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Nokia 7230 vs Sony Ericsson W508

Nokia 7230 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 6
User Rating - 8.4

Posted: 24 Nov 2009
Market Status: Released

Sony Ericsson W508 Remove phone

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User Rating - 7.7

Posted: 08 Jan 2009
Market Status: Released

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Design
Form factorSliderClamshell 
Dimensions3.86 x 1.89 x 0.58 inches (98 x 48 x 14.75 mm)3.68 x 1.97 x 0.55 inches (93.5 x 50 x 14 mm) 
Weight3.53 oz (100 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)
3.46 oz (98 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)
 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2)Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2) 
Side KeysRight: Camera shutterRight: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key 
ColorsPink, GrayWhite, Gray 
Display
Physical size2.4 inches2.2 inches 
Resolution240 x 320 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.

167 ppi182 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 
Features Scratch-resistant glass 
Additional display

Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

 Monochrome, OLED 
Resolution

Resolution - Refers to the width and the length od the additional display

 128 x 36 pixels 
Physical Size 1.10 inches 
Battery
Talk time5.40 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)
10.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)
 
Stand-by time15.4 days (370 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)
16.7 days (400 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)
 
Talk time (3G)3.66 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)
4.00 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G)16.5 days (395 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)
16.7 days (400 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)
 
Video call time 2.00 hours 
Music playback27.00 hours24.00 hours 
Video playback6.35 hours  
Capacity860 mAh920 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Polymer 
Hardware
Built-in storage0.07 GB0.1 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCMemory Stick Micro (M2) 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FeaturesWhite balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Effects, Self-timerDigital zoom 
Camcorder320x240 (QVGA) (15 fps)Yes 
Features Video calling 
Front-facing camera Yes 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDIMP3, AAC 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GP  
RadioFMFM, RDS 
Internet browsing
Browser Access NetFront Browser, RSS Feeds 
supportsHTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, Flash Lite (3.0)XHTML, WAP 2.0, WAP 1.2.1 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 1900, 2100 MHz2100 MHz 
DataUMTS, EDGEHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Phone features
Phonebook2000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Converter, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch, Notes 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS (T9), Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingWindows Live / MSN, Google TalkYes 
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 1.1Yes 
GamesSnake III , Bounce II, Sudoku II, Rally StartYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.0, EDR 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), Synchronization (SP) 
USBUSB 2.0Yes 
ConnectormicroUSB  
Headphones connector3.5mm  
Charging connector Proprietary 
OtherComputer syncComputer sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3, AAC), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone 
Sensors Accelerometer 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice 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 Dec 200927 Mar 2009 
FCC ID value: PPIRM-604 linkFCC ID value: PY7A3880016 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.

   
Head0.82 W/kg0.75 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.21 W/kg0.81 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
EU SAR   
Head0.97 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced24 Nov 200908 Jan 2009 
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