Samsung i7500 Galaxy UK Release Confirmed [Android i7500 O2 Availability from August]

Samsung’s first Android powered phone, the Samsung i7500 Galaxy, is set to become available from August via the O2 network, reports coming in today have confirmed, though its not known at this juncture whether O2 will exclusively carry the i7500 Galaxy or whether other UK networks will also be offering the handset (certainly, to date, no other UK network have confirmed that they’ll be carrying it).

For those uninitiated with the Android powered Samsung i7500 Galaxy you can read an in-depth run-down of its specifications and features by clicking through to our previous posting via the above link but, for those looking for a brief summery, here’s what the AMOLED touting Samsung i7500 Galaxy brings to the table:

• HSDPA 7.2Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps (900 / 1700/ 2100MHz)
• EDGE / GPRS (850/ 900/1800/1900)
• Android OS
• 3.2? HVGA(320×480) AMOLED
• 5 MP Camera (Auto Focus), Power LED
• Video: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV
• Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA, RA
• Full Web Browser Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Android Market
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0, WiFi, MicroUSB, 3.5mm ear jack
• Internal memory: 8GB
• External memory: Micro SD (Up to 32GB)
• Battery: 1500 mAh
• Size: 115 x 56 x 11.9mm

There’s no word from O2 as at the time of writing concerning pricing, but O2 have confirmed that the Samsung i7500 Galaxy will only be available on contract. What is known is that the Samsung i7500 Galaxy is being offered SIM-free on a number of sites for around the 500GBP price point (which, all said and done, doesn’t help us narrow in on expected O2 pricing in the least).

We’ll bring you an update the moment O2 offer full pricing plan details.