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Samsung Star vs Samsung Solstice SGH-A887

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Also known as Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung S5230, Samsung GT-S5230 PA Rating - 6.5
User Rating - 8

Posted: 10 Mar 2009
Market Status: Released

Samsung Solstice SGH-A887 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 6
User Rating - 7.4

Posted: 29 Jul 2009
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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Design
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.09 x 2.09 x 0.47 inches (104 x 53 x 11.9 mm)4.30 x 2.10 x 0.50 inches (109 x 53 x 13 mm) 
Weight3.25 oz (92 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		3.33 oz (94 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock keyLeft: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Other 
Display
Physical size3.0 inches3.0 inches 
Resolution240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 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.

155 ppi155 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 
TouchscreenResistiveResistive 
Battery
Talk time10.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		5.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time33.3 days (800 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		10.4 days (250 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Capacity1000 mAh1000 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Built-in storage0.05 GB0.189 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels2 megapixels 
FeaturesSmile detection, Digital zoomBurst mode, Digital zoom 
Camcorder320x240 (QVGA) (15 fps)Yes 
Features Video sharing 
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDIMP3, AAC, RealAudio 7, RealAudio 8 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4 
RadioFM  
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, WAP 2.0HTML, WAP 2.0 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 850, 1900 MHz 
DataEDGEHSDPA 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.

 A-GPS 
Phone features
Phonebook2000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID2000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, Converter, World clock (Office 2003, PDF), Timer, Stopwatch, NotesCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Notes 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPYes 
Instant Messaging Yes 
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.

YesYes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.12.0, EDR 
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), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced 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), SIM Access (SAP) 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
Charging connectorProprietary  
OtherComputer syncComputer sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (72 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer 
OtherVoice recordingVoice 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

03 Apr 200922 Jun 2009 
FCC ID value: A3LGTS5230 linkFCC ID value: A3LSGHA887 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.

   
Head1.04 W/kg1.23 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.32 W/kg0.54 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced10 Mar 200930 Jul 2009 
Scheduled release

Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America

 Q3 2009 (Official) 

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