Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G vs Samsung Galaxy Discover
Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G
Also known as Samsung SCH-R820
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: MetroPCS - Available (since 06 Dec 2012)
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | Android (2.3) | Android (4.0) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.52 x 2.46 x 0.47 inches (115 x 62 x 12 mm) | 4.44 x 2.42 x 0.45 inches (112.8 x 61.5 x 11.5 mm) | |
| Weight | 4.34 oz (123 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 4.30 oz (122 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | ||
| Colors | White |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 3.6 inches | 3.5 inches | |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels | 320 x 480 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. | 158 ppi | 165 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 | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass | Proximity sensor |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 3.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | 7.30 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 18.3 days (440 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | ||
| Capacity | 2100 mAh | 1300 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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-A8 | Single core, 800 MHz | |
| Graphics processor | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in storage | 1.38 GB | 4 GB | |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 3.2 megapixels | 3 megapixels | |
| Flash | Yes | LED | |
| Features | Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Auto focus | |
| Camcorder | Yes | Yes | |
| Front-facing camera | 1.3 megapixels |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | Album, Artist, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | |
| Supported formats | MP3 | MP3 | |
| Video playback | |||
| Features
Features - Shows any special features of the particular phone's multimedia | Zoom, Stretch to fullscreen | ||
| Supported formats | MPEG4 | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 | |
| Speakers | Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | |
| Streaming | Audio, Video | ||
| YouTube player | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5 | |
| Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload), Picasa | YouTube (upload), Picasa |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | ||
| UMTS | 850, 1900 MHz | ||
| LTE | 1700/2100 MHz | ||
| Data | LTE, EV-DO Rev.A | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | |
| 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. | GPS | A-GPS | |
| Navigation | Yes | Turn-by-turn navigation |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Google Talk | Google Talk |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | 3.0 | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | microUSB | ||
| Other | Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer | |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M4, T3 | ||
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice 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 | 03 Apr 2012 | ||
| FCC ID value: A3LSCHR820 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. | |||
| Head | 0.78 W/kg | ||
| Body | 0.68 W/kg | ||
| Product Specific Use | 0.68 W/kg | ||
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.47 W/kg |
