The Samsung SGH-E316 is a rounded phone - that makes up for its extra weight in great features. The internal memory holds up to 8512 kilobytes of photos, downloaded games, or MMS messages. The phone's high color internal 65K TFT display features QQVGA resolution, and the external screen features a resolution of 96 by 64 pixels. The phone also features a VGA camera - complete with digital zoom and a wide range of shot modes - including timer shot, self mode and multi shot. The camera also supports motion JPEG + AMR video recording, making it possible to capture those all-important moments without having to fumble with a bulky camcorder.

The Samsung SGH-E316 comes with a 40 polyphonic ringtones and 3D sound technology for SMAF and SMF files. The phone measures 3.3" high, 1.8" wide and 0.9" thick when folded. At 3.0 ounces, the SGH-E316 is hefty for a modern mobile phone. However, along with this extra weight comes sturdiness and quality service.

Both voicemail and voice memo are supported on the Samsung SGH-E316, and enhanced SMS comes with the phone. This service includes EMS and image messaging; allowing the user to say with a picture what might really otherwise take one thousand words.

Further, the mobile phone operates on the GSM 900 and GSM 1900 MHz bands. The phone also uses the CSD and GPRS Class 8 network protocols to connect and transfer information. The phone's standard battery lasts for a minimum of 2.5 hours if the user is talking, and a minimum of 200 hours on standby. The unusually large electronic phonebook holds up to 2000 alphanumeric entries, and the phone almost functions as a personal agenda in itself, with built in calculator, alarm and calendar.

As one can see, the Samsung SGH-E316 is a great phone for media and chatting alike.