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OPPO Find 5 Remove phone

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Also known as OPPO X909 PA Rating - 8
Posted: 12 Dec 2012
Market Status: Released

Sony Xperia Z Remove phone

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Also known as Sony C6603 PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 9.2

Posted: 07 Jan 2013
Market Status: Released

Google Nexus 4 Remove phone

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Also known as LG Nexus 4, LG Optimus G Nexus, LG E960, LG Optimus Nexus PA Rating - 9
User Rating - 9.8

Posted: 29 Oct 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Available (since 15 Nov 2012)
Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phoneSmart phone
OSAndroid (4.1.2)Android (4.1.2)Android (4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2)
Form factorCandybarCandybarCandybar
Dimensions5.58 x 2.71 x 0.35 inches (141.8 x 68.8 x 8.9 mm)5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (139 x 71 x 7.9 mm)5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 inches (133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm)
Weight5.82 oz (165 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		5.15 oz (146 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		4.90 oz (139 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
Side KeysLeft: Lock/Unlock key; Right: Volume controlRight: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key 
Rugged Water (Water), Dust proof 
IP certified IP 57 
Colors Black, Purple, White 
Display
Physical size5.0 inches5.0 inches4.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels1080 x 1920 pixels768 x 1280 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.

441 ppi443 ppi318 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.

IPS LCDTFTIPS LCD
Colors16 777 21616 777 21616 777 216
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass
Battery
Talk time 11.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		15.30 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
Stand-by time 22.9 days (550 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		16.2 days (390 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
Talk time (3G) 14.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G) 22.1 days (530 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Music playback 40.00 hours 
Video playback 5.50 hours 
Capacity2500 mAh2330 mAh2100 mAh
TypeLi - Ion Li - Polymer
Not user replaceableYes Yes
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 Pro APQ8064Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
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.

Quad core, 1500 MHz, KraitQuad core, 1500 MHz, KraitQuad core, 1500 MHz, Krait
Graphics processorAdreno 320Adreno 320Adreno 320
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.

2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 533 MHz)2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel)2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 533 MHz) / LPDDR2
Built-in storage16 GB16 GB8 GB
Storage expansion microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera13 megapixels13.1 megapixels8 megapixels
FlashDual LEDLEDLED
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.

F2.2  
FeaturesAuto focus, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, Effects, Self-timerAuto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Effects, Voice activation
Camcorder1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)1920x1080 (1080p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
Recording format MPEG4 
FeaturesVideo callingDigital image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Video callingVideo calling
Front-facing camera1.9 megapixels2.2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Video capture 1920x1080 (1080p HD) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback
Supported formatsMP3, FLAC, WMA, WAV, AMR, OGG, MIDIMP3, FLAC, WAV, MP4, AMR, 3GPP, OGGMP3
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, AVI, 3GP, MOV, Flash Video, MKVMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Radio FM, Stereo, RDS 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, VideoAudio, Video
YouTube playerYesYesYes
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, HTML5supports: supports: HTML, HTML5supports: supports: HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), PicasaFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, TwitterYouTube (upload), Picasa
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600 MHz 
DataHSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRSLTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s, LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRSHSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
Micro SIMYesYesYes
Global RoamingYesYesYes
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.

GPS, A-GPSGPS, A-GPS, GlonassA-GPS
NavigationYesYesTurn-by-turn navigation
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 IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2013, Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input (T9)
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle TalkGoogle Talk
OTA Software updates  Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth4.04.04.0
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Handsfree (HFP), Health Device Profile (HDP), Human Interface Device (HID), Host Interface Device Profile, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Proximity Monitor Profile over LEAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), 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), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)
Wi-Fi802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz802.11 b, g, n
Mobile hotspotYesYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectYesYesYes
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0USB 2.0
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSBmicroUSB
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB Host, USB charging
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
HDMI via microUSBvia microUSB
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSBmicroUSB
OtherNFC, DLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, DLNA, MHL, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncTV-Out, NFC, DLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Hearing aid compatibility M3M3
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice 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

05 Feb 201319 Jan 201307 Sep 2012
FCC ID value: R9C-X909 linkFCC ID value: PY7PM-0280 linkFCC ID value: ZNFE960 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.

   
Head0.49 W/kg0.52 W/kg0.55 W/kg
Body0.75 W/kg0.61 W/kg1.27 W/kg
Product Specific Use0.75 W/kg1.10 W/kg1.27 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission1.02 W/kg1.57 W/kg1.50 W/kg
Availability
Officially announced12 Dec 201207 Jan 201329 Oct 2012
Shopping information
AccessoriesPower adapter, USB Cable, Headphones USB sync/charge cable, AC Adapter and cable, SIM ejection tool, Safety and Warranty information, Quick start guide
MSRP price   
$ 499 $ 299

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