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Posted: 08 Aug 2012
Market Status: Released

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Posted: 08 Aug 2012
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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.3.6)Android (2.3) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.45 x 2.40 x 0.51 inches (113 x 61 x 13 mm)4.72 x 2.50 x 0.43 inches (120 x 63.5 x 10.9 mm) 
Design features Full keyboard 
Side KeysLeft: Volume controlRight: Volume control, Camera shutter 
ColorsWhiteBrown 
Display
Physical size3.1 inches3.5 inches 
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 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesProximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time4.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		4.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time10.0 days (240 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		10.4 days (250 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Capacity1200 mAh1300 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
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, 650 MHzSingle core, 650 MHz 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels3 megapixels 
Flash LED 
FeaturesGeo taggingGeo tagging 
CamcorderYesYes 
Front-facing camera 0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, WMA, WAVMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263MPEG4, H.263 
RadioFM  
SpeakersLoudspeakerLoudspeaker 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTMLHTML 
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), PicasaYouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
GSM900, 1800 MHz900, 1800 MHz 
UMTS2100 MHz2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, EDGE, GPRSHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, EDGE, GPRS 
Multiple SIM cards2 slots2 slots 
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, A-GPSGPS, A-GPS 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle 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.

YesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.03.0 
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 connector 3.5mm 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), VibrationMusic ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Compass 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 

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