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ZTE Engage Remove phone

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User Rating - 9.6

Posted: 27 Sep 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Cricket - Available (since 02 Oct 2012)

ZTE Groove Remove phone

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Also known as ZTE X501 User Rating - 9.3

Posted: 04 Dec 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Cricket - Available (since 28 Nov 2012)

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (4.0)Android (2.3) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.8 x 2.4 x 0.5 inches (122 x 61 x 13 mm)4.67 x 2.46 x 0.55 inches (118.6 x 62.5 x 13.9 mm) 
Weight5.4 oz (153 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		4.5 oz (128 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Side KeysRight: Volume controlRight: Volume control 
ColorsBlackBlack 
Display
Physical size4.0 inches3.5 inches 
Resolution480 x 800 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.

233 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.

TFT  
Colors 262 144 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time8.33 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		6.66 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time25.0 days (600 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		14.6 days (350 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1900 mAh1500 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - 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 Snapdragon S2 MSM8655Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627A 
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, 1400 MHz, ScorpionSingle core, 800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A5 
Graphics processorAdreno 205Adreno 200 (enhanced) 
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 RAM (Dual-channel, 333 MHz) / LPDDR2 / 4096 MB ROM512 MB RAM 
Built-in storage 1 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera8 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital zoom, Geo taggingGeo tagging 
CamcorderYes1280x720 (720p HD) 
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playback, SRS WOW HDAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMAMP3, AAC, eAAC, AAC+, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Features

Features - Shows any special features of the particular phone's multimedia

 Zoom, Stretch to fullscreen 
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerLoudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, HTML5supports: supports: HTML 
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), PicasaYouTube (upload), Picasa 
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, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DO Rev.AEV-DO Rev.A 
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.

GPS, E911GPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigationYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
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 
Charging connectormicroUSB  
OtherTethering, Computer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneVideo ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Flight mode, Silent mode 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T3M4, T3 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD 
Availability
Officially announced27 Sep 2012  
Shopping information
Warranty period12 Months  
MSRP price   
$ 250  

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