The Samsung Champ is an entry-level

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that was announced by

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in May 2010 (model numbers GT-C3300 and GT-C3303). An updated version was introduced in August 2011 (model number GT-C3303i). It was also marketed as Samsung Libre, Star Mini and Player Mini, the latter two an evolution of the Samsung GT-S5230. Samsung Champ features a quad band

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support along with a 40 MB internal flash memory (expandable up to 8 GB via

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), a 2.4-inch, 240 x 320-pixel

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display, and runs on a proprietary operating system featuring a 'lite' version of the

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interface. The phone is equipped with a 3.5 mm

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, which enables it to be connected with any earphones or speakers of daily use. The phone also comes with dual speakers, a built in voice equalizer, a

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messenger, and an

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with an internal antenna. There is also a digital

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on select models (1.3-

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camera). The Samsung Champ was one of the cheapest

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phones available to buy in the market, with prices ranging between $30 and $35. Due to its low price and compact size, the phone was very popular with young users and those located in developing markets across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. It was succeeded by Samsung Champ 2 (GT-C3330).

Full specifications

Platform

850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 * UI: TouchWiz Lite UI * WAP 2.0/xHTML,

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MIDP v2.0 *Only Samsung Champ Duos support WiFi

Size

* Dimensions: 96.2 x 53.8 x 13 mm * Weight: 80 grams

Display

* 2.4 inch TFT

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resistive

* Resolution: 240x320 pixels * Colors: 256k

Battery

* Li-Ion 1000 mAh * Up to 12 hours talk-time * Up to 666 hours standby

Camera

* Digital camera (1,3 megapixel in select models) * 4x digital zoom * Customizable modes and effects * Video camera: QCIF (176x144)@15 fps.

Music and sound

* Music player with background play *

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/AAC playback. * Built-in equalizer * Music library * 3.5 mm audio jack * Front dual speakers *

compatibility

Entertainment

* Built-In JAVA games * Stereo FM radio with internal antenna * 30 MB internal memory * Expandable memory up to 8 GB via microSD * 1000 phonebook contacts

References

External links

Samsung Champ on Samsung mobile websiteSamsung Champ on Phonearena.com
{{Samsung phones Champ Mobile phones introduced in 2010