Samsung i627 Propel Pro

The Samsung SGH-i627 is a smartphone manufactured by Samsung, and sold in the United States as the Propel Pro by AT&T wireless. The phone sold for a price of $150 to $199.99 at launch. The phone was targeted towards business users.

Specifications
The SGH-i627 is based on the Qualcomm MSM7201A ARM11 CPU. The Propel Pro is a slider phone with a full QWERTY keyboard that runs Windows Mobile 6.1 as its operating system. The phone only came in a chrome color. The joystick used for navigation was a new design compared to previous phones, which used D-pads. The display resolution was 320 x 320 and it has a 3.0 megapixel camera. The phone lacks a dedicated headphone jack, instead sporting a combination charging plug and headphone jack hole. The phone supports bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and has a built in microSD card slot.

Reviews
The Propel Pro was met with average to positive reviews. CNET gave it a 7/10, Windows Central and Digital Trends gave it a 4/5, and TechCrunch spoke of it positively. Praise was given for its low price, features, and camera. Criticism was received for its bulk, proprietary headphone jack/charger combo, and its small display.