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Also known as Sharp STX-2 PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 9.5

Posted: 20 Jul 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

Samsung Mythic Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-A897 PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 7.7

Posted: 05 Oct 2009
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
Form factorSide-SliderCandybar 
Dimensions4.20 x 2.20 x 0.60 inches (107 x 56 x 15 mm)4.49 x 2.06 x 0.50 inches (114 x 52 x 13 mm) 
Weight5.00 oz (142 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.80 oz (108 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard  
Side Keys Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key 
Display
Physical size3.0 inches3.3 inches 
Resolution240 x 400 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.

155 ppi223 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 
TouchscreenYesResistive 
Features Light sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time3.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		3.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time10.0 days (240 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		10.5 days (252 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1240 mAh1150 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Built-in storage0.08 GB0.18 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
Flash LED 
FeaturesDigital zoomAuto focus, Digital zoom 
CamcorderYesYes 
FeaturesVideo sharing  
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byPlaylists  
FeaturesMusic recognitionMusic recognition 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC+, AMR, MIDIMP3, AAC, eAAC+, AMR, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4 
StreamingAudioYes 
Broadcast Mobile TVMediaFloMediaFlo 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLsupports: supports: HTML 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 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-GPSGPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID2000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, World clock 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS (T9), Predictive text input 
E-mailYesYes 
Instant MessagingYesAOL, AIM, Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk 
OTA Software updatesYesYes 
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.

 Yes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.12.0, EDR 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), 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) 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer syncTV-Out, Computer sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (72 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Sensors Accelerometer 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T4  
OtherVoice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD 
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

 30 Sep 2009 
 FCC ID value: A3LSGHA897 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 1.08 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Body 0.64 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced19 Jul 201005 Oct 2009 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 100  

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