Samsung Fascinate

  • Released 2010, Q3
    116g, 10.5mm thickness
    Android 2.1, up to 2.2
    2GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 4.0"
    480x800 pixels
  • 5MP
    720p
  •  
    Hummingbird
  • 1500mAh
    Li-Po

Samsung Fascinate - Specs

Network Technology CDMA / EVDO
2G bands CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Speed EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Launch Announced 2010, June. Released 2010, Q3
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 125 x 64 x 10.5 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.41 in)
Weight 116 g (4.09 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~56.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
 TouchWiz 3.0 UI
Platform OS Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Chipset Hummingbird
CPU 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU PowerVR SGX540
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Internal 2GB
Main Camera Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 720p@30fps
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, VZ Navigator
Radio FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser HTML, Adobe Flash Lite
 Mobile TV
MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
TV-out
Organizer
Photo/video editor
Document editor
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input (Swype)
Battery   Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 5 h 50 min
Misc Colors Black, Grey, White
SAR 0.57 W/kg (head)     0.52 W/kg (body)    
Price About 120 EUR

Samsung Fascinate - User Reviews

  • I got a second one, but it bootloops :(

  • The Samsung Fascinate is a Verizon version, meaning it doesn't take a SIM card. This is back when Verizon didn't have SIM cards. It was CDMA only and needed to be activated directly by Verizon

  • myphone i want insert sim but ther is no sim option ow i want to insert a sim or howto get to take a calls

  • can it be given another network apart from Espresso??

  • why

  • This phone is a cdma. No sim card, which is GSM

  • does this phone have a sim card or not

  • i have same one but there is not sim card.. yust for microSD

  • i have same one but there is not sim card.. yust for microSD

  • plz restore ur handset

  • Hold volume down and power button :D

  • Try to flash your phone :D

  • i have a samsung fascinate and accidentally it's on the recovery mode but i can't get out of there. somebody help me!! the home button doesn't work

  • How I can do screenshot?

  • The front (camera) is not a camera, it is a sensor that detects whether the phone is on your face or not on your face when you call

  • Why doesnt it have a front facing camera, and not all apps are compatible for this unit, how do i update adobe on my phone?

  • That would be the light sensor to automate brightness control.

  • Why does it appear to facilitate a secondary camera but not operate one? It seemed odd to me after recognizing a small outlook above the screen that has no use.

  • does this phone use a sim card or not?

  • Takes screenshots on its own. I can't disable screen shot. I can turn it off but it always turns screenshots back on. No 1 seems to know how to disable screen shots. It's difficult to use the camera because screenshots interferes. The phone always messes up right when I need it. This is not recommended for anyone.

  • code division multiple access

  • i am trying to get to my main page. i tryed to do the up & down volume option that i was givin but still will not work i need help can anybody!

  • to by pass register. Press vol button (up/dwn) dwnx1, upx2, dwnx3, upx4. also call your carrier customer service to trouble shoot registering.

  • Have had 3 of these phones. It takes screen shots on its own, will not send or receive messages unless I turn it off. I do not recommend.

  • DIAL emergency call *#83786633

  • i reset my samsung fascinate verizon here in the philippines, after i reset it says activate your phone. now i cannot activate.... pls help....

  • CDMA, having a landline on a mobile phone, no sim card.

  • I just want to ask what CDMA mean? Can you send text messages with this phone? Thanks!!!

  • Well this is cheap..Verizon version doesn't have FM Radio Tuner...disappointing :(

  • yes there is

  • is there skype vedio calling? plaese tell some one

  • Absolutely NOT compatable for bulgarian networks

  • Will it work in Bulgaria? Especially with Vivacom ?

  • i think net is not applicable for dis phone i hav this but no net facility, no option how to activate net ...

  • can we use this phone in sri Lanka .

  • That comment is rather funny now a year later, Android is outselling iPhone almost 2-1...LOL hahahaha

  • This is not a GSM device, it will not work on any GSM network worldwide.

  • does this phone works in the philippines?

  • free with telus 3 yr

  • cn neone plz temme how much it costs??

  • How to replace the TouchWiz with another launcher or flash custom rom(s)?

