The Samsung G600 Mobile Phone - Martin's Quick Review

You pretty much know what you’re going to get with any Samsung mobile phone, and that continues with their new G600 model. Taking its cue from previous handsets when it comes to its design, the G600 isn’t the most stunning phone to look at, but when it comes to features it’s pretty hard to beat.

Like its competitor the Nokia N95, the G600 has a 5.0mega-pixel camera, which can be found behind the slide door that is standard for so many Samsung models. The camera has an auto-focus mode, which can make it easier to take pictures if you don’t have the steadiest of hands; yet it’s also very sensitive, so it can take a bit of getting used to.

Although the camera comes with a flashlight, it’s not the superior xenon type, so you don’t get the greatest of shots in dark surroundings. However, picture quality is generally excellent, as is the video making feature that you can use the G600’s camera for. The ability to print your pictures is well catered for, as hooking up to a laptop or PC is pretty straightforward.

Media options are, as with the majority of Samsung models, fairly well stocked. You have your MP3 player, pretty much standard on any decent handset now, as well as support for the AAC format. Sound quality is good through the handset’s speakers, although if you want to really benefit from the quality, a decent set of headphones are better, whether it’s Samsung’s own or other Bluetooth models. There’s also an FM radio, and the ability to shuffle your songs, so you won’t be left wanting when it comes to listening to music on the G600.

One thing that may be surprising about the Samsung G600 is that it’s not a 3G model, especially since it comes with a good set of features otherwise. With Nokia sweet-talking the market with its excellent N95, not to mention its upcoming S60 model, it just seems like a missed opportunity for Samsung. It doesn’t detract too much from the phone, but it’s an obvious omission all the same.

One thing you can generally guarantee with Samsung, however, is call quality, and again the G600 doesn’t disappoint. Speech is loud and clear, although this does dissipate a little bit if you’re using the speakerphone option. Battery life is also fairly impressive, with around 2 days standby time.

This carries over to the phone’s internal memory, which is a reasonable 40MB, although thankfully you do have the option to upgrade this via a MicroSD card expansion slot. With the impressive audio features on the G600, it’s probably going to be one of the first things users of this handset do.

With Web 2.0 compatibility, an impressive camera and excellent media options, the Samsung G600 is another solid entry from the Korean manufacturer. It may be lacking in 3G, but if you can live without that, then this is a good alternative to the Nokia N95 as the only handset with a 5.0mega-pixel camera. For now, at least.

If you want to spend less, consider Samsung G600 free line rental deals. Or alternatively try deals with free line rental for the whole 12 month contract.