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| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
| Display type | SAMOLED |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Display resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 11.9 cm (4.7") |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Processor | |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor frequency | 1.5 GHz |
| Storage | |
| RAM capacity | 1.5 GB |
| Internal storage capacity | 16 GB |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Maximum memory card size | 128 GB |
| USB mass storage | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Rear camera type | Single camera |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 13 MP |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1920x1080@30fps |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Face detection | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video recording modes | 1080p |
| Maximum frame rate | 30 fps |
| Flash type | LED |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Smile detection | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Network | |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| SIM card capability | Single SIM |
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | UMTS,WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| 4G bands supported | 800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2600 MHz |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, Map, OPP, Pan, PBAP, SAP |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| GPS Performance | |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| Subscription | |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB port | Yes |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Technical details | |
| Display type | SAMOLED |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| USB mass storage | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Product colour | White |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Talk, YouTube |
| Messaging | |
| Yes | |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| File formats | |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, AMR, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF |
| Video formats supported | 3G2,3GP,ASF,AVI,FLV,M4V,MKV,MP4,WEBM,WMV |
| Design | |
| Product colour | White |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Ergonomics | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Operating system installed | Android 5.1 |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Video call | Yes |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Speakerphone | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
| Microphone mute | Yes |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Navigation | |
| Position location | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, AMR, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF |
| Video formats supported | 3G2,3GP,ASF,AVI,FLV,M4V,MKV,MP4,WEBM,WMV |
| Call management | |
| Video call | Yes |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Speakerphone | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Software | |
| Platform | Android |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Talk, YouTube |
| Operating system installed | Android 5.1 |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Battery | |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) | 15 h |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery capacity | 2300 mAh |
| Talk time (3G) | 14 h |
| Continuous audio playback time | 58 h |
| Continuous video playback time | 14 h |
| Memory | |
| RAM capacity | 1.5 GB |
| Video | |
| Video call | Yes |
| Management features | |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Microphone mute | Yes |
| Sensors | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 65.2 mm |
| Depth | 7.3 mm |
| Height | 134.5 mm |
| Weight | 132 g |
| Certificates | |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.621 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 0.492 W/kg |
| Packaging content | |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Battery pack | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Other features | |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Talk, YouTube |
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