The
Samsung SGH-x495 is the successor to the SGH-x475, also carried by T-Mobile.
The basic clamshell form factor handset builds on its predecessor by including
a better screen, upgrading from an STN to an TFT LCD, and better battery
life. The display is one of Samsung's UFB, or Ultra Fine and Bright, models
providing a clear and bright display with less battery drain. The Samsung
SGH-x495 is also slightly larger than the SGH-x475 in all dimensions.
The Samsung SGH-x495 supports T-Mobile's HiFi Ringtones and Java MIDP
2.0 for games and applications. The SGH-x495 allows over-the-air downloading
of games, ringtones, and wallpaper, but due to the omission of Bluetooth,
or even InfraRed connectivity, the user is restricted to only using
an over-the-air service. Instant messaging support is provided for AIM,
Yahoo!, and ICQ. Also included is basic personal organizer features
such as a calendar, calculator, to do list, voice memo, world clock,
and a monochrome OLED display on the outside of the flip.
