Messaging
Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
Chat |
Y |
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
Text-to-speech message reader |
Y |
E-mail |
Y |
Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Call management
Conference call |
Y |
Call timer |
Y |
Voice dialing |
Y |
Call hold |
Y |
Voice commands |
Y |
Speakerphone |
Y |
Speed dialing |
Y |
Vibrating alert |
Y |
Call waiting |
Y |
Caller ID |
Y |
Battery
Standby time (3G) |
390 h |
Browsing time |
6.7 h |
Continuous audio playback time |
52 h |
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) |
7.3 h |
Talk time (3G) |
9.7 h |
Talk time (2G) |
17.4 h |
Continuous video playback time |
5.9 h |
Browsing time (3G) |
6.5 h |
Wireless charging |
N |
Networking
Wi-Fi |
Y |
Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
4G |
N |
Near Field Communication (NFC) |
N |
3G |
Y |
Bluetooth |
Y |
SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
2G standards |
GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
3G standards |
HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA |
3G bands supported |
900, 2100 MHz |
SIM card type |
MicroSIM |
Subscription
Subscription type |
No subscription |
Performance
Flight mode |
Y |
Personalization |
Shortcuts, Icons |
Microphone mute |
Y |
Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
Display
Orientation sensor |
Y |
Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
Display type |
IPS |
Software
Office support |
Y |
Operating system version |
8 |
Packaging content
Headset included |
Y |
Battery pack |
Y |
Ergonomics
Proximity sensor |
Y |
Accelerometer |
Y |
Camera
Geotagging |
Y |
Video recording |
Y |
Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
Auto focus |
Y |
Front camera |
N |
Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
5 MP |
Built-in flash |
N |
Video capture resolution (max) |
1280 x 720 pixels |
Video recording modes |
720p |
Digital zoom |
4 x |
Navigation
Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
GPS (satellite) |
Y |
Position location |
Y |
Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
Certificates
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
USB port |
Y |
USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
Processor
Processor frequency |
1 GHz |
Processor cores |
2 |
Storage
Internal storage capacity |
8 GB |
Maximum memory card size |
64 GB |
Multimedia
FM radio |
Y |
Image formats supported |
BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF |
Additionally
Battery performance |
1430 mAh |
Internal RAM |
0.5 GB |
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