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Apple iPod touch 3rd generation vs Samsung GALAXY Ace 2

Apple iPod touch 3rd generation Remove phone

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Posted: 09 Sep 2009
Market Status: Released

Samsung GALAXY Ace 2 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung I8160, Samsung GT-I8160 PA Rating - 6.5
User Rating - 9.2

Posted: 21 Feb 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeTabletSmart phone 
OSiOS (3.x)Android (4.1.2, 2.3.6) TouchWiz / L!ve Panel UX UI 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.30 x 2.40 x 0.33 inches (109 x 61 x 8 mm)4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 inches (118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm) 
Weight4.05 oz (115 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
4.30 oz (122 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
 
Side Keys Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key 
Display
Physical size3.5 inches3.8 inches 
Resolution320 x 480 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.

165 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.

LCDSuper PLS LCD 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time 16.33 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time 27.9 days (670 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Talk time (3G) 7.50 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G) 26.7 days (640 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
 
Video call time 3.00 hours 
Music playback30.00 hours  
Video playback6.00 hours  
Capacity789 mAh1500 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Not user replaceableYes  
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, 800 MHz 
Graphics processor Yes 
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.

256 MB RAM768 MB RAM 
Built-in storage64 GB4 GB 
Storage expansion microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera 5 megapixels 
Flash LED 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

 F2.8 
Features Auto focus, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Blink detection, ISO control, Burst mode, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Effects 
Camcorder 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) 
Features Video sharing 
Front-facing camera 0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Genre, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizerAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless)MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, WAV 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV 
Radio FM, Stereo, RDS 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
BrowserSafari, supports: supports: HTML, XHTMLsupports: supports: HTML, Flash 
Built-in online services support YouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 900, 2100 MHz 
Data HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Global Roaming Yes 
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, Glonass 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last nameUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingPredictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk, ChatON 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR3.0 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
Wi-Fi Direct Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectorProprietarymicroUSB 
FeaturesUSB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectorProprietarymicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncNFC, DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
Notifications Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Sensors Accelerometer, Compass 
Other Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice 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

 11 Apr 2012 
 FCC ID value: A3LGTI8160 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.

   
Head 0.33 W/kg 
Body 0.59 W/kg 
Product Specific Use 0.62 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission 0.76 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced09 Sep 200921 Feb 2012 
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