Samsung A551

Build quality, access to Next G services, call quality, comfortable keypad

Proprietary headphone and USB port, no included microSD card, no outstanding features

The A551 is a solid, but not outstanding mobile phone. It does a relatively basic job and access to the Next G services is notable, but there is nothing that sticks out about this handset.

Build quality, access to Next G services, call quality, comfortable keypad

Proprietary headphone and USB port, no included microSD card, no outstanding features

The A551 is a solid, but not outstanding mobile phone. It does a relatively basic job and access to the Next G services is notable, but there is nothing that sticks out about this handset.

HSDPA data speeds ; Next G services ; Mid-range price point

MicroSD expandable memory ; LCD display has poor viewing angle

In terms of outright expense, the A551 sits in the middle of Telstra's current range. At the time of writing, Telstra offers the A551 on a $30 plan or for AU$559 as an upfront cost. This seems a hefty charge for what is essentially a basic handset with...

Build quality, access to Next G services, call quality, comfortable keypad

Proprietary headphone and USB port, no included microSD card, no outstanding features

The A551 is a solid, but not outstanding mobile phone. It does a relatively basic job and access to the Next G services is notable, but there is nothing that sticks out about this handset.

cheap, slid, compact, stilish at the time

dates, camera (horrible), no memory, slow, music

3G, battery life, keypad, camera(s), screen size, speaker and music player

organiser is too basic (for me anyway)

easy to use, good music player

none

battery life and fast internet

looks a bit dorky