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Also known as Samsung SPH-M370
Posted: 05 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Ting - Available (since 31 Jul 2012) Sprint - Discontinued

Samsung Montage Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung Array, Samsung SPH-M390
Posted: 03 Aug 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Available as Samsung Array (since 17 Sep 2012) Ting - Available as Samsung Array (since 27 Nov 2012) Virgin Mobile - Available (since 20 Aug 2012) Boost Mobile - Available as Samsung Array (since 11 Sep 2012)

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
Form factorClamshellSide-Slider 
Dimensions3.80 x 1.97 x 0.70 inches (97 x 50 x 18 mm)4.40 x 2.12 x 0.59 inches (112 x 54 x 15 mm) 
Weight3.70 oz (105 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.7 oz (105 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys, D-PadFull keyboard, Numeric keypad, D-Pad 
Side Keys Left: Volume control 
ColorsGray  
Display
Physical size2.4 inches1.4 inches 
Resolution240 x 320 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.

167 ppi286 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.

LCDTFT 
Additional display

Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

Yes  
Battery
Talk time5.40 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		4.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time 10.0 days (240 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1000 mAh1000 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.

 Qualcomm QSC6155 
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, 480 MHz 
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.

128 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM128 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM 
Built-in storage0.002 GB0.40 GB 
Storage expansion microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera1.3 megapixels2 megapixels 
FeaturesDigital zoom, Self-timerBurst mode, Panorama, Scenes 
Camcorder Yes 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formats MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4, 3GPP 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
Internet browsing
BrowserYesYes 
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, 1900 MHz800, 1900 MHz 
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.

GPSE911 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Picture IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, To-Do, CalculatorCalendar, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input (T9, XT9) 
E-mail Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR3.0 
ProfilesDial-up networking (DUN), Generic Access (GAP), 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/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), 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) 
USB USB 2.0 
Connector microUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connector microUSB 
Other features
NotificationsVibration, Silent mode, SpeakerphonePolyphonic ringtones (20 voices), Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibility M3, T4 
Other Voice recording, TTY/TDD 
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

10 Oct 201113 Jun 2012 
FCC ID value: A3LSPHM370 linkFCC ID value: A3LSPHM390 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.

   
Head0.75 W/kg1.09 W/kg 
Body0.79 W/kg1.09 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced05 Jan 2012  
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 20  

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