  • Get ur stats rights about your nokia n8.

  • how

  • I am warning all DONT INSTALL THE JUST RELEASED GINGERBREAD VERSION . Its a leak , very buggy and will most certainly kill your SD card. keep using your froyo builds till some newer version are out. Regards

  • Verizon Release Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread EC09 for samsung fascinate i install gingerbread on my fascinate and i used it Here is the link of Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread EC09 for samsung fascinate:

  • we already have 3g and 4g here in the philippines.

  • we already have a 3g network here in the philippines. 4g is laready up!

  • don't be stupid man, everyone knows fascinate is better than your n8, the only thing is better just the camera, cmon fascinate lags cz the touchwiz just replace it with anthr launcher or flash custom rom(s)

  • One of the best phone I have ever seen in last 10 year.I'm useing this phone from last 5 month & now I want to buy another for my wife.thank you.

  • indonesia here, all big city in java have 3,5G HSDPA but not all the operator have it,

  • r u frm stone age

  • do we have 3G in the country, in the philippines. i don't think we have it here. we only have gprs. so that is why my mobile internet slow and sometimes just quite fast only even if my phone is 3.5 G already.

  • Hey,can we use GPS without internet connection??

  • N8 costs 24k bro.. i cd gt a better set fr such a price...

  • Samsung Fascinate, another new invasion of Samsung Galaxy S family has been launched in the market. This new T-mobile is coming up with AMOLED touch screen of WVGA 4-inch, 5 MP Camera with LED Flash, 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor containing Android 2.1 running with Touch Wiz 3.0. With the help of Camera at the back of Samsung Fascinate users can record per second 720 HD videos. read more

  • i want this phone when it will be come in India....?

  • Man if only it had a slide-out keyboard.....

  • micromax android A60

  • Mate try to look for samsung Galaxy 3 aka Galaxy Apollo and also HTCWildFire they both around 10 -11k so would fit ur tight Budget!! also u can chek LG OPTIMUS!!

  • I came here from the Nokia forums of gsmarena and I would like you guys to consider buying the Nokia N8 instead of this crap with terrible lag and gps issues. If you guys have any doubts about the Galaxy S please take your time and get to know the wonderful phone that is the N8. IMO, it is way better than this Fascinate and it doesn't have gps issues or lags. Best of all, it's running symbian 3 which is better than android.

  • just you buy a china phone or korian phone that comes with out warrenty

  • please any one help me... which mobile i want to buy below 10000 rupees.. i required following options capacitive touch screen, some bigger size screen, OS must be a android.. camera mega pixel not much important.. anybody please tell me. if any phone meets these requirement.. please..

  • I guess your a Pinoy? FYI 3G for mobile phone refers to 3rd generation signal which includes EDGE/HSDPA etc. It doesn't exactly refer to video call which i believe what your looking for in this phone..

  • u called it 3g but it has no secondary camera and secondly it has no gprs.

  • The telus version is a rebranded T-Mobile Vibrant, same hardware externally with slight modifications but different 3G radio.. so not related to this phone at all..

  • Telus in Canada have announced this on their HSPA network for early Nov 2010 release. So it is now a gsm hone as well

  • Can I use MSN etc.??

  • galaxy s vibrant doesnt hav flash

  • yes it can play flash "all android phone can play flash"......... A8 possessor is the advantage here, because it's based on nvidia integra.... this is the phone you'll want to have..

  • can i play youtube videos on it??in other words does it has internet flash support???

  • sounds great except cant use it in australia just the i900 galaxy s which has no flash for camera so i have to buy a different brand good on ya samsung

  • hey! wat's going on here?

  • its so boring here..

  • over here on your left side ...... get it? ^_*

  • hayst!! i thought you cant understand that language? then y r u using it now? translate it in english pls.. hahaha^_^

  • anyway!! let just set it this sunday, so wer are you planning to go?

  • che...... its not my fault.................... im very disappointed too............... i filed a request but they did not consider it ........ im upset @_@

  • i thought out of town will be this sunday 10/10,,joy lawang,,u suppose to organize ur sked,,my excitement turned into zero percent,,pls organize this one! u disappointed me!

