Samsung shows off the F400, F490, and F480

Samsung SGH-F400(Credit: Samsung)

At trade shows like the GSMA World Congress Samsung has a tendency to beat us over the head with new cell phones. And at the 2008 event, Samsung didn't let us down. The company showed off almost more than 20 handsets, many of which are fresh out of the labs. We already told you about the Samsung Soul, and my UK colleague Andrew Lim rounded up eight other new models including the style-centric Samsung G400. But there's a lot more to tell you, beginning with the company's press conference that it held yesterday. Three highlights from the event were the Samsung F480 and the Samsung F400.

SAMSUNG SGH-F400 The F400 falls under the company's "Multimedia" category, and what a multimedia phone it is. Features include a music player, stereo speakers, an amplifier with Bang " >

Samsung SGH-F490(Credit: Samsung)

SAMSUNG SGH-F490 The F490 has a striking design with an expansive (3.2 inches) display. Inside you'll find a 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus and image stabilization, multi-format audio and video, Google Search support, Bluetooth, USB 2. and a 3.5mm headset jack (yay!). It supports the same GSM ad 3G bands as the F480.

Samsung SGH-F480(Credit: Samsung)

SAMSUNG SGH-F480 The Samsung F480 is of the style category. It also offers a touchcsreen though it's a bit smaller at 2.8 inches. Though it's certianly attractive the F400 isn't all looks. It offers a 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus and image stabilization, an FM radio, video messaging, mobile blogging, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 and e-mail.