Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Samsung Mantra SPH-M340

The Mantra looks sleek for a basic flip phone. The front and sides are clad mostly in shiny black plastic, while the back is a rubberized grey. It measures 3.8 by 1.9 by .7 inches (HWD) when closed, and opens up to a comfortable 6.9 inches. The hinge is sturdy, and the phone feels solid overall. There's a postage stamp-sized external color LCD which displays battery life, date, messages, reception, ringer, and time. It's useful, but a little too small. Opening the phone reveals a 2-inch, 128-by-160 pixel LCD; it definitely looks low res, but there isn't much to see here anyway. The keypad features large, well-separated keys, and the control pad is simple and easy to use. Texting wasn't a problem, nor was finding my way around the phone's extremely basic UI.

Samsung Mantra SPHM340 Mobile  First Look

Samsung Mantra SPHM340 Mobile  First Look

Samsung Mantra SPHM340 Mobile  First Look

Samsung Mantra SPH-M340 Mobile Specifications


  • Service Provider Virgin
  • Screen Size 2 inches
  • Screen Details 128-by-160, 65K-color TFT LCD screen
  • Camera Yes
  • Network CDMA
  • Bands 850, 1900
  • High-Speed Data