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Posted: 07 Jan 2013
Market Status: Released

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Posted: 03 Jan 2013
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (4.1)Android (2.3.6) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions5.24 x 2.66 x 0.31 inches (133 x 67.5 x 7.9 mm)4.72 x 2.38 x 0.44 inches (120 x 60.5 x 11.3 mm) 
Weight3.88 oz (110 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		  
Colors White 
Display
Physical size4.7 inches3.8 inches 
Resolution540 x 960 pixels480 x 800 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.

234 ppi246 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.

IPS LCD  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass  
Battery
Talk time7.20 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		4.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time17.1 days (410 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		8.3 days (200 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Talk time (3G)3.20 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		  
Stand-by time (3G)17.1 days (410 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		  
Capacity1800 mAh1600 mAh 
Hardware
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.

Dual core, 1000 MHzSingle core, 1000 MHz 
Graphics processorYes  
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

1024 MB RAM512 MB RAM 
Built-in storage4 GB  
Maximum User Storage2.4 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera8 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDYes 
FeaturesAuto focusAuto focus 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)Yes 
Front-facing camera2 megapixelsYes 
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC, AAC+, WAV, AMR, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4, H.263, H.264, AVI, 3GP 
Radio FM 
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, HTML5HTML, WAP 
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), PicasaYouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz900, 1800 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz  
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRSUMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Multiple SIM cards 2 slots 
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.

GPS, A-GPSGPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigationYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, Currency converter, World clock, Stopwatch 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
Games Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth4.0Yes 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0Yes 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm  
Charging connectormicroUSB  
OtherTethering, Computer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones, Vibration 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Availability
Officially announced07 Jan 2013  

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