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Overview
Overview
Release Date
Release Date September 12, 2012 October 12, 2012 April 11, 2013
Regions Available
Regions Available USA USA, United Kingdom USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System
Operating System No Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Windows Phone 8 (Update Available: 8.1)
Processor
Processor Qualcomm MSM8260 Dual-core 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Dual core 1 GHz
Internal Storage
Internal Storage 32 GB 8/16 GB 8 GB
RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible No No Yes
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD No No Yes
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation Yes No Yes
SAR
SAR Head: 1.31 W/kg
Body: 1.07 W/kg
Head: 1.01 W/kg
Body: 0.89 W/kg
Head: 0.86 W/kg
Body: 0.88 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Accessories Included
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery, Headset, Data Cable
Cellular
Cellular
Networks
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 14.4
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 14.4, HSUPA
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSPA+
Mobile / Cellular Data
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Push-to-talk (PTT) No No No
Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling No Unknown Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No Unknown Unknown
SIM card size
SIM card size
Micro-SIM
Yes
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM No No No
Connectivity
Connectivity
USB
USB Micro-USB 2.0 Micro-USB 2.0 Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
USB OTG Support No No No
GPS Type
GPS Type A-GPS A-GPS A-GPS
Infrared
Infrared No No No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3.0 4.0 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC SBC, aptX SBC
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot Yes Yes Yes
Memory Expansion Slot
Memory Expansion Slot No Yes Yes
Expansion Slot Info
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB)
NFC
NFC Yes No No
Data Tethering Compatibility
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes Yes Yes
Camera
Camera
Main Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
12+ Megapixels 5+ Megapixels 5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Zoom
16x digital Yes 4x digital
Flash
Flash
Yes (LED) Yes (LED) No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Image stabilization, Panorama, Red-eye reduction Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Smile detection, Scene mode Auto focus, Brightness control, Geotagging, ISO, White balance, Scene modes
Video Recording Formats
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, XviD, AVI 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Additional Front Camera Info
No No No
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Display / Screen
Type
Type Color Color Color
Technology
Technology LCD (TFT) Super AMOLED LCD (IPS)
Colors
Colors 16.7 million 16.7 million 16.7 million
Resolution
Resolution x pixels 480 x 800 pixels 480 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density
Pixel Density Unknown 233 pixels 235 pixels
Size
Size 4.3 inches 4 inches 4 inches
Secondary Display
Secondary Display No No No
Sensors
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Multi-Touch Yes Yes Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No No Yes
Additional Display Features
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen Capacitive touch screen Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Power & Battery
Battery Type
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity 1750 mAh 1500 mAh 1430 mAh
Removable Battery
Removable Battery No Yes Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging No No
Fast Charging
Fast Charging No No No
Video Playback Time
Video Playback Time Up to 390 minutes Up to 466 minutes Up to 288 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi)
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown Up to 458 minutes Up to 372 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular)
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown Unknown Unknown
Talk Time
Talk Time Up to 495 minutes Up to 850 minutes Up to 888 minutes
Standby Time
Standby Time Up to 17 days Up to 19.2 days Up to 13.3 days
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Design Type
Design Type Bar Bar Bar
Material
Material Plastic Plastic Plastic
Colors
Colors Silver, Black, White, Pink Marble White, Pebble Blue Yellow, Blue, Red, White, Black
Dimensions [H x W x D]
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.7 x 6.4 x 1.0 cm (5 x 2.5 x 0.4 in) 12.2 x 6.3 x 1 cm (4.8 x 2.5 x 0.4 in) 12 x 6.4 x 1 cm (4.7 x 2.5 x 0.4 in)
Weight
Weight 144 grams 120 grams 124 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown Unknown Unknown
Rugged design
Rugged design No No No
IP Rating
IP Rating No No No
Headset Jack
Headset Jack 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm
External Speakers
External Speakers Yes Yes Yes
Input / Navigation
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Sleep / Wake Key No No No
Home Key
Home Key Yes Yes No
Input / Keyboard Type
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen Touchscreen Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Navigation Type Touchscreen Touchscreen Touchscreen
External Volume Control
External Volume Control Yes Yes Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor No No No
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Additional Information
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, MP4, AMR-WB, AMR, WAV, M4A, OGG, AMR-NB
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, XviD, AVI
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Wi-fi Encryption: WEP/WPA/WPA2
Viewable document types:
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Sony LT26ii
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, eAAC+, MP3, OGG, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Radio: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung Galaxy Exhibit, GT-I8190, s3 mini
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Windows Live
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet: Yes
Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR, AMR-NB, eAAC+, MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA Pro, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, ASF, AVI, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: WEP/WPA/WPA2
Viewable document types: XLS, PPT, PPTX, DOC, DOCX, PDF
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Nokia Lumia 521
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