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Alcatel OT-990A

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Posted: 05 May 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phone  
OSAndroid (2.2)  
Form factorCandybar  
Dimensions4.57 x 2.45 x 0.48 inches (116 x 62.2 x 12.15 mm)  
Side KeysLeft: Lock/Unlock key; Right: Volume control  
ColorsBlack, Purple, Red  
Display
Physical size3.5 inches  
Resolution320 x 480 pixels  
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

165 ppi  
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFT  
Colors262 144  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touch  
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor  
Battery
Talk time6.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		  
Stand-by time22.9 days (550 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		  
Capacity1300 mAh  
TypeLi - Ion  
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227  
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 600 MHz, ARM11  
Graphics processorAdreno 200  
Built-in storage0.15 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB  
Camera
Camera5 megapixels  
FlashLED  
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital zoom  
CamcorderYes  
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA  
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264  
RadioFM, RDS  
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
BrowserOpera Mini  
supportsXHTML, WAP 2.0  
Built-in online services supportFacebook, Twitter  
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz  
UMTS850, 1900 MHz  
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE  
Global RoamingYes  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

A-GPS  
NavigationYes  
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID  
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (PDF), Calculator  
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input  
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange  
Instant MessagingYes  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.0  
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g  
USBUSB 2.0  
ConnectormicroUSB  
FeaturesMass storage device, USB charging  
Headphones connector3.5mm  
Charging connectormicroUSB  
OtherComputer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone  
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass  
Hearing aid compatibilityM3  
OtherVoice recording  
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

03 Jun 2011  
FCC ID value: RAD158 link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head0.90 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body1.07 W/kg  
Measured in850 MHz  

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