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Samsung SGH-T401G vs Nokia 6790 Surge

Samsung SGH-T401G Remove phone

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User Rating - 8

Posted: 23 Oct 2009
Market Status: Released

Nokia 6790 Surge Remove phone

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Also known as Nokia Mako PA Rating - 6
User Rating - 5.7

Posted: 26 May 2009
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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Design
Device type Smart phone 
OS Symbian (9.3) S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2 
Form factorSide-SliderSide-Slider 
Dimensions4.40 x 2.00 x 0.70 inches (112 x 51 x 18 mm)3.84 x 2.28 x 0.61 inches (97.6 x 58 x 15.6 mm) 
Weight4.34 oz (123 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
4.38 oz (124 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2)Full keyboard, Soft keys (2) 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter  
Display
Physical size2.1 inches2.4 inches 
Resolution176 x 220 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.

134 ppi167 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 
Colors 16 777 216 
Battery
Talk time5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
 
Stand-by time15.0 days (360 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
16.7 days (400 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
 
Talk time (3G) 4.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G) 16.7 days (400 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
 
Music playback 17.00 hours 
Capacity 1500 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
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 ROM 
Built-in storage 0.12 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC 
Camera
Camera1.3 megapixels2 megapixels 
Features White balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Effects, Self-timer 
CamcorderYesYes 
Features Video sharing 
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, RealVideo 10 
Radio FM 
Streaming Yes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: WAPS60 OSS Browser, supports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, Flash Lite (3.0), CSS, JavaScript 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 850, 1900 MHz 
DataGPRSHSDPA 3.6 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.

 GPS 
Phone features
Phonebook1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Converter, World clock, Stopwatch, MemoCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, Converter, World clock 
MessagingSMS, MMS (T9), Predictive text inputSMS, MMS (T9), Predictive text input 
E-mail IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant Messaging AOL, Windows Live / MSN, ICQ 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

YesMidp 2.0, CLDC 1.1 
Games Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.0, EDR2.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), 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), Basic Imaging (BIP), Basic Printing (BPP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectorProprietarymicroUSB 
Headphones connector 2.5mm 
Other Computer sync, SyncML 
Other features
NotificationsPolyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone 
Sensors Accelerometer 
OtherVoice 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

21 May 200930 Jun 2009 
FCC ID value: A3LSGHT401G linkFCC ID value: QMNRM-599 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.

   
Head0.47 W/kg0.81 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.76 W/kg0.20 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
EU SAR   
Head 0.77 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced 13 Jul 2009 
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