14 DAY TRIAL // Korean handset manufacturer Samsung has just been awarded with the “Best Device” prize at the LTE World Summit 2011 for the DROID Charge smartphone.
Recently introduced on the market via Verizon, the DROID Charge had an unfortunate start, as the device was initially delayed for unclear reasons.
“We are honored and delighted to have received this prestigious accolade” said Hankil Yoon, vice president and head of Smartphone Product Planning Group in Mobile Communications Division.
“This award demonstrates the increasing global recognition of the high standard of service we offer our customers. Nevertheless it is important for us to look ahead as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading provider in this space,” he added.
Also known as Samsung SCH-i510, the DROID Charge offers an immersive user experience on Verizon's LTE network.
The device has a large 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and is powered by a single-core 1GHz Hummingbird processor.
The phone features a superior 8-megapixel photo snapper with autofocus, LED flash, touch focus, face and smile detection and video recording capabilities, as well as a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera that seems to be perfect for users who are often using the video-call functionality.
Multiple connectivity options are available for users to choose from, including Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, microUSB, integrated GPS with A-GPS.
In addition, the DROID Charge allows users to connect up to five other Wi-Fi devices to their phone thanks to the Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
To some people's disappointment, Samsung DROID Charge runs Google's Android 2.2 Froyo instead of the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
The phone is powered by a high-capacity 1600 mAh Li-Ion battery that should provide up to 280 hours of standby time or up to 11 hours of talk time.
On related news, Samsung unveiled its Smart LTE solution at the 2011 LTE World Summit, which aims to provide reduced overall cost of investment for carriers.