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Samsung T249 vs Samsung T159

Samsung T249 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-T249 PA Rating - 5
Posted: 26 Jul 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Discontinued

Samsung T159 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-T159
Posted: 21 Jun 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Available (since 13 Aug 2012)

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Design
Device typeBasic phoneBasic phone 
Form factorSliderClamshell 
Dimensions3.90 x 1.90 x 0.60 inches (99 x 48 x 15 mm)3.8 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches (97 x 48 x 15 mm) 
Weight3.20 oz (91 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
2.9 oz (82 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-PadNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-Pad 
Side Keys Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter 
Colors Black 
Display
Physical size 1.8 inches 
Resolution176 x 220 pixels128 x 160 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.

 116 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 
Colors65 536  
Additional display

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

 Yes 
Resolution

Resolution - Refers to the width and the length od the additional display

 96 x 96 pixels 
Physical Size 1.07 inches 
Battery
Talk time4.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time13.0 days (312 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
11.0 days (264 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Capacity800 mAh800 mAh 
TypeLi - Ion  
Hardware
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, ST Ericsson DA6809-L 
Built-in storage0.1 GB  
Maximum User Storage 0.256 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB  
Camera
Camera1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels 
FeaturesBurst mode, Digital zoomDigital zoom 
CamcorderOther, 176 x 144 pixels 15 fpsYes 
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, MP4, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GPMPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, 3GPP 
Speakers Loudspeaker 
Streaming Audio, Video 
Internet browsing
BrowserAccess NetFront v3.5, supports: supports: XHTML, WAP 2.0supports: supports: HTML 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 1700/2100 MHz 
DataEDGEHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS 
Global RoamingYes  
Phone features
Phonebook1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID  
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Currency converter, NotepadCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text input (T9)SMS, MMS 
E-mailYesYes 
Instant MessagingAOL, Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!Yes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.0, EDRYes 
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), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), Handsfree (HFP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), SIM Access (SAP) 
USBYes  
ConnectormicroUSB  
FeaturesMass storage device  
OtherComputer sync, SyncML  
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3, AMR, MIDI), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones (40 voices), Vibration, Flight mode, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T3M3, T4 
OtherVoice 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

22 Jul 201030 May 2012 
FCC ID value: A3LSGHT249 linkFCC ID value: A3LSGHT159 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.

   
Head0.27 W/kg0.63 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.40 W/kg0.59 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
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