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User Rating
4 out of 5
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CNET Pros
The Samsung Fascinate offers a gorgeous Super AMOLED touch screen, a 1GHz processor, and a great multimedia experience. The smartphone can be used as a mobile hot spot. Read More...
The HTC Rhyme boasts a beautiful, compact design. The Android Gingerbread smartphone comes bundled with a number of accessories, including a handy desktop dock. Read More...
CNET Cons
GPS positioning isn't always accurate. For now, you can't save apps to an SD card or voice dial over Bluetooth. Search is locked to Bing. Read More...
The Rhyme's purple color and cell phone charm won't be for everyone. Camera quality could be better. Read More...
CNET Bottom Line
Sleek and powerful, the Samsung Fascinate is another strong addition to Verizon's Android lineup. Its user interface won't appeal to everyone, particularly seasoned Android users, but it's a good smartphone for the masses. Read More...
Though certain aspects of the phone limit its appeal to a larger audience, the HTC Rhyme is a solid and stylish midrange Android device that comes with some nice accessories. Read More...
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KEY FACTS
Release Date September 08, 2010 September 29, 2011
Operating System Android 2.3 Android 2.3
MSRP $275.00 $549.99
Carrier Contract Price $49.99 $99.99

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Average Used Price $112.00 $102.00
# Active Listings 137 (Browse Listings) 77 (Browse Listings)
DISPLAY SPECS
Display Resolution 800 X 480 800 X 480
Screen Size 4.0 inches 3.7 inches
Display Technology Super AMOLED S-LCD
Pixel Density 233 ppi 252 ppi
CAMERA SPEC
Camera Quality 5 megapixels 5 megapixels
Maximum Video Resolution 720p 720p
Front Facing Camera 0.3 megapixels
Camera Features Auto focus
Smile detection
ISO control
Multi shot
Digital zoom
Panorama
Effects
Self-timer
LED Flash
Auto focus
Video calling
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TECHNICAL SPECS
Dimensions 4.92" x 2.53" x 0.39" 4.69" x 2.39" x 0.43"
Weight 118g 135g
CPU Spec 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird 1 GHz
RAM 384MB 768MB
# CPU Cores Single Core Single Core
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BATTERY SPECS
Battery Technology Li Ion Li Ion
Talk Time 7 hours 6 hours
Battery Capacity 1500 mAh 1600 mAh
Standby Time 312 hours 410 hours

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