The Samsung a500 is a discontinued phone. We maintain that information page in our archives for your convenience only.
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Useful Samsung a500 stuff:
** The following Samsung a500 specifications can not be guaranteed accurate. Before buying a phone, please double check the availability of any feature that is important to you on the manufacturer's web site.
Samsung a500 Specifications & Features
| Feature | Availability |
| Weight | 3.56 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.46" x 1.97" x .80" |
| Wireless Technology | CDMA |
| Supported Frequency Band(s) | dual band |
| Analog Support (Older Cellular System) | yes |
| Included Games | yes |
| Camera (and resolution) | optional attachment |
| Form Factor | Flip Cover = |
| Phone Book Entries | 250 |
| Predictive text input | yes |
| Custom Ringtones | may not be free |
| Stand-by Time | 216 hours |
| EMS | yes |
| SMS | yes |
| Alarm clock | yes |
| Caller ID | yes |
| Fax | yes |
| Silent or Vibrating alerts | yes |
| Voice dialing numbers | yes |