{{Short description|Mobile phone model released in 2010}} {{pp-sock|small=yes}} {{More citations needed|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox Mobile phone | name = Samsung Champ | image = Samsung champ.JPG | imagesize = 200px |logo=SamsungChamplogo.png | manufacturer = Samsung Mobiles | carrier = | available = May 2010 | discontinued = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | status = Available | screen = 240 x 320 pixels 256k, 2.4 inch Resistive Touchscreen | camera = Digital Camera, 1.3-megapixel (select models) | 2nd_camera = None | operatingsystem = | input = Integrated Touchscreen Keypad | memory = 30 MB internal storage | memory_card = microSD, up to 8 GB | networks = GSM, GPRS, EDGE | battery = Li-Ion 1000 mAh | connectivity = Bluetooth v2.1, microUSB v2.0 | size = 96.3 x 53.8 x 13 mm | form = Bar | weight = 80 g }} The '''Samsung Champ''' is an entry-level mobile phone that was announced by Samsung in May 2010 (model numbers GT-C3300 and GT-C3303). An updated version was introduced in August 2011 (model number GT-C3303i).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samsung |title=Samsung Launches Touch Screen 'Samsung Champ' Mobile Phone |url=https://phys.org/news/2010-05-samsung-screen-champ-mobile.html |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=phys.org |language=en}}</ref> It was also marketed as Samsung '''Libre''', '''Star Mini''' and '''Player Mini''', the latter two an evolution of the Samsung GT-S5230.
Samsung Champ features a quad band GSM support along with a 40 MB internal flash memory (expandable up to 8 GB via microSD), a 2.4-inch, 240 x 320-pixel resistive touchscreen display, and runs on a proprietary operating system featuring a 'lite' version of the TouchWiz interface.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Petrov |first=Daniel |date=2026-05-04 |title=Samsung Champ Review |url=https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Champ-Review_id2517 |access-date=2026-05-06 |website=PhoneArena |language=en-US}}</ref>
The phone is equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack, which enables it to be connected with any earphones or speakers of daily use. The phone also comes with dual speakers, a built in voice equalizer, a Bluetooth messenger, and an FM radio with an internal antenna.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Samsung C3300K Champ - Full phone specifications |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_c3300k_champ-3346.php |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=www.gsmarena.com}}</ref> There is also a digital camera on select models (1.3-megapixel camera).
The Samsung Champ was one of the cheapest touchscreen phones available to buy in the market, with prices ranging between $30 and $35. Due to its low price and compact size, the phone was very popular with young users<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samsung |title=Samsung Launches Touch Screen 'Samsung Champ' Mobile Phone |url=https://phys.org/news/2010-05-samsung-screen-champ-mobile.html |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=phys.org |language=en}}</ref> and those located in developing markets across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Slavov |first=Rad |date=2010-05-19 |title=Samsung Champ will hit developing markets with a 2.4" touchscreen |url=https://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Champ-will-hit-developing-markets-with-a-2.4-touchscreen_id11376 |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=PhoneArena |language=en-US}}</ref> It was succeeded by Samsung Champ 2 (GT-C3330).
== Full specifications ==
=== Platform === * GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 * UI: TouchWiz Lite UI * WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML * Java MIDP v2.0 *Only Samsung Champ Duos support WiFi
===Size=== * Dimensions: 96.2 x 53.8 x 13 mm * Weight: 80 grams
===Display=== * 2.4 inch TFT LCD resistive touchscreen * Resolution: 240x320 pixels * Colors: 256k
===Battery=== * Li-Ion 1000 mAh * Up to 12 hours talk-time * Up to 666 hours standby
===Camera=== * Digital camera (1,3 megapixel in select models) * 4x digital zoom * Customizable modes and effects * Video camera: QCIF (176x144) in AVI format.
===Music and sound=== * Music player with background play * MP3/AAC playback. * Built-in equalizer * Music library * 3.5 mm audio jack * Front dual speakers * Bluetooth compatibility<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lynch |first=Gerald |date=2010-05-21 |title=Samsung C3300K Champ budget phone revealed |url=https://www.techdigest.tv/2010/05/samsung_c3300k.html |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=Tech Digest |language=en-GB}}</ref>
===Entertainment=== * Built-In JAVA games * Stereo FM radio with internal antenna * 30 MB internal memory * Expandable memory up to 8 GB via microSD * 1000 phonebook contacts
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==External links== *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120101102846/http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consumer/mobile/mobile-phones/camera-phone/GT-C3300CWKTGY/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=support Samsung Champ on Samsung mobile website] *[https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Champ_id4645 Samsung Champ on Phonearena.com]
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