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Samsung Galaxy Stellar is an Android-based smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics. Released in 2012, the device was designed as an affordable, entry-level option exclusive to Verizon Wireless in the United States, featuring 4G LTE connectivity and running on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.[1]

Software

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Samsung Galaxy Stellar was initially released with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It included Samsung's TouchWiz user interface, along with several Verizon-specific applications, including a suite of Amazon apps preinstalled. The device also featured two different user interface modes: Standard Mode, a traditional Android layout, and Starter Mode, a simplified UI designed to make it easier for first-time smartphone users.[2][3]

Hardware

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Samsung Galaxy Stellar featured a compact design, with dimensions measuring 121x63x12 mm and a weight of 133 g (4.69 oz). It had an 4.0-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The device was powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 processor, accompanied by 1 GB of RAM. The device included 4 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32 GB via a microSD card. It was equipped with a removable 2100 mAh Li-Ion battery.

Reception

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The Samsung Galaxy Stellar was generally well-received. It was noted for its user-friendly design, particularly with the 'Starter Mode' interface. However, it was criticized for its low-resolution camera and limited onboard storage, which constrained its usability for photo and media enthusiasts.[4]

Reviewers from sources such as PhoneArena and CNET highlighted the device's affordability and Verizon's LTE network connectivity but pointed out its lackluster display quality and performance limitations.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Galaxy Stellar SCH-I200 Support & Manual | Samsung Business". www.samsung.com. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  2. ^ Todorov, Nick (2012-09-04). "Samsung Galaxy Stellar with 4G LTE is announced, yours for free on contract". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  3. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Stellar 4G I200 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  4. ^ Dolcourt, Jessica. "Samsung Galaxy Stellar (Verizon Wireless) review: Samsung Galaxy Stellar (Verizon Wireless)". CNET. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  5. ^ Earley, Sam (2012-09-13). "Samsung Galaxy Stellar Review". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  6. ^ Dolcourt, Jessica. "Samsung Galaxy Stellar (Verizon Wireless) review: Samsung Galaxy Stellar (Verizon Wireless)". CNET. Retrieved 2024-11-07.