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This smartphone is notable for its raw Android software exactly as Google designed it. It's also the first Android phone with version 2.3 of the software and first with NFC technology. Other notable features include front-facing camera, mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, 4-inch OLED display, 1 GHz processor, 5-megapixel auto-focus camera, and 16 GB of built-in memory.

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Modes	more detail less detail WCDMA 900 / 1700 / 2100 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 WCDMA / HSPA 7.2 (3G / 4G) 900 band 8 (VIII) Europe, Asia, Africa 1700 AWS / band 4 (IV) Americas 2100 IMT / band 1 (I) Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel GSM (2G) 850 Cellular Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 900 Europe, Asia, Africa 1800 DCS Europe, Asia, Africa 1900 PCS Americas AT&T version has WCDMA 850/1900 instead of 1700
Weight	4.55 oz (129 g)
Dimensions	4.88" x 2.48" x 0.43" (124 x 63 x 10.9 mm)
Battery	Talk: 6.7 hours max. (402 minutes) Standby: 427 hours max. (17.8 days) 1500 mAh LiIon, Removable
Display	Type: OLED (Full-Color) Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels 4" diagonal Samsung "Super AMOLED"
OS / Platform	Android version 2.3
Processor	1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird Cortex A8
Memory	16 GB internal storage, raw hardware
FCC ID	A3LGTI9020 » (Approved Oct 8, 2010) A3LGTI9020T » (Approved Oct 22, 2010) A3LGTI9020A »

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	Type: A-GPS supports LBS, navigation, turn-by-turn directions
Inductive Charging	-
NFC	Yes
Ruggedized	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	-
Digital TTY/TDD	-
Hearing Aid Compatible	Rating: M3 (mostly compatible)
Multiple Languages	Yes
Alerts
External Display	-
Polyphonic Ringtones	-
Ringer Profiles	-
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.5, OPP, PBA, A2DP, AVRC, (PAN, HID) version 2.1+EDR (or 3.0)
Infrared (IR)	-
Mobile Hotspot	Yes
PC Sync	-
SDIO	-
USB	Speed: 2.0 High Speed micro-USB connector, supports mass storage mode
Wi-Fi	Version(s): 802.11 b,g,n
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Yes
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Changeable Faceplates	-
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
External Antenna Jack	-
Flight Mode	Yes
GAIT	-
High-Speed Data	Technology: HSPA 7.2
UMA	-
WAP / Web Browser	Browser Software: Android browser (WebKit-based)
Input
Key Lock Switch	-
Predictive Text Entry	-
Side Keys	volume on left / power-lock on right
Text Keyboard, Hardware	-
Touch Screen	Type: Capacitive
Memory
Hard Drive	-
Memory Card Slot	-
Messaging
Email Client	Protocols Supported: POP, IMAP, Exchange, GMail
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	Networks Supported: Google Talk
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	View Style: Threaded
Text Messaging Templates	-
Music
FM Radio	-
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	Yes
Music Player	Yes
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 5+ megapixel auto-focus, flash, geo-tagging / photo editing (rotate, crop)
DLNA	-
Front-Facing Camera	Resolution: VGA
Live TV	-
PictBridge	-
Streaming Video	YouTube
TV Output	-
Video Capture	Resolution: WVGA / 480p 30 fps
Video Sharing	-
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	syncs with Google and Exchange
ECML / Digital Wallet	-
SyncML	-
To-Do List	-
Voice Memo	-
Software
BREW	-
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	-
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	-
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	-
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	Yes

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