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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Tablet | Tablet | |
| OS | Android (4.0, 3.2) | iOS (6.1, 6) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches (230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm) | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.28 inches (200 x 134.7 x 7.2 mm) | |
| Weight | 16.05 oz (455 g) the average is 4.4 oz (127 g) | 11.01 oz (312 g) the average is 4.4 oz (127 g) | |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 8.9 inches | 7.9 inches | |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 768 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. | 170 ppi | 162 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. | TFT | IPS LCD | |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor | Light sensor |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6100 mAh | ||
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Polymer | |
| Not user replaceable | Yes | 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. | Apple A5 | ||
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 | Dual core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | |
| Graphics processor | Yes | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | |
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 RAM | ||
| Built-in storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 3 megapixels | 5 megapixels | |
| Flash | 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. | F2.4 | ||
| Features | Auto focus | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Geo tagging | |
| Camcorder | 1280x720 (720p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | |
| Features | Video calling | Digital image stabilization, Video calling | |
| Front-facing camera | 2 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels | |
| Video capture | 1280x720 (720p HD) |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists | ||
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | ||
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, OGG, MIDI | MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless) | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD | MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, AVI, MOV | |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | ||
| YouTube player | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | Safari | ||
| supports | HTML, Flash, RSS | HTML, HTML5 | |
| Built-in online services support | Facebook, YouTube (upload), Flickr, Twitter |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 850, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| LTE | 700 MHz Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz | 700 MHz Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz | |
| Data | LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | |
| nano-SIM | Yes | ||
| Global Roaming | Yes | ||
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-GPS | A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | |
| Navigation | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID | Unlimited entries | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF, .tiff, .gif (images); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information)), Calculator | |
| Messaging | Predictive text input | Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Google Talk | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3.0, EDR | 4.0 | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n | 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz | |
| USB | Yes | Yes | |
| Connector | Proprietary | Proprietary | |
| Features | USB charging | ||
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | Proprietary | Proprietary | |
| Other | DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync | Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Flight mode, Silent mode | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
| Other | Voice recording | 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 | 28 Oct 2011 | ||
| FCC ID value: A3LSGHI957 link |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 28 Aug 2011 | 23 Oct 2012 |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP price | |||
| $ 459 |
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