Dell XCD28

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2010, November. Released 2010, November
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 14.5 mm (4.02 x 2.17 x 0.57 in)
Weight 100 g (3.53 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 2.8 inches, 24.3 cm2 (~43.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU 600 MHz ARM 11
GPU Adreno 200
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Internal 256MB RAM, 256MB
MAIN CAMERA
Single 3.15 MP, AF
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors
Browser HTML
MP4/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
Organizer
Document viewer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
MISC
Colors Black
Price About 180 EUR

Dell XCD28 Overall Review

The Dell XCD28 is an Android smartphone that marked its presence in the market with a modest set of features tailored for basic smartphone users. With a 2.8-inch display, the device caters to those who prefer compact phones, offering a resolution suitable for basic tasks and multimedia consumption.

Powered by a Snapdragon S1 chipset and equipped with 256 MB of RAM, the XCD28 is a testament to the early days of Android smartphones, running on Android 2.1 (Eclair). This configuration was adequate for the time, supporting fundamental applications and providing a user-friendly experience.

The phone comes with a 3.15 MP primary camera, allowing users to capture photos and videos. While by today’s standards this might seem limited, it was quite functional for casual photography at the time of its release. Additionally, the XCD28 is equipped with 200 MB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card, providing flexibility for storing photos, music, and apps.

Battery life is supported by a 1100 mAh battery, which is on the lower end by current standards but was sufficient for the phone’s less demanding hardware and software requirements.

Dell XCD28 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Compact and lightweight design, easy to handle and carry.
  • The presence of a microSD slot allows for expandable storage.
  • Runs on Android, providing access to a wide range of apps (for the time).

Cons:

  • Limited by older hardware specifications and software version, making it incompatible with newer apps and updates.
  • Modest camera capabilities that don’t meet the expectations for current smartphone photography.
  • Relatively small screen size and low resolution by today’s standards.