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Samsung Captivate vs Samsung Exhilarate

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Samsung Captivate Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-I897 PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 7.9

Posted: 18 Jun 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

Samsung Exhilarate Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-i577, Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate PA Rating - 7
Posted: 09 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 10 Jun 2012)

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.3, 2.2, 2.1) TouchWiz UIAndroid (2.3.6) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.78 x 2.50 x 0.39 inches (121 x 64 x 10 mm)4.80 x 2.48 x 0.46 inches (122 x 63 x 12 mm) 
Weight4.50 oz (128 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		4.60 oz (130 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Side Keys Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key 
Display
Physical size4.0 inches4.0 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.

233 ppi233 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.

Super AMOLEDSuper AMOLED 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time5.83 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		7.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		10.4 days (250 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1500 mAh1750 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.

Samsung Exynos 3  
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, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A8Dual core, 1200 MHz 
Graphics processorPowerVR SGX540Yes 
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 RAM1024 MB RAM / 4096 MB ROM 
Built-in storage16 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels5 megapixels 
Flash LED 
FeaturesAuto focus, Smile detection, ISO control, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Panorama, Scenes, Effects, Self-timerAuto focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (29 fps)1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) 
Features Video calling 
Front-facing camera 1.3 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), OGG, MIDIMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, 3GP, 3GPP, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivXMPEG4, H.263, H.264 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
BrowserAndroid Browser, supports: supports: HTML, Flashsupports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash 
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), PicasaYouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
LTE 700 MHz Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGELTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, 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-GPSGPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn 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, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, MemoCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input (XT9)SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
OTA Software updates Yes 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.03.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), File Transfer (FTP), 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)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, nYes 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherTV-Out, DLNA, Computer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (72 voices), Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3M3 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD 
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 Jun 2010  
FCC ID value: A3LSGHI897 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.

   
Head0.42 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.49 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced18 Jun 201009 Jan 2012 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 200  

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