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Samsung Focus S Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung i937 PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 9.7

Posted: 12 Sep 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 06 Nov 2011)

Nokia Lumia 610 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 8.5

Posted: 27 Feb 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSWindows Phone 7.5 MangoWindows Phone 7.5 Mango 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.96 x 2.63 x 0.33 inches (126 x 67 x 8 mm)4.69 x 2.44 x 0.47 inches (119 x 62 x 12 mm) 
Weight3.90 oz (111 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		4.64 oz (132 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock keyRight: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key 
Colors Black, Pink, Blue, White 
Display
Physical size4.3 inches3.7 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.

217 ppi252 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 AMOLED PlusTFT 
Colors16 777 21665 536 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time6.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		6.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time10.4 days (250 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		24.2 days (580 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G) 7.50 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 35.00 hours 
Video playback 7.00 hours 
Capacity1650 mAh1300 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 S1 MSM7227A 
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, 1400 MHzSingle core, 800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A5 
Graphics processorYesAdreno 200 (enhanced) 
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.

 256 MB RAM 
Built-in storage16 GB8 GB 
Camera
Camera8 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.

 F2.2 
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 28mm 
FeaturesAuto focusAuto focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Frames 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (29 fps)640x480 (VGA) (30 fps) 
Recording format MPEG4 
FeaturesVideo callingDigital image stabilization, Continuous autofocus 
Front-facing camera1.3 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, WMA, M4A (Apple lossless), M4BMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4MPEG4, H.264, WMV, AVI, 3GPP 
RadioFM, Stereo, RDSFM, Stereo 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, HTML5supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, XHTML 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Micro SIM Yes 
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, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigationTurn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI) 
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 (Office 2007, Office 2003), Calculator, World clock, MemoCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, Notes 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingWindows Live / MSNWindows Live / MSN 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)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), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 a, b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspotYesYes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesUSB chargingUSB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Additional microphone/s for Noise cancellation 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4  
OtherVoice 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

09 Nov 201107 Mar 2012 
FCC ID value: A3LSGHI937 linkFCC ID value: QTLRM-835 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.

   
Head0.33 W/kg1.27 W/kg 
Body0.71 W/kg0.97 W/kg 
Product Specific Use 1.50 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission 1.50 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced12 Sep 201127 Feb 2012 
Shopping information
AccessoriesBattery, Charger, USB Cable, Hands-free 3.5mm Stereo Headset, Quick Start GuideMicroUSB Charger AC- 50, Battery BP-3L, Charging and Data Cable CA-190CD, Stereo Headset WH-208, Quick guide, Product information booklet 
MSRP price   
$ 550  

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