Samsung Wave 723
| Industry | Consumer electronics, Telecommunications |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Daegu, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, electronics |
| Website | www |
The Samsung Wave 723, also known as the Samsung S7230,[1] was launched in October 2010,[2] simultaneously with the Samsung Wave 525 and Samsung Wave 533. Positioned as a mid-tier smartphone,[3] its price hovered around €130 (approximately $170).Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Design
With dimensions of 109.5 x 53.9 x 11.8 mm (4.31 x 2.12 x 0.46 inches), this handset features a metal body finished with an airbrushed aluminum texture. It comes in three variants: Black, White, and the special "La Fleur" Edition, which includes a pink color palette accented by floral motifs on both the rear panel and screen bezel.[4] The device weighs in at 100 grams (0.22 pounds).[1] Physical controls include three front buttons—two dedicated to call functions and one for menu access. On the left side are volume keys, while the right side houses the camera shutter and power/lock buttons.[4]
Display
The handset is equipped with a TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen that enables interaction without relying solely on physical keys. The display measures 3.2 inches diagonally, covering an area of 29.1 cm², and offers a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels with a 5:3 aspect ratio. It delivers approximately 146 pixels per inch and supports a color depth of 256K.[2]
Performance
Under the hood, the device runs on a single-core processor clocked at 450 MHz.[5]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name It includes an internal memory of 90 MB, expandable up to an additional 16 GB through a microSD card slot.[2]
Camera
Equipped with a 5 MP sensor, the phone's camera features autofocus and an LED flash. Video recording is supported at a resolution of 320p with a frame rate of 15 fps. The camera can be launched using a dedicated button, although this function is disabled when another widget is active. Users have the option to modify their images through the integrated photo editing tool.
Battery
This device includes a rechargeable 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery, charged via the microUSB port positioned at the top. It offers approximately 700 hours of standby on a 2G network and around 600 hours on a 3G network. Talk time extends up to roughly 14 hours and 20 minutes on 2G, while on 3G it lasts about 6 hours and 45 minutes.
Connectivity
Supporting both 2G (GSM bands 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (UMTS bands 900/2100 MHz), the phone ensures versatile network compatibility. It includes WiFi 4 capabilities and can function as a hotspot when WiFi signal strength is insufficient. Location services are provided through A-GPS, and users can enjoy Stereo FM radio. Data synchronization between the phone and a computer is facilitated via the microUSB 2.0 interface.
Operating System
The device ships with bada OS version 1.1 installed and remains eligible for updates to bada 2.0, ensuring ongoing software support.
Other Features
- Accelerometer sensor
- Integrated WAP 2.0/xHTML and HTML web browser
- Audio playback supporting MP3, WAV, and eAAC+ formats
- Video playback compatible with MP4 and H.264 files
- Voice memo recording functionality
- Detachable plastic flip cover featuring a leather-like texture
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