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Sonim XP STRIKE Remove phone

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PA Rating - 8
Posted: 19 Dec 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Available (since 24 Dec 2012)

Samsung Rugby III Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-A997 PA Rating - 3
Posted: 29 Nov 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 14 Dec 2012)

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
OSBrew Mobile Platform (Brew MP)  
Form factorCandybarClamshell 
Dimensions4.95 x 2.3 x 0.98 inches (126 x 58 x 25 mm)4.1 x 2.1 x 0.8 inches (104 x 53 x 20 mm) 
Weight6.52 oz (185 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		4.7 oz (133 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys, D-Pad  
Side KeysLeft: Other; Right: Volume control, Other  
RuggedWater (Water), Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity proofWater (Water), Dust, Shock proof 
IP certifiedIP 68IP 67 
MIL-STD-810 certifiedYesYes 
Display
Physical size 2.4 inches 
Resolution240 x 320 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.

 167 ppi 
Colors 262 144 
Additional display

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

 Color, CSTN 
Physical Size 1.3 inches 
Colors

Colors - Shows the number of colors that the additional display supports

 65 536 
Battery
Talk time9.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		9.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time 20.0 days (480 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1950 mAh1300 mAh 
Type Li - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

QualcommSTE PNX6809L 
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, 468 MHz 
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.

256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM128 MB RAM 
Built-in storage 0.256 GB 
Maximum User Storage0.170 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSDmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels3 megapixels 
FlashLED  
FeaturesExposure compensation, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Night mode, Effects  
CamcorderOther, 176 x 144 pixelsYes 
Recording formatMPEG4, 3GP  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byPlaylists  
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, 3GP  
RadioFM, Stereo, RDS  
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker 
Internet browsing
BrowserYessupports: supports: WAP 2.0 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz  
GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataEV-DO Rev.AHSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Global Roaming Yes 
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.

GPSGPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigationYes 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID1000 entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Flashlight (Camera flash), Calculator, Unit converter, World clock, Stopwatch, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
OTA Software updates Yes 
Connectivity
BluetoothYes2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP)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), 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) 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB charging  
Headphones connector3.5mmmicroUSB 
Charging connector microUSB 
OtherTethering, Computer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T3M3, T3 
OtherVoice recording, Push-to-TalkVoice recording, TTY/TDD, Push-to-Talk 
Regulatory Approval
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.

   
Head1.39 W/kg  
Body0.49 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced19 Dec 201229 Nov 2012 

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