The forgotten smartphone: Samsung i7110

February 6, 2023 Luisa Rey

This week we go back to the year 2009. In that year Samsung released devices with the Symbian operating system. An example is the Samsung i7110. We discuss this today in ‘The forgotten smartphone’.

Samsung i7110

The Samsung i7110 was seen as a high-end smartphone for that time. The phone was released in the year 2009. The i7110 featured a 2.6 inch OLED display and was equipped with the latest version of the Symbian operating system, S60 v3.

One of the main features of the i7110 was the integration of social media. The phone had access to various social networks such as Facebook and Twitter and allowed users to post updates from the device. This was one of the first phones to offer this feature, which made the device popular among young people.

Furthermore, the i7110 was equipped with a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash. The camera had several features such as face detection and panorama mode. The phone was also equipped with a GPS receiver so it added value for travelers as well. You could start planning your route using a version of Route 66 adapted by Samsung itself.

Another key feature of the i7110 was its excellent battery life. The phone could talk for up to 8 hours and had a standby time of more than 10 days. This was one of the reasons why the device was so popular with business users, who often traveled and used the phone regularly.

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While the i7110 was a popular phone, it also had some drawbacks. For example, the device was quite large and heavy, which made it difficult to hold comfortably. Furthermore, the device did not have 3G support, which made it difficult to connect to the internet.

All in all, the Samsung i7110 was an excellent smartphone for its time. The device had a good camera, excellent battery life and was equipped with several social media features. Although the device had some drawbacks, it was a popular choice among business users and those looking for a smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard.