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HTC DROID Incredible 2 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 8.6

Posted: 28 Jan 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued

HTC Incredible S Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 7.9

Posted: 15 Feb 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.3.4, 2.3, 2.2)Android (4.0.4, 2.3.5, 2.3.3, 2.2) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.75 x 2.52 x 0.48 inches (121 x 64 x 12 mm)4.72 x 2.52 x 0.46 inches (120 x 64 x 11.7 mm) 
Weight4.77 oz (135 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		4.78 oz (136 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control  
Display
Physical size4.0 inches4.0 inches 
Resolution480 x 800 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.

233 ppi233 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.

S-LCDS-LCD 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time6.50 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		9.66 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		 
Stand-by time15.0 days (361 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		12.1 days (290 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		 
Talk time (3G) 6.33 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G) 15.4 days (370 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Capacity1450 mAh1450 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - 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 S2 MSM8655Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 
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, 1000 MHz, ScorpionSingle core, 1000 MHz, Scorpion 
Graphics processorAdreno 205Adreno 205 
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.

768 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR2768 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 333 MHz) / LPDDR2 
Built-in storage 1 GB 
Maximum User Storage1.1 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC 
Camera
Camera8 megapixels8 megapixels 
FlashDual LEDDual LED 
FeaturesAuto focus, Face detection, Geo tagging, EffectsAuto focus 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)1280x720 (720p HD) 
Recording format 3GP 
FeaturesVideo light, Video callingVideo calling 
Front-facing camera1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Playlists  
Features Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDIMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GP, 3G2MPEG4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 
RadioFMFM 
StreamingYesAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, Flashsupports: supports: HTML, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, MySpace, Flickr, TwitterFacebook, YouTube (upload), Twitter 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz  
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz900, 1700/2100, 2100 MHz 
DataHSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev.AHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
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-GPS, E911GPS, A-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, Stopwatch, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
OTA Software updatesYesYes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspotYes  
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherTV-Out, DLNA, Computer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsService lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T4  
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice 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

05 Feb 2011  
FCC ID value: NM8PG32100 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.

   
Head1.29 W/kg  
Measured in850 MHz  
Body1.44 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announcedYes15 Feb 2011 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 200$ 550 

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