Call management
| Call timer |
Y |
| Call divert |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Conference call |
Y |
| Speed dialing |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
Messaging
| Chat |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| E-mail |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Performance
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personalization |
Shortcuts, Menu, Icons |
| Video call |
Y |
| Themes |
Wallpapers |
| Support for contact groups |
Y |
| 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 |
Networking
| Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 4G |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| 4G bands supported |
2600, 2100, 1900, 1800, 850, 800 MHz |
| 2G standards |
GSM |
| 3G standards |
UMTS |
| 3G bands supported |
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| SIM card type |
NanoSIM |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port |
Y |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB |
Processor
| Processor frequency |
1.8 GHz |
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Coprocessor cores |
4 |
| Coprocessor frequency |
1.3 GHz |
Ergonomics
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
| Gyroscope |
Y |
Camera
| Video recording |
Y |
| Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
12 MP |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Video capture resolution (max) |
3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
2.1 MP |
| Video recording modes |
2160p |
Software
| Operating system version |
4.4.4 |
Design
| Fingerprint reader |
Y |
| Form factor |
Bar |
Navigation
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| GLONASS |
Y |
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
Battery
| Continuous audio playback time |
37 h |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) |
11 h |
| Talk time (3G) |
11 h |
| Browsing time (4G) |
9 h |
| Continuous video playback time |
11 h |
| Browsing time (3G) |
9 h |
Technical details
| Google applications |
Google Voice Search, Google Play, Google Maps |
Additionally
| Battery performance |
1860 mAh |
| Internal RAM |
2 GB |
11.938 cm (4.7 ") Super AMOLED (1280 x 720), LTE, Octa Core (Quad 1.8GHz + Quad 1.3GHz), 12MP, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
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