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Sonim XP STRIKE vs Verizon Wireless Casio G’zOne Ravine 2

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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)

Verizon Wireless Casio G’zOne Ravine 2 Remove phone

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Also known as Verizon Wireless Casio C781 User Rating - 5.3

Posted: 15 Nov 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 17 Nov 2011)

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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)4.33 x 1.99 x 0.83 inches (110 x 51 x 21 mm) 
Weight6.52 oz (185 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		4.85 oz (138 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys, D-PadNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-Pad 
Side KeysLeft: Other; Right: Volume control, OtherLeft: Volume control, Other 
RuggedWater (Water), Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity proofWater, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature proof 
IP certifiedIP 68  
MIL-STD-810 certifiedYesYes 
Display
Physical size 2.2 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.

 182 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.

 TFT 
Additional display

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

 Color, CSTN 
Resolution

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

 128 x 128 pixels 
Physical Size 1.38 inches 
Battery
Talk time9.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		4.68 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time 21.1 days (506 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1950 mAh1150 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.

Qualcomm  
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 ROM256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM 
Maximum User Storage0.170 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSDmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesExposure compensation, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Night mode, EffectsAuto focus 
CamcorderOther, 176 x 144 pixelsYes 
Recording formatMPEG4, 3GP  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byPlaylists  
Supported formatsMP3  
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, 3GPMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 
RadioFM, Stereo, RDS  
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
Internet browsing
BrowserYesOpera Mini 
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 MHz800, 1900 MHz 
GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DO Rev.AGPRS, EV-DO Rev.A 
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, E911 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigationYes 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID1000 entries 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Flashlight (Camera flash), Calculator, Unit converter, World clock, Stopwatch, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Flashlight (Standalone unit), Lunar calendar 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input (T9) 
E-mailYes  
Instant Messaging Yes 
OTA Software updates Yes 
Connectivity
BluetoothYes3.0 
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), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) 
USBYesYes 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB charging  
Headphones connector3.5mm2.5mm 
Charging connector microUSB 
OtherTethering, Computer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphonePolyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Silent mode 
Sensors Pedometer, Compass, Thermometer 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T3M4, T4 
OtherVoice recording, Push-to-TalkTTY/TDD, Push-to-Talk 
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

 17 Jun 2011 
 FCC ID value: JYC78 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.

   
Head1.39 W/kg1.00 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Body0.49 W/kg1.12 W/kg 
Measured in 850 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced19 Dec 201215 Nov 2011 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
 $ 320 

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