The Samsung i897 Captivate is a discontinued Android smartphone with a 4 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. It has a 5 MP camera, 8 GB of internal storage, and a 1 GHz processor.
Samsung i897 Captivate Price
At the time of it's release in 2010, July, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung i897 Captivate was about 170 EUR.
The retail price of a new or used/second hand Samsung i897 Captivate varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Samsung i897 Captivate across different regions, markets and countries.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the screen size of the Samsung i897 Captivate?
4.0 inches
How to reset or factory restore Samsung i897 Captivate device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung i897 Captivate device: Method 1: Performing a software update 1. Goto Samsung website and check for any new software updates 2. Backup your data and contacts 3. Connect your device to your computer through USB or Wi-Fi 4. Open the Samsung Kies software and select application updates 5. Wait for the update to finish installing 6. On your phone, go to the Settings menu, then select About Phone and System Updates 7. If an update is available, tap Install and wait for it to complete 8. Your device will then automatically reboot and you'll see the welcome screen Method 2: Performing a Custom recovery 1. Backup your data and contacts 2. Connect your device to your computer 3. Create a custom recovery image for your device 4. Flash the custom recovery image to your device 5. Once flashed, you will have access to the custom recovery menu where you can navigate to and select the "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" option 6. You will be prompted to confirm the factory reset, it will delete all data on your phone 7. Once you have confirmed the factory reset, you will be prompted to reboot your phone 8. Your device will then automatically reboot and you'll see the welcome screen Method 3: Factory Reset using physical buttons 1. Make sure the battery on your phone is fully charged 2. Turn off your phone 3. Press and hold the "Volume Up" button and the "Home" button together 4. While holding both buttons down, press and hold the "Power" button 5. When the Samsung logo appears, release all buttons 6. Use the volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe data/factory reset" and press the "Home" button to confirm 7. You will be prompted to confirm the factory reset, it will delete all data on your phone 8. Once you have confirmed the factory reset, as well as the "Yes -- Delete all User Data" on the screen 9. Your device will then automatically reboot and you'll see the welcome screen, it will take a few minutes for the device to fully reset and you will be able to navigate to the settings menu and set up your phone as new. Please note that any of these methods will erase all data from your phone, you should always make a backup of your important data before performing any of these methods.
What type of processor does the Samsung i897 Captivate have?
1GHz Cortex A8 processor
What version of Android does the Samsung i897 Captivate run?
Android 2.1 Eclair
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2010, June. Released 2010, July |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 118 g (4.16 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~58.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| TouchWiz 3.0 UI | |
Platform
| OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Hummingbird |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Internal | 16GB 512MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash Lite |
| MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player Organizer Photo/video editor Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input (Swype) | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 750 h (2G) / Up to 576 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 13 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G) |
Misc
| Colors | Black and Grey |
|---|---|
| SAR EU | 0.37 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 170 EUR |
Other Samsung phones like the i897 Captivate
Browse all Samsung phones · All phone brands · Browse laptops