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Samsung Galaxy S 4G vs HTC Radar

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Samsung Galaxy S 4G Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung Vibrant Plus, Samsung Vibrant 4G PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 7.7

Posted: 12 Jan 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Available (since 12 Jan 2011)

HTC Radar Remove phone

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Also known as HTC Omega, HTC Radar 4G PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 10

Posted: 01 Sep 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Discontinued as HTC Radar 4G

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.3, 2.2)Windows Phone 7.5 Mango 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 inches (122 x 65 x 10 mm)4.74 x 2.42 x 0.43 inches (120.5 x 61.5 x 10.9 mm) 
Weight4.16 oz (118 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		4.83 oz (137 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Side Keys Left: Volume control, Camera shutter 
Display
Physical size4.0 inches3.8 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 ppi246 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 AMOLEDS-LCD 
Colors16 777 216  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time 10.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time 20.0 days (480 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G)6.50 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		8.08 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		22.3 days (535 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Capacity1650 mAh1520 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 3Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 
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-A8Single core, 1000 MHz, Scorpion 
Graphics processorPowerVR SGX540Adreno 205 
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 RAM512 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 333 MHz) / DDR2 
Built-in storage1 GB8 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB  
Camera
Camera5 megapixels5 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.

 F2.2 
FeaturesAuto focus, Smile detection, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Panorama, Effects, Self-timerBack-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)1280x720 (720p HD) 
Recording format MPEG4 
FeaturesVideo callingVideo calling 
Front-facing cameraYes0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3MP3, WMA, M4A (Apple lossless), M4B 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4MPEG4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
BrowserAndroid Browser, supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, XHTML, Flashsupports: supports: HTML, HTML5 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS1700/2100, 2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSPA (unspecified), HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
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 
NavigationYesYes 
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, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, MemoCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input (XT9)SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeYes 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkWindows Live / MSN 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.02.1, EDR 
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), Headset (HSP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingUSB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherDLNA, Computer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Tethering, Computer 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 compatibilityM3, T3  
OtherVoice dialing (Speaker independent), Voice recordingVoice 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

18 Jan 201109 Feb 2012 
FCC ID value: A3LSGHT959V linkFCC ID value: NM8PI06130 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.

   
Head0.90 W/kg0.45 W/kg 
Measured in1700 MHz  
Body1.23 W/kg  
Measured in1700 MHz  
Product Specific Use 1.17 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission 1.59 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announcedYes01 Sep 2011 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 200$ 500 

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