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Samsung SGH-D600

mobile phone by Samsung

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionJul 10, 2026
Entity authorityQ3492739
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The Samsung SGH-D600 (and its successor, the D600i) is a GSM mobile phone released in the first quarter of 2005 made by Samsung Electronics.

The SGH-D600i is a later version of the SGH-D600, released in 2007 to address issues concerning microSD card support.

Features and specifications

The Samsung SGH-D600 is the successor to the Samsung SGH-D500, and differs from it with a slightly revised design, a higher resolution 2-megapixel camera located outside the sliding area instead of inside, TV output, and support for microSD external flash memory cards. It also includes a Picsel Viewer for Microsoft Office documents. It is available in three colors, black, grey and red. The SGH-D600 also includes a camera with a resolution of 1600x1200 pixels, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 240x320 pixel screen.

The battery claims to have a stand-by time of up to 300 hours and a talk time of up to 7 hours.

Reception and criticism

The Register praised its looks and small size. Trusted Reviews awarded it 9/10, calling it "a great looking phone with a screen that puts other handsets to shame". CNet gave a positive review scoring 3.5/5 suggesting it was "good both for professionals and those looking for fun features".

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Editorial reviewA concise reference frame for defining the subject, testing terminology and identifying the institution closest to the evidence. The current lead gives the account dated anchors—2005, 2007—that can be checked directly. The selected authority fields contribute no independent date. Its value is orientation rather than verdict, with Samsung, SGH-D600 and mobile providing the first useful test.
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