  • i gave my bezt but i guez ma best waznt good enough..... hehehhehe

  • I need to get my passport 4 immediate processing of my apllication and dun mapupunta budget ko..

  • guyz!,,,do u receiving a large of volume of calls already?- ms. gyp

  • Sure, I have it too. I think I got it free from the Android market.

  • 200$

  • it's a cdma...

  • yeah Jaff it'll suppport Skype!!!

  • Hi my name is Jaff.This mobile can support Skyp?.Any body Know that.

  • why no edge no gprs it is a pity!!

  • may i know when the model has been launhced and what r the price range for this model.............. thanks....

  • can i have the watery homescreen for my i9000 galaxy s?

  • Yes CDMA is available for the past 7 years on TATAIDICOM and RELIENE networks,but i dont know wether they r 3G or not at same time they providing mobile broad band with HUAWEI usb stick wich speeds up to 3.1 mbps.

  • are you sure CDMA network work in india? how about the "3G Rev" is not familiar.. i search in google CDMA and 3G Rev works in china and USA only... and some other country CDMA works but is not all area receive the network.. this is not stable network in other country.. this phone only tested in china and USA only..

  • Available online today wednesday 09/08/2010 and in stores tomorrow 09/09/2010!!!!!!!!!

  • is it a sim less phone?will this work on reliance cdma network in india?

  • CDMA technology is there in India from the last 10 years or so. Relience, known as ADAG (Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group) is a major player in this technology in India.

  • hahahahahaha really nice one..

  • Any android smartphone around the world can come and compete with Moto Defy. * Fisrt high end android smartphone waterproof capability with android 2.1 * Dust proof * Protected against moisture * Gorilla Glass protects the display of the device from scratches * Virtually lifeproof * All that in a 13.4mm also like x10 with 13mm * Weight 118 g while the x10 goes for 135 g * 5 MP Flash LED/supercap * Build in Adove Flash Player , Multi touch, pinch zoom, double ... * CPU 800 Mhz, RAM 512MB better than x10 with 384MB, Rom 2GB better than x10 with 1GB . The news OMAP 3610 can out performant the old Snapdragon. * 3.7 inch android 2.1 out of the box please. * Radio FM build in * Battery 1540mAh and up to 9.9 hours standby time

  • how is it an icrap copy? is everything that has a touchscreen and it way better than the icrap can everbe a copy??? didnt think so. go play with ur childs toy wile we enjoy top of the line technology

  • CDMA Network available in china and USA only.

  • android and samsung copying iphone!

  • aah led nd radio perfect ! what else to get in ceel phone :)

  • the inof is on phone arena by searching snapdragon vs hummingbird

  • also all other 3 iphones straight had a samsung cpu in them making samsdung always at the heart of iphone. as well as the gpu benchmark the hummingbird produces over 90 million triangles wich puts it on par with gaiming systems and makes it more advanced then the what the future dual core snapdragons hope to achieve

  • on phone arena there is a snapdragon vs hummingbird thing and it has a gpu benchmark showing fascinate as fastest in all cells. its followed by the i9000, vibrant, and captivate. then i4 since apple bought the company in whih samsung was working with in their hummingbird.

  • i know verizon only have 3.1mbps. it sux. i cant wait for them to up and add 4G

  • 3.1 mbit has nothing to do the phone maker. its the carrier...

  • That depends where you live and what you want. do you want 4g and a keyboard or stronger signal? In most cases i live where reception can suck and verizon tends to have much better signal. followed by sprint. sprint is not bad signal though. either way for some unknown reason you are getting only 3.1megabits 3g. i think with fascinate your bill will be higher but better reception sprint you get keyboard, 4g, and the whole wifi routing thing.

  • Why not for GSM also? :( I9000 misses only LED for camera and this phone have it!

  • Its amazing! So awesome and many things in one. The only thing I cant understand is why the speed is only 3.1mbits. And what is different that makes it have to be slightly thicker and why verizon always takes the awesome samsung 16gb phones and offers them in 8 or only 2gb.

  • samsung epic or this?

  • samsung's massive production...

  • wow this will b perfect phone.