Samsung Champ

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).^[1] It was also marketed as Samsung Libre, Star Mini and Player Mini, the latter two an evolution of the Samsung GT-S5230.

Samsung Champ

Manufacturer	Samsung Mobiles
Availability by region	May 2010
Compatible networks	GSM, GPRS, EDGE
Form factor	Bar
Dimensions	96.3×53.8×13 mm (3.79×2.12×0.51 in)
Weight	80 g (3 oz)
Memory	30 MB internal storage
Removable storage	microSD, up to 8 GB
Battery	Li-Ion 1000 mAh
Rear camera	Digital Camera, 1.3-megapixel (select models)
Front camera	None
Display	240 x 320 pixels 256k, 2.4 inch Resistive Touchscreen
Connectivity	Bluetooth v2.1, microUSB v2.0
Data inputs	Integrated Touchscreen Keypad
Development status	Available

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.^[2]

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.^[3] 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^[4] and those located in developing markets across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.^[5] 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

• 2.4 inch TFT LCD resistive touchscreen
• Resolution: 240x320 pixels
• Colors: 256k

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) in AVI format.

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^[6]

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