Motorola StarTac 7897 vs Samsung SPH-N200
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Clamshell | Flip | |
| Dimensions | 6.50 x 2.00 x 0.25 inches (165 x 51 x 6 mm) | 4.28 x 2.31 x 0.91 inches (109mm x 59mm x 23mm) | |
| Weight | 3.45 oz (98 g) the average is 4.4 oz (127 g) | 4.70 oz (133 g) the average is 4.4 oz (127 g) | |
| Design features | Numeric keypad | Numeric keypad |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 128 x 96 pixels |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 2.10 hours the average is 11 h (647 min) | 3.80 hours the average is 11 h (647 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 6.7 days (160 hours) the average is 18 days (441 h) | 5.4 days (130 hours) the average is 18 days (441 h) | |
| Type | Ni - MH | Li - Ion |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | Openwave 4.1 Browser |
| 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. | 1900 MHz | ||
AMPS
AMPS - Advanced mobile phone standard. Analogue standard used widely in North America. | 800 | 800 | |
TDMA
TDMA - Time Division Multiple Access. A multiplexing technology used with satellites and cellular phones, in which multiple channels of data are interleaved (each signal is assigned to a different time interval, and the signals are transmitted by taking turns). . For cellular, TDMA triples the capacity of the original analog method. The GSM cellular system is also based on TDMA, but GSM defines the entire network, not just the air interface. | 1900 |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | 238 entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Ring ID | ||
| Organizer | Alarm | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator | |
| Messaging | SMS | SMS, Predictive text input (T9) |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Vibration, Phone profiles | Vibration | |
| Other | Voice dialing |
| 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 Aug 2000 | ||
| FCC ID value: A3LSPHN200 link |








