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Samsung Star 3 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung Tocco Lite 2, Samsung S5220 PA Rating - 7
Posted: 19 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released

Samsung Wave 525 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung S5250, Samsung Wave 2 PA Rating - 6.5
User Rating - 8.8

Posted: 15 Jun 2010
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneSmart phone 
OS bada (1.1) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.02 x 2.28 x 0.45 inches (102 x 58 x 11.5 mm)4.31 x 2.17 x 0.47 inches (109.5 x 55 x 11.9 mm) 
Weight3.35 oz (95 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.53 oz (100 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Side Keys Right: Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key 
Colors Black, Pink, White 
Display
Physical size3.0 inches3.2 inches 
Resolution240 x 320 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.

133 ppi146 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 262 144 
TouchscreenYesCapacitive, Multi-touch 
Features Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time14.70 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		14.60 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time26.0 days (625 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		38.5 days (923 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1000 mAh1200 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Built-in storage0.02 GB0.1 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

F2.8  
Features Geo tagging 
Camcorder220x176 (15 fps)320x240 (QVGA) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Features Music recognition 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMAMP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
RadioFM, Stereo, RDSFM, Recording option 
Streaming Yes 
Internet browsing
BrowserOpera miniDolfin 2.0 , supports: supports: HTML 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
DataEDGE, GPRSEDGE 
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
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mail 
Instant MessagingWindows Live / MSN, Yahoo!, Google TalkYes 
Games Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.03.0 
Profiles 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), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesUSB charging  
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer syncComputer sync, OTA sync, SyncML 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Sensors Accelerometer 
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

 10 Sep 2010 
 FCC ID value: A3LGTS5250 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.

   
Head 0.63 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Body 0.52 W/kg 
Measured in 850 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced19 Jan 201214 Jun 2010 
Scheduled release

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

 Q3 2010 (Official) 

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