Samsung i5503 & i5503T - Whats the Difference?

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scuwp

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#73044 7-Dec-2010 21:29

I had settled on the i5503T from Telecom as a gift currently for $299. Then in the post tonight a couple of stores had what looks like the same phone (cheaper) but listed only as i5503 (no "T" on the end)

Looking on-line it appears that the i5503T runs 2.1 while the i5503 only 2.0   The only other difference I can see is the i5503 has swype txt (ala the galaxy S) but the "T" model apparently doesn't?

The i5503 had a couple of known faults with freezing and wi-fi. Perhaps the "T" model release fixed that?

I thought I had made the decision but the chance to get pretty much the same thing for a bit less $$$ has me interested and confused again.

The shop sales people while they try don't seem to know their product these days.

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Wipeout

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#414299 7-Dec-2010 21:32

T model will be made especially for Telecom (well, not them, but carriers who use those Cell frequency that Telecom uses). Just like Galaxy S comes in I9000 and I9000T.

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#414328 7-Dec-2010 22:24

Wipeout: T model will be made especially for Telecom (well, not them, but carriers who use those Cell frequency that Telecom uses). Just like Galaxy S comes in I9000 and I9000T.

Thanks, I had assumed that might be the case. Any thoughts as to which one would be better? I am a little reluctant to get a 2.0 model (if that is actually the case) but am keen to save some $$$ if I can

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#414349 7-Dec-2010 22:57

scuwp:
Wipeout: T model will be made especially for Telecom (well, not them, but carriers who use those Cell frequency that Telecom uses). Just like Galaxy S comes in I9000 and I9000T.

Thanks, I had assumed that might be the case. Any thoughts as to which one would be better? I am a little reluctant to get a 2.0 model (if that is actually the case) but am keen to save some $$$ if I can

If you want to use it on XT, then you need to get the T version as it will support UMTS/WCDMA on the 850MHz band which is a requirement to operate nationwide on XT. The other model is unlikely to have this band (I'm assuming 900MHz UMTS/WCDMA instead). Both support 2100MHz.

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#414408 8-Dec-2010 07:55

nzbnw:
scuwp:
Wipeout: T model will be made especially for Telecom (well, not them, but carriers who use those Cell frequency that Telecom uses). Just like Galaxy S comes in I9000 and I9000T.

Thanks, I had assumed that might be the case. Any thoughts as to which one would be better? I am a little reluctant to get a 2.0 model (if that is actually the case) but am keen to save some $$$ if I can

If you want to use it on XT, then you need to get the T version as it will support UMTS/WCDMA on the 850MHz band which is a requirement to operate nationwide on XT. The other model is unlikely to have this band (I'm assuming 900MHz UMTS/WCDMA instead). Both support 2100MHz.

nzbnw

Both are advertised as XT mobiles. The "T" model from the Telecom store and the other from Bond & Bond and Noel Leeming, so no parallel importing or anything like that.

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#414760 8-Dec-2010 20:40

scuwp:
Both are advertised as XT mobiles. The "T" model from the Telecom store and the other from Bond & Bond and Noel Leeming, so no parallel importing or anything like that.

Something isn't adding up here, Noel Leemings and Bond & Bond along with any other Telecom retailer will only sell the one Telecom model. Telecom don't have two versions of that phone, and none operating Android 2.0.

Caveat emptor.

I would also look at the Motorola Flip-out if your budget extends.

http://store.telecom.co.nz/mobile/prepaid/motorola-flipout?pid=int084

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#414773 8-Dec-2010 21:09

nzbnw:
scuwp:
Both are advertised as XT mobiles. The "T" model from the Telecom store and the other from Bond & Bond and Noel Leeming, so no parallel importing or anything like that.

Something isn't adding up here, Noel Leemings and Bond & Bond along with any other Telecom retailer will only sell the one Telecom model. Telecom don't have two versions of that phone, and none operating Android 2.0.

Caveat emptor.

I would also look at the Motorola Flip-out if your budget extends.

http://store.telecom.co.nz/mobile/prepaid/motorola-flipout?pid=int084

nzbnw

Cheers. Yes the Motorolla looks cool but only runs on 1.6...not sure thats an issue but I also just can't get past the flip-out being just a gimick (IMO)

Confirmed today that the Samsungs are in fact one and the same. The differences come from bad proof reading of advertisements and salespeople that don't have a clue what they are selling. When I asked to see the box...sure enough i5503T on the front!

So in the end saved myself $50 and brought one from B&B rather than the Telecom store.

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#414779 8-Dec-2010 21:21

Flipout is 2.1

Good you got that clarified however.

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#414801 8-Dec-2010 22:11

Rappelle: Was the one at Bond and Bond android 2.1?

As I understand it ALL galaxy 5's come with 2.1 standard

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#414802 8-Dec-2010 22:14

nzbnw: Flipout is 2.1

Good you got that clarified however.

nzbnw

Had 3 salespeople tell me today it was only ver 1.6... oh well decision made, thanks for your input.

Rappelle: Was the one at Bond and Bond android 2.1?

Yes, they are all the same and all running 2.1, the advertised "2.0" appears to be a typo. I rang the Telecom store back to see if they were dropping the price or were interested in price-matching but they didn't seem to care less they were more expensive than the other retailers.

If your interested B&B have then for $250 including sim, and Noel Leeming for $270 including sim and car charger. Telecom are $299 including sim

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#417816 15-Dec-2010 21:35

Been looking at this,
They currently sell this phone at DSE for $ 239 including SIM

Question:

1. Will i be able to use my vodafone sim card AND use the voda 3G ?

2. Will i be able to sell the sim card included ?

3. Does the 850 band for 3G mean that if i go to countries like the US i can use their 3G ?

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#417823 15-Dec-2010 21:46

miamiheatfan: Been looking at this,
They currently sell this phone at DSE for $ 239 including SIM

Question:

1. Will i be able to use my vodafone sim card AND use the voda 3G ?

2. Will i be able to sell the sim card included ?

3. Does the 850 band for 3G mean that if i go to countries like the US i can use their 3G ?

1. yes but only the 2100 3g not 3g extended - (remember to put in the vodafone APN settings)

2. yes

3. yes - the phones unlocked so no worries AT&T have an 850 network

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#417836 15-Dec-2010 22:09

Thanks a bunch ! :)