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Also known as Sony LT28at, Sony LT28i PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 8.9

Posted: 09 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 24 Jun 2012)

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PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 8.1

Posted: 30 May 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (4.0, 2.3)Android (2.3.7) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions5.20 x 2.68 x 0.42 inches (132 x 68 x 10.6 mm)4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 inches (111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm) 
Weight5.08 oz (144 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.88 oz (110 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Side Keys Right: Volume control 
Rugged Water (Water), Dust proof 
IP certified IP 67.00 
ColorsBlackBlack, Yellow, White 
Display
Physical size4.5 inches3.5 inches 
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels320 x 480 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.

323 ppi165 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 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time10.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		6.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time16.7 days (400 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		21.7 days (520 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G)4.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		5.50 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)14.6 days (350 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		19.2 days (460 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Music playback 45.00 hours 
Video playback 6.00 hours 
Capacity1900 mAh1305 mAh 
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.

 ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 
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.

Dual core, 1500 MHzDual core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 
Graphics processorYesARM Mali-400 
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.

1024 MB RAM512 MB RAM / 8192 MB ROM 
Built-in storage16 GB  
Maximum User Storage 4 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera12.1 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesBack-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, PanoramaAuto focus, Touch to focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama, Self-timer 
Camcorder1920x1080 (1080p HD)1280x720 (720p HD) 
Recording format MPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GPP 
Features Digital image stabilization, Video light 
Front-facing camera1.3 megapixels  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback, Music recognition, Sound effects 
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR, 3GPP, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD, AVI, 3GPP 
RadioFMFM, Stereo, RDS 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, Flashsupports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash, CSS 2.1, CSS 3 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, TwitterFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
LTE700 MHz Class 17  
DataLTE, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRSHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
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-GPS, GlonassGPS 
NavigationYesTurn-by-turn navigation 
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, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Flashlight, Calculator, Stopwatch 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkSkype, Google Talk 
Connectivity
BluetoothYes3.0 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) 
Wi-FiYes802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMIYes  
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherTV-Out, NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Tethering, Computer 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 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Compass, Barometer 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Availability
Officially announced09 Jan 201230 May 2012 
Shopping information
Accessories Stereo headset, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation. 

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