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Nokia N96 US Remove phone

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User Rating - 5.4

Posted: 26 Aug 2008
Market Status: Released

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PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 8.4

Posted: 16 Jun 2010
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSSymbian (9.3) S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2Android (2.1, 1.6) 
Form factorDual-SliderCandybar 
Dimensions4.05 x 2.16 x 0.70 inches (103 x 55 x 18 mm)3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 inches (99 x 54 x 15 mm) 
Weight4.40 oz (125 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.67 oz (104 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2), Music control keys  
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Camera shutter  
Colors Pink, Blue, White, Gray 
Display
Physical size2.8 inches3.0 inches 
Resolution240 x 320 pixels320 x 480 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.

143 ppi192 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 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
Touchscreen Capacitive 
Features Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time3.83 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		4.75 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time9.6 days (230 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		18.6 days (446 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G)2.60 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		5.66 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)8.3 days (200 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		19.8 days (476 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Music playback14.00 hours  
Video playback5.00 hours  
Capacity950 mAh1200 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Polymer 
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 S1 MSM7227 
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, 264 MHz, ARM9Single core, 600 MHz, ARM11 
Graphics processor Adreno 200 
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.

128 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM  
Built-in storage16 GB0.128 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FlashDual 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 focusDigital zoom, Geo tagging 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA) (30 fps)Yes 
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing cameraYes  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Features Music recognition 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA, RA, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4MP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.264, WMV, RealVideo  
RadioFM, Stereo, RDS, Visual RadioFM 
StreamingYesVideo 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
BrowserS60 OSS Browser, supports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, Flash Lite (3.0)WebKit browser, supports: supports: HTML 
Built-in online services support Facebook, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, GPRS 
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-GPSA-GPS 
Navigation Turn-by-turn navigation 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, 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, Calculator, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, Notes, Barcode reader 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text input (T9)SMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle 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.

Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1  
GamesN-Gage compatibleYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.0, EDR2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP), SIM Access (SAP)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), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, gYes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage deviceMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connector microUSB 
OtherTV-Out, DLNA, UPnP, Computer sync, OTA sync, VoIPComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, Push-to-TalkVoice 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

11 Aug 200824 Aug 2010 
FCC ID value: QEYRM-247 linkFCC ID value: PY7A3880091 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.

   
Head0.58 W/kg0.76 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.78 W/kg0.50 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced26 Aug 200816 Jun 2010 

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