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Also known as Motorola Etna, Motorola Olympus MB860, Motorola Atrix PA Rating - 9.5
User Rating - 9.3

Posted: 05 Jan 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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Also known as Motorola MB855, Motorola ELECTRIFY PA Rating - 9
User Rating - 6.8

Posted: 09 Jun 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Discontinued U.S. Cellular - Discontinued as Motorola ELECTRIFY

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.3.6, 2.3.4, 2.2)Android (2.3) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.64 x 2.50 x 0.43 inches (117.75 x 63.5 x 10.95 mm)5.00 x 2.63 x 0.48 inches (126.9 x 66.9 x 12.2 mm) 
Weight4.76 oz (135 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		5.57 oz (158 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Side Keys Right: Volume control, Camera shutter 
Display
Physical size4.0 inches4.3 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.

275 ppi256 ppi 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time8.80 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		10.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time11.0 days (264 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		8.3 days (199 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G)9.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		9.10 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)10.4 days (250 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		13.1 days (314 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Capacity1930 mAh1700 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - 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.

NVIDIA Tegra 2NVIDIA Tegra 2 
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, 1000 MHzDual core, 1000 MHz 
Graphics processorYes  
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.

1024 MB RAM1024 MB RAM 
Built-in storage16 GB16 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels8 megapixels 
FlashDual LEDDual LED 
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  
FeaturesAuto focus, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Scenes, EffectsAuto focus, Digital zoom 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)1920x1080 (1080p HD), 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) 
Recording formatMPEG4, H.264  
FeaturesVideo callingVideo 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, Preset equalizer 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, MIDIMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMVMPEG4, H.263, H.264 
Radio FM 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingYesAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, Flashsupports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, MySpace, Picasa, TwitterFacebook, Flickr, Picasa 
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, 1900 MHz 
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev.A, WiMAX 
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-GPSGPS 
NavigationYesYes 
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, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mail 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
OTA Software updatesYes  
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), 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) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D), 1.3Micro HDMI (Type D), 1.3 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherDLNA, Computer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsService lights (Multiple color), Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneService lights (Multiple color), Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Additional microphone/sfor Noise cancellation  
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T3M4, T4 
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

09 Feb 201107 Jul 2011 
FCC ID value: IHDP56LS1 linkFCC ID value: IHDP56MD1 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.

   
Head1.45 W/kg0.93 W/kg 
Body0.63 W/kg0.91 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced05 Jan 201109 Jun 2011 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 600$ 550 

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