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Dell Venue review

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Dell Venue
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7.8/10
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The Dell Venue currently has an Informr score of 7.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Dell Venue is a candybar-style, Android-powered smartphone boasting Dell's custom "Stage" user interface which integrates some social networking elements into an overall organic user experience.

This hearty phone offers a 4.1-inch OLED touchscreen, producing 480 x 800 pleasing pixels of resolution, and is powered by the proven and capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8250 processor, re: a well-tuned V8 for cell phones.

Under the hood you'll find an 8MP camera with LED flash, video record, MP3 player, full HTML/XHTML browser, GPS/navigation, WiFi, and Bluetooth 3.0.

Add in the versatility of a 3.5mm headset jack, memory expansion up to 32GB via microSD/microSDHC, and you have powerful smartphone ready to run, surf and call.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
4.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4.1"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
1400 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


PhoneArena
PhoneArena

Honestly, one of the best things about the Dell Venue is the fact that it’s one of those handsets you don’t quite expect to see in the wild – thus, it’s able to stand out more amongst the usual pack of smartphones out there. Looking into it more, Dell has done a magnificent j...

- John V., PhoneArena
Android Central
Android Central

One look at the Venue and you'll see that the company put its heart and soul into creating a sharp, distinguishable, and sexy smartphone.

- Anndrew Vacca, Android Central
Android Community
Android Community

This phone is not the strongest device on the market in any one category, but together all of its features DO make it a solid choice for those looking for a device that can run on any network they choose. Dell is a brand you can trust to bring you a quality product, and if you’re the sort of p...

- Chris Burns, Android Community
Engadget
Engadget

All in all, Dell's delivered a solid phone that comes in nice package, as well as a form factor that's no doubt more tolerable for the average joe. For what it's worth, the Venue is certainly a very attractive deal (in Hong Kong, at least), especially with its relatively new OS, slick UI, and a surp...

- Richard Lai, Engadget


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Dell backs up the Venue with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Venue has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Dell support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Dell's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
4.1"

The Dell Venue's screen size is 4.1 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
1024 MB

Internal memory is 1024 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1400mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1400 mAh battery. Dell's performance ratings are 16 days standby time.

Dell Venue Specs

Overview
Release Date January 27, 2011
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1 GHz
Internal Storage 1024 MB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.39 W/kg
Body: 1.19 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
4x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus
Video Recording Formats
H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 4.1 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Scratch-resistant glass
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1400 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 16 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.1 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm (4.8 x 2.5 x 0.5 in)
Weight 164 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, IM
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange, Webmail
PC Synchronization: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC, AAC+, AAC, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, GIF, HTML, PDF, TXT
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: Document Viewer
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Dell Thunder
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