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Samsung A517
Display
176 x 220 pixels
Main camera
1.3MP
Battery
800 mAh
5.1
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Technology
GSM
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Launch
Announced
2007, September
Status
Discontinued
Body
Dimensions
95 x 48 x 16 mm (3.74 x 1.89 x 0.63 in)
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)
SIM
Mini-SIM
Display
Type
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels
Features
Second external, monochrome display (96 x 96 pixels)
Platform
OS
Android
Memory
Card slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
Main Camera
Modules
1.3 MP
Video
QCIF
Selfie Camera
Module
No
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
No
Comms
WLAN
No
Bluetooth
2.0
Positioning
No
Radio
MobiRadio
USB
Proprietary
Battery
Type
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Misc
Colors
Black
SAR
1.06 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
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