| Samsung SGH-i627 (Propel Pro) | |
| Manufacturer: | Samsung Electronics |
| Carrier: | AT&T Wireless |
| Screen: | 320 × 320 px, 65k colors |
| Camera: | 3.0 megapixel |
| Os: | Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard |
| Input: | QWERTY keyboard |
| Cpu: | 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201 ARM11 |
| Memory: | 128 MB RAM/256 MB ROM |
| Memory Card: | MicroSD, MicroSDHC |
| Networks: | HSDPA, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 850/1900/2100, EDGE, GPRS |
| Connectivity: | Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0 client, 12 Mbit/s mini-USB |
| Battery: | 3.7 V Lithium-ion 1,440 mAh |
| Size: | 61 × 99.4 × 16.7 millimetres (3.9 × 2.4 × 0.6 inches) |
| Weight: | 105 grams (4.83 ounces) |
| Form: | slider |
| Other: | built-in GPS receiver |
The Samsung SGH-i627 is a smartphone manufactured by Samsung, and sold in the United States as the Propel Pro by AT&T wireless. The phone sold for a price of $150 to $199.99 at launch.[1] [2] [3] The phone was targeted towards business users.
The SGH-i627 is based on the Qualcomm MSM7201A ARM11 CPU. The Propel Pro is a slider phone with a full QWERTY keyboard that runs Windows Mobile 6.1 as its operating system.[4] The phone only came in a chrome color. The joystick used for navigation was a new design compared to previous phones, which used D-pads.[5] The display resolution was 320 x 320 and it has a 3.0 megapixel camera. The phone lacks a dedicated headphone jack, instead sporting a combination charging plug and headphone jack hole.[6] The phone supports bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and has a built in microSD card slot.
The Propel Pro was met with average to positive reviews. CNET gave it a 7/10, Windows Central and Digital Trends gave it a 4/5, and TechCrunch spoke of it positively.[7] Praise was given for its low price, features, and camera. Criticism was received for its bulk, proprietary headphone jack/charger combo, and its small display.