Paul says...
The Samsung SCH-u550 is a better looking version of the u540 with a couple more multimedia features and more removable memory capacity (up to 8GB microSD). It feels like a solid phone and is also lightweight and thinner than the LG VX8350.
Read & Submit Reviews about the Samsung SCH-u550 + FAQs
Includes: Phone, House Charger, Manual, Quick Reference
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| Mode | All Digital; 1.9 Ghz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
|
| Transmission | EVDO, 1x |
| Global (SIM Card) |
No
|
| Form | Flip |
| Size | 3.77" x 1.93" x 0.64" (96 x 49 x 16 mm) |
| Weight | 3.35 oz 95g |
| Antenna | Internal |
| Keys, Buttons, Chargers, Slots |
Left - volume, touch button lock
Right - headphone, camera, speakerphone
Front - Touch Sensitive RW/PLAY/PAUSE/FF
|
| Headset Jack (2.5mm) |
Yes
|
| Speakerphone |
Yes
- only when phone open.
|
| Internal Display | 2.1" LCD: 262K Color TFT, 176 x 220 Pixels, 8 |
| External Display | LCD: 65K Color STN LCD, 96 x 96 Pixels |
| Internal Memory | 25.3MB |
| Memory Card |
microSD
up to 8GB
|
| Current Software | U550.BA10 |
| CelleBrite Cable # | 41 |
| Hearing Aid Compatibility | M3, M4 |
| Flight Mode |
Yes
|
| FCC ID | A3LSCHU550 |
| Approved | November 12, 2007 |
| USB Charging |
No
|
| Extra Info | |
| Type |
Lithium Ion
(800mAh)
|
| Talk Time | 3.5 hrs (212 min) |
| Standby Time (Idle) | 200 hrs (8.3 days) |
| Location | Battery is behind slide-off back cover |
| Extended Battery |
Available
- 1420mAh
|
| Extra Info | Samsung SCH-u550 battery is compatible with Samsung SCH-u540 battery. |
| Max. Contacts | 500 |
| Numbers per Contact | 5 |
| E-mails per Contact | 2 |
| Groups |
Yes
|
| Contact Notes |
Yes
|
| Speed Dials |
Yes
- up to 999 + 1 pre-programmed for voicemail
|
| Restrict Calls to Phonebook |
Yes
|
| Restrict Messages to Phonebook |
Yes
|
| Picture ID (Outside) |
Yes
|
| Picture ID (Inside) |
Yes
|
| Ringer ID |
Yes
|
| Voice Dialing | Speaker-Independent, Text-to-Speech |
| Real Music Ringtones |
Yes
|
| Vibrate |
Yes
|
| Vibrate & Ring |
No
|
| Backup Assistant |
Yes
|
| Extra Info | |
| Camera | 1.3 megapixel |
| Resolution | 1280 x 960 (default), 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, 128 x 96 pixels |
| Zoom |
Yes
(4x - 12 step digital zoom
)
|
| Auto-Focus |
No
|
| Flash |
No
|
| Backup Assistant |
No
|
| Self-Timer |
Yes
(Off, 3, 5, 10 sec)
|
| Night Mode |
Yes
|
| White Balance | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent |
| Color Effects | Normal, B&W, Antique, Negative, Aqua, Green |
| Multi-Shot |
Yes
- Series Shot, Divided Shot
|
| Quality | Fine, Normal, Economy |
| Photometry | Average, Center, Spot |
| Ready Sounds | |
| Shutter Sounds | OK, Melody, Off, Shutter |
| Self-Portraits | |
| Video Capture |
Yes
|
| Max Capture (Saving) | 10 min |
| Max Capture (Sending) | 30 sec |
| Video Resolution | 176 x 144 (default) pixels |
| Recorded Format | 3G2 |
| Video Player | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, WMV |
| Save Options | Internal, Memory Card |
| Set Videos as Wallpaper |
|
| Extra Info | |
| Text Messaging |
Yes
|
| Picture Messaging |
Yes
|
| Video Messaging |
Yes
|
| Predictive Text Input | T9 |
| Keyboard | Numeric |
| HTML Browser |
No
|
| VZ E-mail |
Yes
|
| Wireless Sync |
No
|
| Mobile IM |
Yes
|
| Tethering (National Access) |
No
|
| Mobile Web 2.0 |
Yes
|
| Get-It-Now |
Yes
|
| ESPN MVP |
Yes
|
| Premium Pricing Compatible |
No
|
| Extra Info | |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Stereo Bluetooth |
Yes
|
| Supported Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, BPP, DUN, FTP, HFP, HSP, OPP (vCard only) |
| # Paired Devices Supported | 20 |
| Can Samsung SCH-u550 Sync w/ My Vehicle? |
List of cars compatible with Samsung SCH-u550 |
| Extra Info | |
| V-Cast Music |
Yes
|
| V-Cast Video |
Yes
|
| Memory Card |
microSD
up to 8GB
|
| Supported Formats | MP3, WMA |
| Music-only Mode |
Yes
|
| Extra Info | |
| Mobile TV Compatible |
No
|
| Extendable TV Antenna |
No
|
| Extra Info | |
| Phone Tools | Voice Memo, Voice Command, Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Notepad |
| VZ Navigator |
Yes
|
| Chaperone Parent |
No
|
| Chaperone Child |
Yes
|
| Field Force Manager |
No
|
| Extra Info | |