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Sony Ericsson Spiro a vs Samsung Shark 2 S5550

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Sony Ericsson Spiro a Remove phone

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PA Rating - 5.5
User Rating - 4

Posted: 13 Apr 2010
Market Status: Released

Samsung Shark 2 S5550 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung GT-S5550 PA Rating - 8.2
User Rating - 8.3

Posted: 14 Jan 2010
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
Form factorSliderSlider 
Dimensions3.62 x 1.89 x 0.66 inches (92 x 48 x 16.75 mm)4.01 x 1.92 x 0.58 inches (101.8 x 48.8 x 14.8 mm) 
Weight3.17 oz (90 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		3.49 oz (99 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys, D-Pad (2)Numeric keypad, Soft keys, D-Pad (2) 
Side Keys Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter 
ColorsBlack, Pink, Green  
Display
Physical size2.2 inches2.2 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 ppi182 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.

TFTAMOLED 
Colors262 144262 144 
Battery
Talk time4.50 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		11.70 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		 
Stand-by time19.8 days (476 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		26.0 days (623 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		 
Talk time (3G) 5.25 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G) 17.2 days (412 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Music playback20.00 hours  
Capacity 960 mAh 
TypeLi - PolymerLi - Ion 
Hardware
Built-in storage0.005 GB0.11 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 8 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels5 megapixels 
Flash LED 
FeaturesDigital zoomAuto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Effects 
CamcorderYes320x240 (QVGA) (30 fps) 
FeaturesVideo callingVideo calling 
Front-facing camera Yes 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum  
FeaturesBackground playback, Music recognitionBackground playback, Music recognition 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4, H.263 
RadioFM, RDSFM 
StreamingYes  
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
BrowserObigo Q7supports: supports: HTML, WAP 2.0 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, Twitter  
Technology
GSM850, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 900, 2100 MHz 
DataEDGEHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global Roaming Yes 
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, Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch, NotesCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS (T9), Predictive text input 
E-mail IMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
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.

YesYes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.02.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP)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), 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), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBProprietary 
FeaturesMass storage device  
Headphones connector3.5mmProprietary 
Charging connectormicroUSBProprietary 
OtherComputer syncComputer sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone 
OtherVoice recordingVoice 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

09 Jun 201017 Nov 2009 
FCC ID value: PY7A1880026 linkFCC ID value: A3LGTS5550 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.

   
Head1.08 W/kg0.30 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.62 W/kg0.45 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced13 Apr 201014 Jan 2010 
Scheduled release

Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America

Q3 2010 (Official)  
Shopping information
AccessoriesStereo portable handsfree, Charger, User documentation  

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