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Samsung A897 Mythic phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung A897 Mythic Specifications

For AT&T

Samsung

Released 2009, Oct 15

  • 108g, 12.7mm thickness
  • Feature phone
  • 189MB storage, microSDHC slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 2
Display 4.8
Performance 2.3
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 3.4
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 3.8/10

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Quick specifications

3.3"

360x640 pixels

3MP

240p

 

1150mAh

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3.8 /10
Performance 2.3/10
Battery 2/10
Display 4.8/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 3.4/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
BT 2.0 2009

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
Announced 2009, October. Released 2009, November
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 114 x 52 x 12.7 mm (4.49 x 2.05 x 0.5 in)
Weight 108 g (3.81 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 3.3 inches, 30.0 cm2 (~50.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~223 ppi density)
??? TouchWiz v2.0 UI
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Phonebook 2000 entries, Photocall
Call records 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls
Internal 189MB
Single 3.15 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 320p
??? No
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (Opera)
Games Yes + downloadable
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
??? MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player

MP4/H.264/H.264 player

Organizer

Photo editor

Voice memo/dial

Predictive text input
Type Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 252 h
Talk time Up to 3 h
Colors Black
SAR EU 0.68 W/kg (head)
Price About 120 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung A897 Mythic worth buying in 2026?

Samsung A897 Mythic is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Samsung A897 Mythic?

Samsung A897 Mythic has a 1,150 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung A897 Mythic have?

Samsung A897 Mythic features a 3.30-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

What is the Genze score for Samsung A897 Mythic?

Genze rates Samsung A897 Mythic 3.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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