Samsung I7500 - the first Korean Android phone, now official

It’s now official folks – the first Android handset by Samsung got confirmed only several hours after it leaked. Named Samsung I7500, the handset features rich connectivity, a slim 11.9mm waistline and the latest reincarnation of the Android OS.

Samsung I7500 is equipped with a 3.2-inch AMOLED screen of HVGA resolution. The device runs on the latest 1.5 version of the Andorid OS and is equipped with a 5 megapixel autofocus camera.

Samsung I7500

The Samsung I7500 also features all the connectivity features one might expect in a 2009 flagship phone. Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G with HSDPA and HSUPA, Bluetooth – it’s all onboard. The wired connectivity is also taken care of with a 3.5mm standard audio jack and a microUSB port. The internal memory of the I7500 is as large as 8GB and is further expandable through the built-in microSD card slot.

The Samsung i7500 will become available in the major European countries from June but price isn't yet officially announced. Rumor has it that it will be in the region of 300 euro before taxes and subsides.