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HTC HD2 Remove phone

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Also known as HTC Firestone, HTC Leo PA Rating - 9
User Rating - 8.7

Posted: 22 Jul 2009
Market Status: Released

Sony Xperia S Remove phone

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Also known as Sony Ericsson Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc HD, Sony LT26i PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 9.7

Posted: 09 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSWindows Mobile Professional (6.5)Android (4.0.4, 2.3.7, 2.3.5) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.76 x 2.64 x 0.43 inches (121 x 67 x 11 mm)5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 inches (128 x 64 x 10.6 mm) 
Weight5.54 oz (157 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		5.08 oz (144 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Side Keys Right: Volume control, Camera shutter 
Colors Black, White 
Display
Physical size4.3 inches4.3 inches 
Resolution480 x 800 pixels720 x 1280 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.

217 ppi342 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.

TFTTFT 
Colors65 53616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitiveCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time6.33 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		7.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time20.4 days (490 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		18.8 days (450 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G)5.33 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		8.50 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)16.2 days (390 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		17.5 days (420 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Music playback12.00 hours25.00 hours 
Video playback8.00 hours30.00 hours 
Capacity1230 mAh1750 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Polymer 
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 QSD8250Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 
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, ScorpionDual core, 1500 MHz 
Graphics processorAdreno 200Adreno 220 
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.

448 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM1024 MB RAM 
Built-in storage 32 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC  
Camera
Camera5 megapixels12.1 megapixels 
FlashDual LEDLED 
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.

 F2.4 
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital zoomBack-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Panorama, Scenes 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA)1920x1080 (1080p HD) (29 fps) 
Recording format MPEG4 
Features Video light 
Front-facing camera 1.3 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
Features Album art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, MIDIMP3, WAV, MP4, 3GPP, OGG 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, WMV, AVI, 3GP, 3G2MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
RadioFM, StereoFM, Stereo, RDS 
StreamingYesAudio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
BrowserOpera Browsersupports: supports: HTML, Flash 
Built-in online services support Facebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Micro SIM Yes 
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.

A-GPSGPS, Glonass 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, Stopwatch 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Yes  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Public Area Network (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
Wi-Fi Direct Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMI Yes 
Charging connector microUSB 
OtherComputer syncNFC, DLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice 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

13 Oct 200927 Jan 2012 
FCC ID value: NM8PB81100 linkFCC ID value: PY7A3880120 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.

   
Head1.06 W/kg1.31 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.59 W/kg1.07 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Product Specific Use 1.07 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission 1.31 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced06 Oct 200910 Jan 2012 

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