Dell Flash

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced Not officially announced yet. Released Exp. release 2009, Q4
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 117 x 58 x 11 mm (4.61 x 2.28 x 0.43 in)
Weight 110 g (3.88 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 3.5 inches, 34.9 cm2 (~51.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
Handwriting recognition
PLATFORM
OS Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7230
CPU 800 MHz Scorpion
GPU Adreno 205
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC
Internal 512MB RAM, 512MB
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 MP, AF
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA & UPnP
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
Positioning A-GPS
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser HTML, Adobe Flash
TV-Out
MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player
MP4/H.264 player
Organizer
Document viewer
Voice memo
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 725 h
Talk time Up to 12 h
MISC
Colors Black, White

Dell Flash Overall Review

The Dell Flash represents an intriguing blend of style and functionality in the realm of early Android smartphones. Announced with intentions to launch in 2011, it promised a sleek design, possibly featuring a 3.5-inch display tailored for crisp, clear visuals suitable for browsing, gaming, and multimedia consumption.

At the heart of the Dell Flash was to be an MSM7230 chipset, paired with 512 MB RAM, which for its time, would have offered a balance between performance and energy efficiency. This hardware configuration aimed to ensure smooth operation across basic and moderately demanding applications.

Photography enthusiasts would have found the 5 MP primary camera sufficient for capturing moments with decent quality. Moreover, the device was expected to be powered by a 1300 mAh battery, which would need careful management to support a day’s usage, depending on the user’s activity levels.

The Dell Flash stood out for its design ambition, notably planning to utilize curved glass to enhance user experience and ergonomics, signaling Dell’s commitment to innovation in smartphone design.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Compact and stylish design, making it visually appealing and comfortable to hold.
  • Adequate camera for casual photography in its era.
  • Planned support for expandable storage via a microSD slot, enhancing its utility.

Cons:

  • By today’s standards, the hardware might seem outdated, particularly the processor and RAM.
  • Battery life could be a concern, with a 1300 mAh capacity requiring frequent charges under heavy use.
  • Lacks the advanced features and ecosystem support found in contemporary smartphones.