The Samsung Rant has an internal 64 MB memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 16 GB in size). The phonebook can store up to 600 contacts with room for up to six phone numbers, two email addresses, an IM screen name, web address, and a picture ID for each entry. Other features include display of the last 20 received/missed/outgoing calls and ringer ID capability.The Samsung Rant features Sprint's new One Click navigation interface, which places eight shortcut tiles along the bottom of the home screen. Instead of navigating through endless phone menus, you can put the things you use the most - features like call logs, texting, Web access and GPS navigation - right up front with instant information related to each feature. For example, when you scroll to text messaging, you'll see the number of new messages received and a single click takes take you to the newest messages.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. The Samsung Rant also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking - surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
The 2.0-megapixel camera can shoot still images in four resolutions - including 1600 x 1200 (2MP) 1280 x 960 (1 MP) - with three quality settings (high, medium, low). It also features a 4x digital zoom, white balance settings (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent), multi-shot capabilities, multiple shutter sounds, and a self-timer (2-, 5-, and 10-second). You can also add color effects (including aqua, sepia, negative, and green) using the in-phone editor. In addition to stills, you can also capture video clips in short (for sending via messaging) and extended (for saving) lengths.
The Samsung Rant weighs 4.58 ounces and measures 4.5 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches. Its 960 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.6 hours of talk time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as Sprint's EV-DO data network.