Messaging
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| E-mail |
Y |
| Chat |
Y |
| Text-to-speech message reader |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Call management
| Voice dialing |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Call timer |
Y |
| Voice commands |
Y |
| Conference call |
Y |
| Speed dialing |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Performance
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personalization |
Shortcuts, Icons |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
| Microphone mute |
Y |
Display
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Display type |
IPS |
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
Software
| Office support |
Y |
| Operating system version |
8 |
Storage
| Internal storage capacity |
8 GB |
| Maximum memory card size |
64 GB |
Ergonomics
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
Camera
| Video recording |
Y |
| Video recording modes |
720p |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Front camera |
N |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
5 MP |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
| Built-in flash |
N |
| Video capture resolution (max) |
1280 x 720 pixels |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 4G |
N |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
N |
| 2G standards |
GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
| 3G standards |
HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA |
| 3G bands supported |
900, 2100 MHz |
| SIM card type |
MicroSIM |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| Tethering (modem-mode) |
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 |
Packaging content
| Battery pack |
Y |
| Headset included |
Y |
Navigation
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
Multimedia
| FM radio |
Y |
| Image formats supported |
BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF |
Battery
| Continuous audio playback time |
52 h |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) |
7.3 h |
| Browsing time |
6.7 h |
| Standby time (3G) |
390 h |
| Standby time (2G) |
384 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 |
Additionally
| Battery performance |
1430 mAh |
| Internal RAM |
0.5 GB |
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