In addition to advanced phones that are best sellers on the market, Samsung also has a very interesting catalog of entry-level phones. And one of them is the Samsung C3350 that it has presented exclusively with the operator Orange. This mobile, unlike its range brothers, is intended for a certain kind of public: those professionals who perform extreme tasks and who need to carry a mobile phone.
This Samsung C3350 is a robust terminal and has IP67 certification , which indicates that it is resistant to dust and water. In addition, its design is completely hermetic. On the other hand, it has a camera and has different connections. But for this, let's see in depth what this off-road terminal presents us:
Design and display
Samsung C3350 is not the company's first mobile that is resistant to dust and water, although it is the most modern. Its design is in a bar and has an alphanumeric keyboard. Also it has a 2.2 inch diagonal with a maximum resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. In addition, it must be clarified that its glass is ultra-resistant to scratches, so if it falls to the ground, in principle there should not be any operating problems; is ready for it.
Meanwhile, at the rear, the user will find a cover that is fixed to the chassis with a security screw. And it is that inside -to make it submersible-, there is a small gasket that will be responsible for not getting water inside. Finally, the measurements of this Samsung C3350 are as follows: 122 x 53 x 17.9 millimeters with a weight of 110 grams.
Connectivity
It is not a mobile that is characterized by having the latest technologies - it is not a smartphone - but rather it is focused on being a terminal that can be used in adverse conditions. Even so, Samsung has not ruled out including some basic connections such as Bluetooth and in its newest version: 3.0 which is much faster than its predecessors.
In addition, it also has a microUSB port with which to synchronize content. Inside there is 38 MB of memory, although it also accepts microSD cards of up to 16 GB more in which to save photos and music, for example.
Finally, comment that it is a quad-band GSM mobile and its connection to the data network will be with GPRS or EDGE, depending on the coverage of the operator. Likewise, its 2.2-inch screen will not be as comfortable for browsing Internet pages as if it were a high-end terminal from the Asian company.
Photo camera and multimedia
Samsung C3350 also has a camera. It does not have great resolution, but it will serve to get the client out of more than one trouble. Its sensor is two megapixels and is capable of capturing video clips to a maximum of 176 x 144 pixels.
Meanwhile, the user will be able to listen to music thanks to the integrated player and the large storage capacity -with the use of memory cards, of course-. It also has an FM radio tuner with which to follow your favorite stations or listen to football matches when you are not in front of a screen. Also, although the screen is not too large, it can also play videos in MP4 or H.264 format.
Additional features
The main characteristics of this Samsung C3350 is its robustness and how suitable it is for extreme challenges. For this, the IP67 certification warns the consumer that it will be able to withstand dust and water. In the first case, the hermetic chassis imperdirá that any dust to leak inside the circuitry of the terminal. While in the second case, Samsung C3350 can be submerged up to a maximum depth of one meter and no more than 30 minutes.
For nights with little light or in places where any object needs to be illuminated, this mobile also has a dedicated flashlight on the top that will turn on with a simple gesture.
Battery and opinions
The battery included in the sales pack has a capacity of 1,300 milliamps which, according to data provided by the company itself, will have a range of up to 19 hours of talk time and up to 1,000 hours of standby time. Therefore, you will have energy for more than one day of work, as long as you are constantly talking.
Samsung C3350 is an all-terrain mobile and designed for professionals with hard jobs. In addition, its great autonomy will make its user forget the charger on a day-to-day basis. Its protection makes it ideal for those who usually work in areas of water or a lot of dust.
On the other hand, although it is an entry-level mobile, Samsung has not forgotten to integrate connections and some interesting extras such as a flashlight, an FM radio or a music player. In addition, its price with Orange starts from zero euros and, for the moment, it is only available for freelancers and companies.
Data sheet
| Standard | GSM-EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Dimensions and weight | 122 x 53 x 17.9 mm
110 gr |
| Memory | 38 MB expandable with 16 GB MicroSD cards |
| screen | 2.2 inch
TFT 240 x 320 pixels 256,000 colors |
| Camera | 2 MPx
Records video at 176 x 144 pixels |
| Multimedia | FM Radio Tuner
Music Player |
| Controls and connections | 3.5mm audio output
microUSB port MicroSD card slot Bluetooth 3.0 Dedicated flashlight |
| Battery and Autonomy | 1,300 milliamps
Up to 19 hours of talk Up to 1,000 hours of standby |
| Price | From zero euros with Orange |
| + info | Samsung |
