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Samsung Galaxy Note T879

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Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3*
Processor
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion*
Display diagonal
5.30 in*
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 800 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,280 px

Display

Display diagonal
5.30 in*
Display pixel density
285 ppi*
Resolution
800 × 1280*
Panel
Display: Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
Display: 800 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,280 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    5.30 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    800 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,280 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3*
Processor
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion*
Graphics

CPU core groups

  • Scorpion*
    Cores
    2*
    Listed frequency
    1.5 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
16 GB, 1 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 1 GB RAM / 16 GB storage*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Memory options

  • 1 GB*
    Capacity
    1 GB*

Storage options

  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    2 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    8 MP*
    Position
    Rear*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
2,500 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 3.0, A2DP, EDR*
Reported value 2: 3*
Reported value 3: 3.0, A2DP, EDR*
NFC
Yes*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • barometer*
  • compass*
  • gyro*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
146.8 x 83.1 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)*
Weight
180 g*

Colors

  • Ceramic White*
  • Navy Blue*
  • Soft Pink*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 45 fields
body weight
180 g (6.35 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    180*
    unit
    g*
    original
    180 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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display size
5.3 inches, 81.4 cm (~66.8% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.3 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    81.4*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    81.4 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    800*
    y
    1,280*
    unit
    px*
    original
    800 x 1280*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
TouchWiz UI*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy Note T879*
Scope and conditions
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player Photo/video editor Document editor*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Navy Blue, Ceramic White, Soft Pink*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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platform os
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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platform chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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platform cpu
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.5 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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platform gpu
Adreno 220*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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memory internal
16 GB, 1 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
8 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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misc price
About 350 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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main camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
body
Stylus*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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selfie camera single
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2012, March. Released 2012, August*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
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misc sar eu
0.17 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.17*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.17 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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misc sar
0.19 W/kg (head)     1.13 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.19*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.19 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.13*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.13 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2,500*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    2500 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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battery talk time
10 h*
Scope and conditions
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battery stand.by
Up to 240 h*
Scope and conditions
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body dimensions
146.8 x 83.1 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.7*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    9.7 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.38*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.38 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Specifications 2 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
180* g
Scope and conditions
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Display Type
Super AMOLED*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Pixels X
800*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Pixels Y
1,280*
Scope and conditions
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Display Size (inches)
5.3* inches
Scope and conditions
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
66.8* %
Scope and conditions
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RAM (GB)
1* GB
Scope and conditions
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Main Camera Single (MP)
8* MP
Scope and conditions
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Selfie camera Single (MP)
2* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
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Comms Bluetooth
3*
Scope and conditions
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
2,500* mAh
Scope and conditions
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Price in USD
451.5*
Scope and conditions
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Model
Samsung Galaxy Note T879*
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Launch Expected Year
2012.0*
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Height (mm)
146.8* mm
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Width (mm)
83.1* mm
Scope and conditions
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Thickness (mm)
9.7* mm
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Specifications 3 · 48 fields
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 240 h*
Battery · Talk time
10 h*
Battery · Type
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery*
Body · Dimensions
146.8 x 83.1 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)*
Body · Features
Stylus*
Body · SIM
Mini-SIM*
Body · Weight
180 g (6.35 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS*
Comms · Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Display · Features
TouchWiz UI*
Display · Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)*
Display · Size
5.3 inches, 81.4 cm2 (~66.8% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Features
MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player Photo/video editor Document editor*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer*
Launch · Announced
2012, March. Released 2012, August*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP, AF*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
16GB 1GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Navy Blue, Ceramic White, Soft Pink*
Historical price
About 350 EUR*
Misc · SAR
0.19 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.17 W/kg (head)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Platform · Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3*
Platform · CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion*
Platform · GPU
Adreno 220*
Platform · OS
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)*
Selfie camera · Single
2 MP*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Navy Blue
Navy Blue*
Ceramic White
Ceramic White*
Soft Pink
Soft Pink*
Display
Display
Diagonal
5.3* in
Horizontal pixels
800* px
Vertical pixels
1,280* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
2.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Memory options
1 GB
Capacity
1.0* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
1 GB RAM / 16 GB
Memory
1.0* GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
CPU core groups
Scorpion
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
1.5* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*
barometer
barometer*

* Provisional data