Samsung L870

  • Released 2008, December
    120g, 13.5mm thickness
    Symbian 9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2
    100MB storage, microSD slot
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  • 2.4"
    240x320 pixels
  • 3MP
    Video recorder
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  • 1000mAh
    Li-Ion

Samsung L870 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Launch Announced 2008, April. Released 2008, December
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 103.5 x 50.5 x 13.5 mm (4.07 x 1.99 x 0.53 in)
Weight 120 g (4.23 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 16M
Size 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~34.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
Platform OS Symbian 9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2
CPU 32-bit STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815P14
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 100MB
Main Camera Single 3.15 MP, AF
Video Yes
Selfie camera Single Yes
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
GPS No
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB 2.0
Features Sensors
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (Safari browser), RSS reader
 WMV/RV/MP4/3GP player
MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A player
Predictive text input
Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
Business card scanner
Voice memo
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 222 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 50 min
Misc Colors Black
SAR 0.41 W/kg (head)     1.04 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU 0.36 W/kg (head)    
Price About 130 EUR

Samsung L870 - User Reviews

  • My first smartphone. Great design and materials, very Nokia-like.

  • you have call yous SIM customercare they will give you a number to send message and you have to send message from your phone after send this message you can message any where there has a lock on this phone when you send this message this lock will break

  • it aint got a flash tool.. I still cannot update my softwares.. Some are out of date already!

  • i have this same phone but i can only recieve text message. when i try to send text message its not going to another phone, what must i do

  • Yes it does have calendar as well :)

  • Hi Guys! I want to ask a question: How to activate secondary camera please let me know :)) Keep me informed!

  • Helo,i have this phone but forgot its lock code.how do i reset it to the normal password 12345.pls reply to me via, [email protected]

  • Does it take skype software. thankyou

  • dear Gsmarena,please edit maximum external memory supported to 8gb coz am using 8gb

  • Hello GSM arena, can you please edit the maximum memory card that the phone can operate to 8gb, coz im using 8gb with this phone

  • I have this phone i like it so much BUT the battery time kills me it has a good camera, its programs are good internet is good you can install almost all nokia n73,n95 programs and games.

  • yes it does

  • -Does it have a missed call/sms reminder? -Do you get message delivery info or a typical sms like at most of samsung models? TIA, Alex

  • its all together a nice phone . good music quality over headsets . nice camera . loudspeaker is not quite soundful but you can increase for music player through equalizer settings . reasonable battery backup , not so nice though .

  • how can i update my phone software ?

  • its s60 . can i install nokia s60 interface software in it ?

  • its s60 . can i install nokia s60 software in it ?

  • ..this phone looks wonderful..it very nice..hope to have one..

  • A bit slow on response time, but it is a good & valued entry-level S60 smartphone with a smarter and nice housing.

  • Does this one have calendar?

  • the facility doesn't come with it but as it's a symbian phone, you can install "font magnifier" software on it. you can also install the simple magnifier as that of windows! if you have already purchased any phone, no problem. if you need any help, feel free to mail me @ [email protected] regards.

  • i believe gsm arena made a mistake..should be l878

  • in fact this mobile is only sold in middle east,,in fact the price isn't 135 euro,,so it's not cheap at all,,i think samsung g810 is better with surplus 5 mp camera n wifi,,nokia n78 is the competitor n better i think with surplus wifi n a-gps,,

  • is it true the price 135 euro??i think it's really cheap for symbian mobile phone with 3.5 g and 3.2 mp camera..unfortunately this mobile phone isn't launched in indonesia,,i never heard,,besides i really like it,,

  • is it true the price 135??i think it's really cheap for symbian mobile phone with 3.5 g and 3.2 mp camera..unfortunately this mobile phone isn't launched in indonesia,,i never heard,,besides i really like it,,

  • You can buy itin Poland in Orange and I'm going to get it for 320PLN (~90USD). On a free market.

  • so its 19000 plus rupee in india..... its not a affordable price. nokia is better.

  • Please, Can anyone tell me about the Font Size feature? I want to know if this Samsung L870 cell phone can magnify or enlarge the font size of the contact names and mubers and messages? I want to buy one for my father, and he needs a cell phone that has the ability to enlarge the font size. Thanks

  • Is this phone quad band or triband??? on the specs it says quad band and thats what I need. But before I buy it I want to be sure.

  • Hi everybody ; i am from Egypt and we have this mobile phone it coast 1800 egyptian pound in us dollar $380. it looks very nice and za back of za phone is metal good quilty..za phone is sooo slime so handy wiz a large screen......

