Samsung SGH-P520 Giorgio Armani
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, electronics |
Samsung SGH-P520 (Giorgio Armani)
The Samsung SGH-P520 is a smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics, officially introduced on September 24, 2007, during a Giorgio Armani fashion event held in Milan, marking a collaboration between the two brands.
Serving as the follow-up to the Samsung P310 (and its predecessor, the P300), this model is categorized by Samsung as a "credit card" phone. Initially priced at approximately 750 euros (around $1100), it features a 2.6-inch touchscreen equipped with haptic feedback technology, comparable to the LG Viewty’s interface. The device includes a 3-megapixel camera and operates with Samsung's distinctive "Croix" user interface.
The aesthetic and design elements of the Samsung Giorgio Armani significantly influenced the design approach for the Samsung Tocco device released in 2008.
Reception
Mobile-review.com commended the display quality, considering it among the top in its class; however, the reviewer described typing on the device as somewhat cumbersome. TechRadar appreciated the device's sleek and elegant appearance as well as the tactile feedback of the screen, but expressed dissatisfaction with the interface and the absence of 3G connectivity and Wi-Fi support. Meanwhile, Softpedia labelled the phone as an imitation of LG's Prada model.