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Nokia Lumia 620 vs Samsung GALAXY Ace 2

Nokia Lumia 620 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 7

Posted: 05 Dec 2012
Market Status: Released

Samsung GALAXY Ace 2 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung I8160, Samsung GT-I8160 PA Rating - 6.5
User Rating - 9.2

Posted: 21 Feb 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSWindows Phone 8Android (4.1.2, 2.3.6) TouchWiz / L!ve Panel UX UI 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.54 x 2.41 x 0.43 inches (115.4 x 61.1 x 11 mm)4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 inches (118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm) 
Weight4.48 oz (127 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
4.30 oz (122 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock keyLeft: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key 
ColorsBlack, Pink, Orange, Green, Blue, White  
Display
Physical size3.8 inches3.8 inches 
Resolution480 x 800 pixels480 x 800 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.

246 ppi246 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.

TFTSuper PLS LCD 
Colors16 777 216  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time14.60 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
16.33 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time 27.9 days (670 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Talk time (3G)9.90 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
7.50 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G)13.8 days (330 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
26.7 days (640 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
 
Video call time 3.00 hours 
Music playback61.00 hours  
Video playback6.00 hours  
Capacity1300 mAh1500 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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227  
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 MHz, KraitDual core, 800 MHz 
Graphics processor Adreno 305Yes 
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.

512 MB RAM768 MB RAM 
Built-in storage8 GB4 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
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.

F2.4F2.8 
Focal length (35mm equivalent)28mm  
FeaturesAuto focus, Touch to focus, White balance presets, Geo tagging, ScenesAuto focus, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Blink detection, ISO control, Burst mode, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Effects 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) 
FeaturesVideo light, Video callingVideo sharing 
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA0.3 megapixels VGA 
Video capture640x480 (VGA)  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Genre, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, AMR, 3GP, 3GPPMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, WAV 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV 
Radio FM, Stereo, RDS 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
BrowserInternet Explorer 10, supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS 3, XMLsupports: supports: HTML, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, YouTube (upload), TwitterYouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRSHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Micro SIMYes  
Global Roaming Yes 
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-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioningGPS, Glonass 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigationYes 
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, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingWindows Live / MSNGoogle Talk, ChatON 
Games Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.03.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 a, b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
Wi-Fi Direct Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesUSB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherNFC, Tethering, Computer syncNFC, DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Additional microphone/sfor Noise cancellation  
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Compass 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice 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

07 Dec 201211 Apr 2012 
FCC ID value: PDNRM-846 linkFCC ID value: A3LGTI8160 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.

   
Head1.11 W/kg0.33 W/kg 
Body1.13 W/kg0.59 W/kg 
Product Specific Use1.24 W/kg0.62 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission1.39 W/kg0.76 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced05 Dec 201221 Feb 2012 
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