  • Samsung does not have the right to call their browser Safari. Unless they have legal understanding with Apple. Even so, Samsung continues to lose its originality. Btw, I'd love to see a detailed review of this smartphone. I always like metallic design phones.

  • when will this phone be released in singapore? I happen to see it in taiwan... its nice, function and software is just like nokia's. slim and seek.. not bad...

  • This model is available (about 2 month) in Russia. Current prices - from $280 to $330

  • Can anybody tell me why the L870 is nowhere found at the official Samsung Mobile site? What's the story behind it? If we want to register, or need to give the model number for any support it's not possible to define it. It's a nice, solid, and really portable phone. But the battery life sucks, and even with carefull handling scratches will be seen in no time. And there is a software bug that shows the SOS shortcut at the right softkey after some heavy processor usage, like downloading. And pressing that softkey doesn't connect the phone to the emergency number, but to to the shortcut I've defined, profiles. It,s a very basic Symbian phone, not free of defects, with a certain personality I like. And if you can live with the problems described, I can recommend it.

  • the vedio recording resulotion options are 640*480 320*240 176*144 at 15fps

  • 1.its sold in middle east for nearly 340$(QATAR) 2.the battery life is not one of the best,but still if u like samsung u,ll surelly love this phone,its user frendiy,very nice features,very solid body (looks elegance),i have it for a month now now and no problems till now,the camera is very good,but the video is (cif),best phone in the merket for its price

  • can you confirm video recording resolution (pixel x pixel) and frame rate (how many fps? ) Thanks

  • Could some kind soul who actually has this phone 1)say where they bought it (which country). 2)say what the phone is like (user frendly, battery life, ...) Anybody? Please Thanks from someone who wants this phone, but isn't convinced it actually exists

  • In closed. In open height is about 15 cm.

  • When the dimensions for height is given for sliders, is it for the closed or open position???

  • all nokia symbian plays good on it

  • Is this normal that I have to reload almost every day, even when I use my L870 rarely

  • try google and search for games for samsung l870 or try these (got them by googling) what's the phone like? you happy with it? encountered any problems or bugs? i'm asking coz i want one but have to buy it abroad and decode it so i'm just wondering wheather it's worth it or not

  • I bought this mobile "L870" since two weeks, but I can't find any software or games for it can somebody help me?

  • I agree with you. I have the E66 and I have all kind of problem with it. So, this phone look like a good replacment for E66 Business phone. I love the S60 plat form this is only reason I have bought in past Nokia phone. Now Samsung start having L870 with S60 plat form. Any how today I bought the new Inov8 which great samsung phone. But I do not mind to buy the L870 if it become available. Again I am not sure it would be sold in USA or Asia.

  • not quite true. found it on samsung germany + t-mobile germany has it in it's offer of phones. haven't found it anywhere else though :( i really don't get samsung and their logic personally i think this phone would be a best seller if only people could actually buy it

  • It look like this phone is not real. No where selling or you can not see a full specification of this device any where?

  • so you've actually got this handset? where did you buy it? how much does it cost? how does the keypad feel?

  • super mega phone!!! everything nice appart it didnt have wifi and GPS, also habve question: hoe to disable slide down as discard call function, anybody knows? found only slide up as call accept function. help...

  • this handset is all you need

  • does anybody know when and IF this phone will come out? we're in october already and this phone is nowhere to be seen. this phone has everything i want in a phone but if it doesn't come out soon i'm afraid that this samsung fan will end up buying an SE phone :(

  • This samsung is already out in my country in Serbia. Price 250 euro.

  • Demo photos taken with Samsung L870 can be found here:

  • Is this Samsung L870 dual cam? can the hole for video call infront be use in taking pix?

  • n80 look alike

  • half way through september :( where is this phone?

  • definately looks similar to the samsung innov8 i8510. just the camera, screen, wlan, gps different

  • first review of the phone. Seems like it shares same platform with NOKIA N96!!!

  • 900mA battery....and it offers good talk time..

  • No WLAN & No Flash light :(

  • This is so far my best pick for my next phone. It has all the things I need in a very slim and stylish package. HOWEVER, WHERE IS THE FLASH? Ive searched the internet over and I think there is no flash in this phone. Please Samsung. Even an LED flash will do. Just put one on this unit pleeeeeeeease.

  • dow somebody have an idea of this phones battery life?it`d be really sad if battery lifeis short,that`d ruin it all in my opinion..

  • I think you wanted to say "Black", not "Balck" for the color of the phone, although in the pictures it's silver!

