Samsung Champ

{{Short description|Mobile phone model released in 2010}}

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{{Infobox Mobile phone

| name = Samsung Champ

| image = Samsung champ.JPG

| imagesize = 200px

|logo=SamsungChamplogo.png

| manufacturer = Samsung Mobiles

| carrier =

| available = May 2010

| discontinued =

| status = Available

| screen = 240 x 320 pixels 256k, 2.4 inch Resistive Touchscreen

| camera = Digital Camera, 1.3-megapixel (select models)

| 2nd_camera = None

| operatingsystem =

| input = Integrated Touchscreen Keypad

| memory = 30 MB internal storage

| memory_card = microSD, up to 8 GB

| networks = GSM, GPRS, EDGE

| battery = Li-Ion 1000 mAh

| connectivity = Bluetooth v2.1, microUSB v2.0

| size = 96.3 x 53.8 x 13 mm

| form = Bar

| weight = 80 g

}}

The Samsung Champ is an entry-level mobile phone that was announced by Samsung in May 2010 (model numbers GT-C3300 and GT-C3303). An updated version was introduced in August 2011 (model number GT-C3303i).{{Cite web |last=Samsung |title=Samsung Launches Touch Screen 'Samsung Champ' Mobile Phone |url=https://phys.org/news/2010-05-samsung-screen-champ-mobile.html |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=phys.org |language=en}} It was also marketed as Samsung Libre, Star Mini and Player Mini, the latter two an evolution of the Samsung GT-S5230.

Samsung Champ features a quad band GSM support along with a 40 MB internal flash memory (expandable up to 8 GB via microSD), a 2.4-inch, 240 x 320-pixel resistive touchscreen display, and runs on a proprietary operating system featuring a 'lite' version of the TouchWiz interface.https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Champ-Review_id2517

The phone is equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack, which enables it to be connected with any earphones or speakers of daily use. The phone also comes with dual speakers, a built in voice equalizer, a Bluetooth messenger, and an FM radio with an internal antenna.{{Cite web |title=Samsung C3300K Champ - Full phone specifications |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_c3300k_champ-3346.php |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=www.gsmarena.com}} There is also a digital camera on select models (1.3-megapixel camera).

The Samsung Champ was one of the cheapest touchscreen phones available to buy in the market, with prices ranging between $30 and $35. Due to its low price and compact size, the phone was very popular with young users{{Cite web |last=Samsung |title=Samsung Launches Touch Screen 'Samsung Champ' Mobile Phone |url=https://phys.org/news/2010-05-samsung-screen-champ-mobile.html |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=phys.org |language=en}} and those located in developing markets across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.{{Cite web |last=Slavov |first=Rad |date=2010-05-19 |title=Samsung Champ will hit developing markets with a 2.4" touchscreen |url=https://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Champ-will-hit-developing-markets-with-a-2.4-touchscreen_id11376 |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=PhoneArena |language=en-US}} It was succeeded by Samsung Champ 2 (GT-C3330).

Full specifications

= Platform =

  • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • UI: TouchWiz Lite UI
  • WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
  • Java MIDP v2.0
  • Only Samsung Champ Duos support WiFi

=Size=

  • Dimensions: 96.2 x 53.8 x 13 mm
  • Weight: 80 grams

=Display=

=Battery=

  • Li-Ion 1000 mAh
  • Up to 12 hours talk-time
  • Up to 666 hours standby

=Camera=

  • Digital camera (1,3 megapixel in select models)
  • 4x digital zoom
  • Customizable modes and effects
  • Video camera: QCIF (176x144)@15 fps.

=Music and sound=

  • Music player with background play
  • MP3/AAC playback.
  • Built-in equalizer
  • Music library
  • 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Front dual speakers
  • Bluetooth compatibility{{Cite web |last=Lynch |first=Gerald |date=2010-05-21 |title=Samsung C3300K Champ budget phone revealed |url=https://www.techdigest.tv/2010/05/samsung_c3300k.html |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=Tech Digest |language=en-GB}}

=Entertainment=

  • Built-In JAVA games
  • Stereo FM radio with internal antenna
  • 30 MB internal memory
  • Expandable memory up to 8 GB via microSD
  • 1000 phonebook contacts

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