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Pantech Element vs Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9

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PA Rating - 8
Posted: 09 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 22 Jan 2012)

Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7.5
Posted: 22 Mar 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeTabletTablet 
OSAndroid (4.0, 3.2)Android (3.0) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions8.36 x 6.12 x 0.42 inches (212 x 155 x 11 mm)9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches (230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm) 
Weight16.57 oz (470 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		15.98 oz (453 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
RuggedWater proof (Water)  
Display
Physical size8.0 inches8.9 inches 
Resolution1024 x 768 pixels1280 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.

160 ppi170 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 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensorLight sensor 
Battery
Stand-by time25.0 days (600 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		  
Capacity6400 mAh6000 mAh 
Type Li - Ion 
Not user replaceableYesYes 
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 S3 APQ8060  
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, 1500 MHz, ScorpionDual core, 1000 MHz 
Graphics processorAdreno 220Yes 
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.

1024 MB RAM  
Built-in storage16 GB64 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB  
Camera
Camera5 megapixels3 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
Features Auto focus 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)1280x720 (720p HD) 
FeaturesVideo callingVideo calling 
Front-facing camera2 megapixels2 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Playlists  
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playback  
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, Flashsupports: supports: HTML, Flash, RSS 
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), PicasaFacebook 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
LTE700 MHz Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz  
DataLTE, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRSHSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSPA (unspecified), HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Micro SIMYes  
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.

GPSA-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entriesUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer 
MessagingPredictive text inputPredictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
OTA Software updatesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR3.0, EDR 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 a, b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0Yes 
ConnectormicroUSBProprietary 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMIYes  
Charging connector Proprietary 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsFlight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneFlight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
OtherVoice commands, Voice recordingVoice recording 
Availability
Officially announced09 Jan 201222 Mar 2011 

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