  • Dorian you cannot compare the L870 with the 6500 for the 6500 is not a smartphone. Rather compare it to the N78. Same specs but the L870 lacks the FM Transmitter but then again the N78 keypad is kinda shitty.

  • wonder how much this fone... minuse the wifi maybe it'll be cheap... very sophisticated ^^ the way i like it. down! nokia Brick Fones!!

  • It's mean S60 Safari browser, not Safari browser from Apple.

  • Anyone knows how much is the SAR of this model? thanks

  • i560 has also GPS

  • Alas! we hav symbian on slimmer phones with packed size features., even LG has symbian n0w with slimmer units out...to hell with NOKIA BRICKS! DID I HEAR SAFARI BROWSER? YEP its the best browser out.,better than s60 browsers.,read the iphon review.

  • If u want samsung symbian with 2.6"TFT & WiFi just buy SGH-G810 or SGH-i550W. Already available on the market.

  • The 2 hole in front top right are camera for video call and ambient light sensor.

  • about 350 euro. samsung has good prices

  • Symbian OS this phone ? and camera 3mp? why until now nokia bar 3mp symbian os only n73 and n78 but ....nokia 3mp bar like k810 and t650 whre ?

  • ram thats a light censor

  • Hi everyone, I saw the specifications and has no problem with me. Looks good on this fone. But will be out in august! Does anyone know how much is this fone?? Please reply as sooner i will get this fone..once it release...in the UK!!

  • stupid question. Have you ever seen ambent light sensor or 3G camera? You are nokia user :))

  • samsung you see at the top right. Is that a camera or just a hole?

  • i used to never like samsung but some of the new samsungs are amazing and are unbeatable to only good nokias are n96 and n82 the nseries are to big for what they are some sony ericssons are good but right now and in the future i think that samsungs are the phones to go with

  • samsung l870 Symbian OS v9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2 and camera 3mp good

  • best choice who like fashion-sliders with hi-tech features-new symbian S60 9.3

  • the slimest Symbian S60 slide-phone. very good looking phone and spec is very good.

  • Oh my Lord, this will kick Nokia's 6500 classic's bum! Pardon me, but seriously, the competition for this phone is lone gone with the 6500. First of all, the 6500 is made of, like all stupid Nokia phones, piano black plastic, the ideal material for fingerprints, scratches and dirt (trust me I know what I'm talking about,I own a Nokia 6288...terrible) Also, this phone has the Symbian S60 interface, like the ones from the high-end N-series, whereas Nokia 6500 uses simply S40 interface. There is no competition, the 6500 classic is old already, this won't have any trouble selling.

  • this is the thiniest smartphone. Very good phone. I tried prototype. Design 9,5/10 metalic alu look Features 9/10 NEW symbian S60 9,3ver. 10/10 samsung design and slide with nokia s60 symbian...very well samsung!!!

  • WTF Nokia????? This is Samsung

  • It'doesnt have SAFARI browser!!! That's mistake. Lovely little and thiny smartphone.

  • I'm looking for fashionable and also technological advanced mobile phone. This is soon L870. It looks very fashionable, thiny only 13-14mm and it's slider, expensive brushed metall look. New OS Symbian i find very good...like in new Nokia N96 and N78 (you can read review)..better then windows, more userfriendly. Camera is 3+ MP, video VGA 30fps, no sensor keys!!! very important!!-remember, I know. LCD is 2,4inch. It is great my next mobile phone. I use G600 and E51. Very good job Samsung - BRAVISSIMO. Next one with wi-fi and 2,6inch lcd.

  • so stupid! N95 is fat girl 21mm; Samsung built elegant models 13,5mm slim phone :)) Enjoy in ugly Nokia's.

  • worlds first n unimaginable handset. We will waiting for when it rocks to india.

  • the "hole" is the camera for video calling and can be found on most 3G phones. get with the times people

  • Make that two holes on the phone... oh no! hahaha

  • The cameras on the top right is a hole LOL! That dude is right

  • what do you mean camera... what the difference when it comes to samsung... they make holes which are equal to their cameras... they're pathetic phones...

  • is that a serious question... why would they add just a hole?.... its a camera..

  • Hi guys... just wondering ... you see at the top right. Is that a camera or just a hole? Thanks

  • Dear Mr. Samsung! Where is WLAN???!!! Why your phones do not have it???!!!

  • Who knows if he has msn?

