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LG Encore vs Samsung Eternity II

LG Encore Remove phone

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Also known as LG GT550 PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 5.7

Posted: 02 Sep 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

Samsung Eternity II Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-A597 PA Rating - 6.5
User Rating - 6.2

Posted: 09 Aug 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.17 x 2.10 x 0.47 inches (106 x 53 x 12 mm)4.41 x 2.11 x 0.50 inches (112 x 54 x 13 mm) 
Weight3.70 oz (105 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
3.20 oz (91 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Display
Physical size3.0 inches3.0 inches 
Resolution240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 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.

155 ppi155 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 
Colors262 144262 144 
TouchscreenYesResistive 
Battery
Talk time3.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
 
Stand-by time10.0 days (240 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
10.4 days (250 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
 
Capacity950 mAh1000 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
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 RAM / 512 MB ROM 
Built-in storage0.032 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC 
Camera
Camera3 megapixels2 megapixels 
CamcorderYes320x240 (QVGA) (14 fps) 
FeaturesVideo sharingVideo sharing 
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byPlaylists  
FeaturesMusic recognition, Custom equalizerAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMAMP3 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4 
StreamingYesYes 
Broadcast Mobile TV MediaFlo 
Internet browsing
BrowserYessupports: supports: HTML, Flash Lite 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, MySpace, TwitterFacebook, MySpace, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900 MHz850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 3.6 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.

A-GPSA-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesYes 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
OTA Software updatesYes  
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 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) 
USBYesYes 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Headphones connector3.5mm  
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer syncComputer sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer 
OtherVoice 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

22 Apr 201025 May 2010 
FCC ID value: BEJGT550 linkFCC ID value: A3LSGHA597 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.

   
Head1.22 W/kg0.92 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.39 W/kg0.43 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced 09 Aug 2010 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 200  
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