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Samsung Galaxy Xcover Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung S5690 PA Rating - 6
User Rating - 6.3

Posted: 10 Aug 2011
Market Status: Released

Samsung Xcover 2 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung C3350 User Rating - 8.5

Posted: 06 Dec 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneFeature phone 
OSAndroid (2.3.6, 2.3.4)  
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.80 x 2.60 x 0.47 inches (122 x 66 x 12 mm)4.80 x 2.09 x 0.70 inches (122 x 53 x 17.9 mm) 
Weight4.80 oz (136 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		3.88 oz (110 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		 
Design features Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-Pad 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key  
RuggedWater (Water), Dust, Shock proofWater (Water), Dust, Shock proof 
IP certifiedIP 67.00IP 67.00 
ColorsGray  
Display
Physical size3.6 inches2.2 inches 
Resolution320 x 480 pixels240 x 320 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 ppi182 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.

TFTTFT 
Colors262 144262 144 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touch  
FeaturesProximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass  
Battery
Talk time15.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		19.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		 
Stand-by time20.8 days (500 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		41.7 days (1000 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		 
Talk time (3G)6.60 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		  
Stand-by time (3G)27.5 days (660 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		  
Capacity1500 mAh1300 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - 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, 800 MHz, Marvell MG2  
Graphics processorYes  
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 storage0.16 GB0.038 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels2 megapixels 
FlashLED  
FeaturesAuto focusDigital zoom, Night mode, Self-timer 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA) (30 fps)220x176 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Playlists  
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playback  
Supported formatsMP3MP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264  
RadioFM, Stereo, RDSFM, RDS 
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
StreamingAudio, Video  
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML  
Built-in online services supportFacebookFacebook, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz  
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEEDGE, 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.

GPS  
NavigationYes  
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID1000 entries 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Flashlight (Camera flash), CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Flashlight, Calculator, Converter, World clock, Stopwatch, Memo 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS (100 messages), MMS 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkYes 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.03.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), AMP Manager Protocol (A2MP), 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 Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n  
Mobile hotspotYes  
Wi-Fi DirectYes  
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSB  
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device 
Headphones connector3.5mm  
Charging connectormicroUSB  
OtherTethering, Computer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone  
SensorsAccelerometer  
OtherVoice 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

04 Nov 201107 Oct 2011 
FCC ID value: A3LGTS5690 linkFCC ID value: A3LGTC3350 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.

   
Head0.53 W/kg0.99 W/kg 
Body0.73 W/kg1.03 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced10 Aug 2011  
Shopping information
Accessories Battery, charging cable, headset, manual 

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