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Samsung Galaxy Xcover vs Sony Xperia go

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

Sony Xperia go Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 8.1

Posted: 30 May 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.3.6, 2.3.4)Android (2.3.7) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.80 x 2.60 x 0.47 inches (122 x 66 x 12 mm)4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 inches (111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm) 
Weight4.80 oz (136 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
3.88 oz (110 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock keyRight: Volume control 
RuggedWater (Water), Dust, Shock proofWater (Water), Dust proof 
IP certifiedIP 67.00IP 67.00 
ColorsGrayBlack, Yellow, White 
Display
Physical size3.6 inches3.5 inches 
Resolution320 x 480 pixels320 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 ppi165 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 14416 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesProximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time15.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
6.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time20.8 days (500 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
21.7 days (520 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Talk time (3G)6.60 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
5.50 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G)27.5 days (660 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
19.2 days (460 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
 
Music playback 45.00 hours 
Video playback 6.00 hours 
Capacity1500 mAh1305 mAh 
TypeLi - 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.

 ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 
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 MG2Dual core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 
Graphics processorYesARM Mali-400 
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 / 8192 MB ROM 
Built-in storage0.16 GB  
Maximum User Storage 4 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesAuto focusAuto focus, Touch to focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama, Self-timer 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA) (30 fps)1280x720 (720p HD) 
Recording format MPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GPP 
Features Digital image stabilization, Video light 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback, Music recognition, Sound effects 
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR, 3GPP, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD, AVI, 3GPP 
RadioFM, Stereo, RDSFM, Stereo, RDS 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLsupports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash, CSS 2.1, CSS 3 
Built-in online services supportFacebookFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, 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.

GPSGPS 
NavigationYesTurn-by-turn navigation 
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, Flashlight (Camera flash), CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Flashlight, Calculator, Stopwatch 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkSkype, Google Talk 
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), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspotYesYes 
Wi-Fi DirectYes  
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherTethering, Computer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Compass, Barometer 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, 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

04 Nov 2011  
FCC ID value: A3LGTS5690 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/kg  
Body0.73 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced10 Aug 201130 May 2012 
Shopping information
Accessories Stereo headset, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation. 
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