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HTC Sensation 4G Remove phone

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Also known as HTC Pyramid, HTC Sensation PA Rating - 9
User Rating - 8

Posted: 12 Apr 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Discontinued

Sony Xperia P Remove phone

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Also known as Sony LT22i PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 9.2

Posted: 26 Feb 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (4.0.3, 2.3.4, 2.3)Android (4.1.2, 4.0.1, 2.3.7) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 inches (126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm)4.80 x 2.34 x 0.41 inches (122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm) 
Weight5.22 oz (148 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		4.23 oz (120 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Side KeysLeft: Volume controlRight: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key 
Colors Black, Red, Gray 
Display
Physical size4.3 inches4.0 inches 
Resolution540 x 960 pixels540 x 960 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.

256 ppi275 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-LCDTFT 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time8.25 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		6.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time14.6 days (350 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		19.6 days (470 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Talk time (3G)6.66 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)16.7 days (400 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		19.8 days (475 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		 
Music playback 80.00 hours 
Video playback 4.00 hours 
Capacity1520 mAh1305 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 S3 MSM8260ST Erricson NovaThor U8500 
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, 1200 MHz, ScorpionDual core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 
Graphics processorYesAdreno 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 / LPDDR2 / 4096 MB ROM1024 MB RAM / LPDDR2 
Built-in storage 16 GB 
Maximum User Storage1 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB  
Camera
Camera8 megapixels8 megapixels 
FlashDual LEDLED 
FeaturesAuto focus, Touch to focus, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Scenes, EffectsBack-illuminated sensor (BSI), CMOS image sensor, Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes 
Camcorder1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)1920x1080 (1080p HD) 
Recording format3GP  
FeaturesVideo callingVideo light, Video calling 
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
Features Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDIMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, MP4, 3GPP, OGG 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, XviD, WMV, 3GP, 3G2MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
RadioFMFM, Stereo, RDS 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, FlashHTML, HTML5, XHTML, Flash, CSS 3, JavaScript 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, YouTube (upload), TwitterFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 1700/2100, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
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-GPSA-GPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigationYes 
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, World clockCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.02.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP)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, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMIvia microUSBYes 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherDLNA, UMA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, DLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Additional microphone/sYes  
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
OtherVoice recording, TTY/TDDVoice 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

06 May 201105 Apr 2012 
FCC ID value: NM8PG58130 linkFCC ID value: PY7A3880135 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.

   
Head0.61 W/kg1.18 W/kg 
Measured in1700 MHz  
Body1.29 W/kg0.84 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Product Specific Use 1.34 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission 1.34 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced12 Apr 201126 Feb 2012 
Shopping information
Accessories embedded battery, clear audio certified stereo headset, fast charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation 

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