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LG New Chocolate BL40 vs Samsung Star 3

LG New Chocolate BL40 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 9
User Rating - 8.8

Posted: 16 Jul 2009
Market Status: Released

Samsung Star 3 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung Tocco Lite 2, Samsung S5220 PA Rating - 7
Posted: 19 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions5.04 x 2.01 x 0.43 inches (128 x 51 x 10.9 mm)4.02 x 2.28 x 0.45 inches (102 x 58 x 11.5 mm) 
Weight4.55 oz (129 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
3.35 oz (95 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Side KeysLeft: Multimedia control; Right: Volume control, Camera shutter  
Display
Physical size4.0 inches3.0 inches 
Resolution345 x 800 pixels240 x 320 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.

218 ppi133 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 
Colors16 777 216  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchYes 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass  
Battery
Talk time6.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
14.70 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
 
Stand-by time16.7 days (400 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
26.0 days (625 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
 
Talk time (3G)5.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
  
Stand-by time (3G)15.4 days (370 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
  
Capacity1000 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  
Built-in storage1 GB0.02 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FlashLED  
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.

 F2.8 
FeaturesCMOS image sensor, Auto focus, Digital zoom  
Camcorder640x480 (VGA) (30 fps)220x176 (15 fps) 
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing cameraYes  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, MP4MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, DivX, AVI, 3GPMPEG4, H.263 
RadioFM, FM TransmiterFM, Stereo, RDS 
StreamingYes  
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0Opera mini 
Built-in online services support Facebook, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz  
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEEDGE, 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.

GPS  
Phone features
Phonebook1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, Converter, World clock, MemoCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS (1000 messages), MMS (T9), Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Push e-mail 
Instant Messaging Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!, Google 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.

Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1  
APIJSR-75, JSR-82, JSR-120, JSR-135, JSR-172, JSR-179, JSR-184, JSR-185, JSR-205, JSR-211, JSR-226, JSR-238, JSR-248, JSR-256  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR3.0 
ProfilesAdvanced 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), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage deviceUSB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherTV-Out, DLNA, Computer sync, SyncMLComputer 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 
SensorsAccelerometer  
OtherVoice recordingVoice 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

16 Jul 2009  
FCC ID value: BEJBL40 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.

   
Head0.21 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.62 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced07 Jul 200919 Jan 2012 
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