LG Beacon vs Samsung Freeform 4
Samsung Freeform 4
Also known as Samsung SCH-R390, Samsung Comment 2
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: U.S. Cellular - Available (since 08 Jul 2012) Cricket - Available as Samsung Comment 2 (since 23 Oct 2012) Alltel - Available (since 08 Nov 2012)
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Feature phone | Basic phone | |
| Form factor | Side-Slider | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.05 x 2.08 x 0.65 inches (103 x 53 x 17 mm) | 4.35 x 2.39 x 0.43 inches (110 x 61 x 11 mm) | |
| Weight | 4.37 oz (124 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 3.35 oz (95 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Design features | Full keyboard | Full keyboard, Soft keys (2), D-Pad | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter | |
| Colors | Red | Black |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 2.8 inches | 2.4 inches | |
| Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels | 320 x 240 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. | 167 ppi | 167 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. | TFT | TFT | |
| Colors | 262 144 | 262 144 | |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 6.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | 6.50 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 20.0 days (480 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | 12.0 days (288 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | |
| Capacity | 1000 mAh | 1000 mAh | |
| Type | Li - 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 | ||
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, 480 MHz, ARM11 | ||
| Built-in storage | 0.09 GB | 0.080 GB | |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 1.3 megapixels | 2 megapixels | |
| Camcorder | Yes |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA | MP3 | |
| Speakers | Loudspeaker |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: WAP |
| 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, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz | 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz | |
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, E911 |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator | ||
| Messaging | SMS | SMS, MMS, Predictive text input (T9) | |
| Yes | |||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | ||
| BREW | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | 2.1 | |
| Profiles | Headset (HSP) | ||
| USB | Yes | ||
| Connector | microUSB | ||
| Features | USB charging | ||
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | microUSB |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Speakerphone | |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M4, T3 | M4, T4 | |
| Other | Voice dialing, TTY/TDD |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2011 | 16 Apr 2012 | |
| FCC ID value: BEJMN270 link | FCC ID value: A3LSCHR390 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 | 1.09 W/kg | 0.97 W/kg | |
| Measured in | 1900 MHz | ||
| Body | 1.17 W/kg | 1.07 W/kg | |
| Measured in | 1900 MHz |
