MSRP:	$ 40

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Carrier Availability

Discontinued

U.S. Cellular

News

US Cellular launches the messaging oriented Samsung Character for $39.99

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Messaging oriented Samsung Character SCH-R640 is bound for the US; no takers yet

Appearing on Samsung’s web site very recently, we find the messaging oriented Samsung Character SCH-R640 being shown off in full form – albeit, it doesn’t appear that anyone is selling the handset just yet.Indeed it’s coming to the US, but so far the...