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Also known as Samsung GT-S8500 PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 9.4

Posted: 14 Feb 2010
Market Status: Released

Nokia 701 Remove phone

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Also known as Nokia Helen PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 9.8

Posted: 24 Aug 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSbada (2.0, 1.0)Symbian (Belle) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.65 x 2.20 x 0.43 inches (118 x 56 x 10.9 mm)4.61 x 2.24 x 0.43 inches (117.2 x 56.8 x 11 mm) 
Weight4.09 oz (116 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		4.62 oz (131 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		 
Colors Black, Purple, Gray 
Display
Physical size3.3 inches3.5 inches 
Resolution480 x 800 pixels360 x 640 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.

283 ppi210 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.

Super AMOLEDLCD 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time15.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		17.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		 
Stand-by time25.0 days (600 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		21.0 days (504 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		 
Talk time (3G)7.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		6.75 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)22.9 days (550 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		23.0 days (551 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Music playback 71.40 hours 
Video playback 8.91 hours 
Capacity1500 mAh1300 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - 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.

1000 MHzSingle core, 1000 MHz, ARM11 
Graphics processor Broadcom BCM2763 chip, GPU @ 250 MHz with 128 MB  
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.

 512 MB RAM / 1024 MB ROM 
Built-in storage2 GB8 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels8 megapixels 
FlashLEDDual LED 
FeaturesAuto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Blink detection, Geo tagging, PanoramaFace detection, Exposure compensation, Geo tagging, Self-timer 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) 
Recording format MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
FeaturesVideo callingDigital image stabilization 
Front-facing cameraYes0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
FeaturesMusic recognition  
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, M4A (Apple lossless) 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMVMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GPP, RealVideo 10 
RadioFM, RDS, Recording optionFM, Stereo, RDS, FM Transmiter 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
Internet browsing
BrowserDolphin Browser 2.0, supports: supports: HTML, RSSsupports: supports: HTML, XHTML, Flash Lite (4.0), RSS, CSS, WML 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, GPRS 
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-GPSGPS, A-GPS 
NavigationYesTurn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI) 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, World clockCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF, Other, ZIP), Calculator, Notes 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
OTA Software updates 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.

 Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1 
API JSR-75, JSR-82, JSR-118, JSR-135, JSR-139, JSR-172, JSR-177, JSR-179, JSR-184, JSR-205, JSR-211, JSR-226, JSR-234, JSR-248, JSR-256, JSR-257, IAP Info API, eSWT UI API 1.0.3, Nokia UI API 1.4, In-App Purchase API 1.0 
Games Angry Birds Magic with NFC, Asphalt 5 with NFC for multiplayer gaming 
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.03.0 
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), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBProprietary 
OtherTV-Out, Computer syncTV-Out, NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA, AMR), Video ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Compass 
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

02 Feb 201006 Aug 2011 
FCC ID value: A3LGTS8500 linkFCC ID value: PYARM-774 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.

   
Head1.00 W/kg1.06 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body1.02 W/kg0.85 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced 24 Aug 2011 

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