  • F.Y.I: nokia 6500 slide is not that successful as you might think. In fact, the sales were very low compared to what nokia had hoped for or what the critics predicted. maybe you are thinking of 6500 classic? now that's a success! not a feature pack, but a success as a savvy phone. .

  • this phone is not meant to have a WLAN because that feature is reserved to G810 to observe their phone portfolio. to those really dumb and can't understand that, think of it as a phone hierarchy.

  • no autofocus?!?!?!?!??

  • According Specifications : This is 1st Samsung Mobile that come with Symbian Series 60 OS v9.3 Future Pack 2 (Same with N96 N78 and newer Nokia Symbian) This OS has a benefit on multimedia and power concumption No WLAN Again? too bad

  • They are not running out of stock. Samsung not making enough of this phone since not sure or they know this phone will not sell. why would you want to buy this phoen when can buy at low end the 6500 and high end N95? Another cheap looking phone from Samsung.

  • obviously this phone is going up against nokia's highly succesfull 6500 slide which as far as here in the phillipine is concern is doing quite well so much so that some stores have run out stocks.

  • where is wlan???

  • agree

  • Too bad that it doesn't have wifi, im sooo looking for a replacement to my p910i right now, and i thought n78 was it, but its keypad sucks... guess i'll have to wait till september to see how the sony ericsson phones do..

  • It runs Apple's Safari browser :D

  • tri-band again...another failure from samsung

  • what is a collor? perhaps if you're pointing out a typo, you should take care that you yourself dont make any.

  • These poeple thing it is nice must of not knowing nothing about phone or working for Samsung and close their eyes and say good thigns to not lose their job. This phone is total wat of engineering and production time. Samsung is jsut a follower in market they try to copy others. But they not copying fast enough too behind. Like someone said the copy N95 looking phone but except the N95 is much better looking an quality phoen with much more better feature such as wi-fi, camera and many other things. As long as save them job showing to samsung HQ they doing new phones then can keep their job. I sell components to Samsung Mobile division in Korea I know. They follow Nokia not knowing Nokia is also getting behind in Market.

  • Nice looking phone

  • [quote]Colors Balck [/quote] what collor is balck???

  • 1. SE 2. Samsung 3. Nokia

  • ok samsung very good . type l870 very beautiful .

  • It's a copy of N-95

  • very very very good . So Nice Better than N Series Thank You SAMSUNG. You're The BESt

  • Hi everybody. I used a samsung phone long time ago and it was not bad by any means. Now I would like to know that which symbian phone brand produces best sound through headphones among Nokia, Samsung or SE . Can anyone tell me ? Thank you.

  • Why Samsung make a phone works and do everything instead of making all these phones in all alumenum pacakges does not do everything. Tierd seeing all these phones coming from Samsung fill out front page of gsmareana that do not do all functions phoen need to do. where is your wi-fi? if i need jsut a phone i buy a cheap Nokia phone for 30 dollars.

  • Symbian OS is a proprietary operating system, designed for mobile devices, with associated libraries, user interface frameworks and reference implementations of common tools, produced by Symbian Ltd. It is a descendant of Psion's EPOC and runs exclusively on ARM processors. On June 24, 1998, Symbian Ltd. was formed as a partnership between Ericsson, Nokia, Motorola and Psion, to exploit the convergence between PDAs and mobile phones. Symbian is currently owned by Nokia (47.9%), Ericsson (15.6%), Sony Ericsson (13.1%), Panasonic (10.5%), Siemens AG (8.4%) and Samsung (4.5%). Although BenQ acquired the mobile phone subsidiary of Siemens AG, the Siemens AG stake in Symbian did not pass to BenQ. Is that enough???

  • It would be nice if it has AGPS function.

  • No Wifi? a big letdown. No wifi makes it just another standard Symbian phone in terms of features, but at least it does look good.

  • TO RBH7 Samgsung is in collaboration with Nokia on S60 from yesterday. Subscribe to Nokia Press Release for all these information. They are in partner with Nokia for the Symbia 60. They will be incorporating Symbia in most of their handsets henceforth. Thanks.

  • i think this is the 1st one from samsung

  • Im happy the specs are good, and that you can play more files then only MP3 and AAC. Since when does Samsung have Symbian? They should have done that way before!

  • 5TH still TFT screen...

  • well nice phone with 3MP camera and HSDPA and it is a music phone but lake of WIFI and no battery spec yet out might b will find it here soon

  • samsung l870 Symbian os ? all samsung Symbian necessary stars i like i450 and i310 and i320 ,ok but this vrey like g810 and p960

  • 4'th Its a music phone. i like it

  • second O WIFII so BAD