The Samsung SGH-X497 is a flip phone with non-volatile user memory and a good selection of features. The 65K UFB color internal display features a 240 by 320 pixel resolution, and the black and white external display features a 96 by 64 pixel resolution.

The Samsung SGH-X497 includes both 40-note polyphonic ringtones and MP3 ringtones … and the entire repertoire can be augmented with downloadable alternatives. Users will also appreciate the convenient size of the phone, which measures 3.54” high, 1.85” wide and 0.94” thick, and the phone weighs 3.03 oz. with the standard battery.

The phone’s touch-sensitive pad will doubtless come in very handy for users who are looking for more intuitive ways of controlling their phone. Embedded JAVA games and JAVA supported download keep the Samsung SGH-X497 from being an all work-no play phone. The standard package includes voicemail and voice memo, as well as SMS and predictive text input.

The Samsung SGH-X497 Smartphone operates on the GPRS TRI – Band, which encompasses the GSM 850, 1800 and 1900 MHz frequencies. Mobile Internet allows users to browse online whenever they wish. The phone is equipped with both multiparty capability and call cost/call time for conscientious conversationalists. Users are capable of talking for up to 4 hours on the standard battery, and the phone can stand by for up to 200 hours by itself. Personal information management functions include calculator, memo book and calendar, and the phone automatically remembers the most recent incoming, outgoing and missed calls.

All in all, the Samsung SGH-X497 is a very nice cell phone that covers all the necessaries of modern mobile communication. Users who have no patience for unnecessary accoutrements will enjoy what this device has to offer.