Samsung S5600v Blade released in the market for Vodafone, the Blade can be used for both 2G GSM and 3G HSDPA networks. Featuring a 2.8-inch display screen, it is capable of 240 by 320 pixel resolution that can display a maximum of 16 million colors.

The Samsung Blade offers the Samsung TouchWiz UI which makes the phone more customizable and interactive. Additionally, the phone features a media player for listening to music and watching movies on the go. There is FM radio, Bluetooth for easy transferring of files, accelerometer and microSD card slot for up to 8GB cards and a 3.2-megapixel camera capable of QVGA at 15fps video recording. Users can utilize the high speed internet and built-in widgets to easily access Facebook, You Tube, eBay and webmail.

Offering the Samsung "TouchWiz" UI, elsewhere there's a media player, FM radio, Bluetooth, an accelerometer and microSD card slot for up to 8GB cards, while high speed internet and built-in widgets gives access to Facebook, YouTube, eBay and webmail.

The Samsung Blade is available for free on Vodafone for £15 per month on 24-month contracts, which compares with Orange's £20 per month, 24-month contract.