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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

Samsung Galaxy Y Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung S5360 PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 6.7

Posted: 24 Aug 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSbada (2.0, 1.0)Android (2.3) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.65 x 2.20 x 0.43 inches (118 x 56 x 10.9 mm)4.09 x 2.28 x 0.45 inches (104 x 58 x 11.5 mm) 
Weight4.09 oz (116 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.44 oz (98 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Display
Physical size3.3 inches3.0 inches 
Resolution480 x 800 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.

283 ppi133 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 AMOLEDTFT 
Colors16 777 216262 144 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassProximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time15.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		17.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time25.0 days (600 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		35.4 days (850 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G)7.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		6.16 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)22.9 days (550 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		22.5 days (540 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Capacity1500 mAh1200 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, 832 MHz 
Built-in storage2 GB0.16 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels2 megapixels 
FlashLED  
FeaturesAuto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Blink detection, Geo tagging, PanoramaSmile detection, Panorama 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)320x240 (QVGA) (15 fps) 
Recording format MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing cameraYes  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesMusic recognitionAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR, OGG 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMVMPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GPP 
RadioFM, RDS, Recording optionFM, Stereo 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
BrowserDolphin Browser 2.0, supports: supports: HTML, RSSAndroid Browser, supports: supports: HTML, Flash Lite 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, Twitter  
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 7.2 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-GPSGPS 
NavigationYesYes 
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, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Push e-mail 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk 
Games Yes 
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)  
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 connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherTV-Out, Computer syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
OtherVoice recordingVoice dialing, 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 201026 Aug 2011 
FCC ID value: A3LGTS8500 linkFCC ID value: A3LGTS5360 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/kg0.57 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body1.02 W/kg0.64 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced 24 Aug 2011 

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