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The 3.2 inch touchscreen display generates 240 x 400 pixels, placing it at the "budget" tier, but still competent.
The Gem features a 3.2MP camera with video record, MP3 player, video playback capability and a native YouTube player.
You also get a full HTML browser with built-in support for Twitter and Facebook, GPS, Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack, expandable memory up to 16GB and a full suite of basic phone features including calendar, alarm, etc.
The Samsung Gem offers a talk time up to 6.8 hours and a standby time up to 800 hours.
The Gem would make a good choice for folks who are considering their first touchscreen smartphone.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Robert Faustus, Bright HubOverall, for an entry level smartphone, it ranks in as another solid "Average" competitor in the market. The Samsung Gem does have an ever so slight edge over its competitors because of its attractive design but at the same time, comes with the weakness of an operating system that's a generation, pr...
- Chris Burns, Android CommunityThe price of the handset is very reasonable, and if you’re able to wade your way through the data / talk / messaging plans US Cellular has listed, you’re going to be golden. This is a solid little phone that, if you gave to your aunt, she’d understand – and she’d want m...
- Jessica Dolcourt, CnetThe Samsung Gem's decent specs and enviable budget price make this reliable entry-level Android phone a fantastic value.
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Samsung Gem user manual here.
Samsung backs up the Gem with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Gem has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- Samsung Gem Manual (PDF)
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