Samsung SGH-T259

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

4
Bad:

0

Pros:

Exceptional call quality, Memory expandable up to 32 GB, Simple to use, Inexpensive.
Great call quality. Easy to use. Decent feature set. Inexpensive.
The Samsung T259 has strong call and speakerphone quality, e-mail access, and room for 32GB expandable memory.

Cons:

Headphone jack and microUSB share a port, Camera is weak in dim light, Limited messaging capabilities, External finish is prone to smudging
Nonstandard headphone jack. Not the best camera.

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Last revision on November 21, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Exceptional call quality, Memory expandable up to 32 GB, Simple to use, Inexpensive
Great call quality. Easy to use. Decent feature set. Inexpensive
The Samsung T259 has strong call and speakerphone quality, e-mail access, and room for 32GB expandable memory
Great calling quality, Long talk time, Spacious numeric keypad

Reviewers Didn't Like

Headphone jack and microUSB share a port, Camera is weak in dim light, Limited messaging capabilities, External finish is prone to smudging
Nonstandard headphone jack. Not the best camera
We're not fans of the Samsung T259's squared-off edges, or the shared headphone and charger jack
Bland design, Poor viewing angles, Isn’t priced for free

Expert reviews and ratings

The verdict for the Samsung SGH-T259 is very simple, it is a good basic phone on a basic price tag. The phone gives everything that is expected from it considering the price tag.To summarize the good, the phone has a simple but smooth UI,...

By BrightHub on May 20, 2011

The Samsung SGH-T259 is the best choice for T-Mobile subscribers looking for a simple voice phone....

By PC Mag on March 14, 2011

One of the newer phones to land out at T-Mobile is a Samsung with an unwieldy name, the SGH-T259. And though its name might be a bit of a mouthful, it happens to be attached to a pretty nice phone.The Samsung SGH-T259 is a flip phone that offers...

By MobileWhack on March 02, 2011

The Samsung T259's intuitive design, excellent call quality, and affordable price make it a good choice for someone in search of a simple...

By cnet on February 26, 2011

Yes, the Samsung T259 makes for a good solution for those who don’t want to be bothered with smartphones – especially if calling is placed highly on the list. Moreover, it still packs on some useful features, like Social Networking access,...

By Phone Arena on February 23, 2011

Although reviewers like the Samsung SGH-T259's midnight-blue color scheme, there's "nothing exciting" about the flip phone itself, says PhoneArena.com's reviewer "John V." The 4-by-2-inch body has a 1.3-inch external display and a microUSB...

By ConsumerSearch on November 01, 2011

The T259's clear forte are its voice capabilities. Call quality was superb all around, even though Bluetooth headsets. Battery life is commendable, and the T259 never had any problems with T-Mobile's network. The T259's other features at...

By Phone Scoop on March 11, 2011

Viele Handy-Nutzer schweifen in nostalgischen Gedanken, wenn sie an ihr altes Klapp-Handy denken. Wer dabei keinen allzu hohen Anspruch auf eine moderne Ausstattung hegt, wird mit dem Samsung T259 zufrieden sein: Die wichtigsten Aufgaben –...

By Betabuzz on April 19, 2011