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IntroductionIntroduction: 

BrandBrand name of the device. This may match with the manufacturer Nokia
ModelOne or more (separated by /) specific model name identifies this device. This field often includes Model Code too which can be separated N950
ReleasedFirst official market release date in (year, month) 2011 Sep
Hardware DesignerThe company which designed this device Nokia
ManufacturerThe company which produces this device Nokia
OEM IDThe OEM ID is internal code and refers to a specific variant of the model series RM-680
Device CategorySmartphone, tablet, smart watch, PDA, palmtop, etc.  SmartphoneCallular voice-capable usually touchscreen mobile computer which natively runs third-party apps.
List of Additional FeaturesComma separated list of low priority special features which are not included in other fields
GPRS Class A Multi-slot Class 33, EDGE Class A Multi-slot Class 33, Dolby Mobile sound, UPnP, Ovi Maps

Physical AttributesPhysical Attributes: 

DepthDepth refers to the thickness of the device. Depth is usually the smallest dimension of the device N/A

Software EnvironmentSoftware Environment: 

PlatformThe family of the operating system like Android, iOS, Windows Phone/Mobile, Palm OS, etc.  Linux
Operating SystemPre-installed (usually embedded) operating system which the device was released with. Nokia MeeGo 1.2 (Harmattan)Nokia MeeGo 1.2 (Harmattan)
Operating System Kernel VersionThe OS kernel is the primary component of an operating system which manages hardware and software resources, schedules tasks and threads and provides interface for the upper software layers (system calls, interrupts, APIs, etc.) 2.6.39
Software ExtrasNavigation software, voice recognition, face recognition, personal assistant app, etc.  Navigation softwarepre-installed

Application processor, ChipsetApplication processor, Chipset: 

CPU ClockFrequency of the square signal which schedules the internal operation of microprocessor (synchronous sequential logic). The current consumed by the processor is approximately proportional to clock rate. 1000 MHz
CPUManufacturer part number and most important characteristics of the IC which includes the main application processor or processors Texas Instruments OMAP 3630, 2009, 32 bit, single-core, 32 Kbyte I-Cache, 32 Kbyte D-Cache, 45 nm, IMG PowerVR SGX530 GPUTexas Instruments OMAP 3630, 2009, 32 bit, single-core, 32 Kbyte I-Cache, 32 Kbyte D-Cache, 45 nm, IMG PowerVR SGX530 GPU

Operative MemoryOperative Memory: 
RAM TypeType of volatile memory IC which specifies RAM architecture, timing characteristics, refresh mode, voltage levels and physical design of the IC. Two major types of random-access memory is static RAM (SRAM) periodically refreshed dynamic RAM (DRAM).  Yes
RAM CapacityCapacity of the random access memory in mebibytes (binary megabytes) 512 MiB RAM

Non-volatile MemoryNon-volatile Memory: 
Non-volatile Memory TypeType of NV memory IC which determines storage technology, programming / erasing method and write endurance  Flash EEPROM
Non-volatile Memory InterfaceInterface (e.g. UFS 2.0, eMMC 5.1, moviNAND) which determines physical layer (width, clock rate, lanes, protocol) of data transfer between the application processor and the NV memory  Yes
Non-volatile Memory CapacityNon-volatile memory in mebibytes (binary megabytes).2GB = 1907.3MiB, 4GB = 3814.7MiB, 8GB = 7629.4MiB, 16GB = 15258.8MiB, 32GB = 30517.6MiB, 64GB = 61035.2MiB, 128GB = 122070.3MiB, 256GB = 244140.6MiB, 512GB = 488281.3MiB, 1TB = 953674MiB, 2TB = 1907349Mi 512 MiB non-volatile
Secondary Non-volatile Memory TypeType of NV memory IC which determines storage technology, programming / erasing method and write endurance  Flash EEPROM
Secondary Non-volatile Memory CapacityThe value of sec. ROM capacity converted to the most appropriate units (KiB: 1024 bytes, KB: 1000 bytes, MiB: 1024 KiB, MB: 1000 KB, GiB: 1024 MiB, GB: 1000 MB) 64 GB sec. ROM

DisplayDisplayAll parameters that related to display

Display DiagonalThe distance measured between the furthest corners of the display. In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the diagonal of the smallest bounding rectangle. 102 mm
4 inchDisplay Diagonal in inches
ResolutionHorizontal and vertical resolution of the primary display. In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the smallest bounding rectangle. 854x480
409920 pixelsThe total number of pixels is the product of horizontal and vertical number of pixels
Display WidthThe distance between the vertical edges of the display (horizontal display size). In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the smallest bounding rectangle. 88.92 mm
3.5 inchDisplay width in inches
Display HeightThe distance between the horizontal edges of the display (vertical Display Size). In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the smallest bounding rectangle. 49.98 mm
1.97 inchDisplay height in inches
Display AreaCalculated display area is the product of max. horizontal and vertical display sizes. In case of display with rounded edges or notch this refers to the smallest display bounding rectangle. 4443.8 square millimeter
Pixel SizeCalculated pixel size based on display diagonal, resolution and aspect ratio 0.10412 mm/pixel
Pixel DensityIndicates the number of pixels per inch 244 PPI
Display TypeDisplay technology, e.g. Color/ monochrome e-ink, STN, PM-OLED, AM-OLED, TN-TFT, IPS TFT, ASV TFT, MVA TFT, PVA TFT, PLS TFT  Color TN-TFT LCDColor TN-TFT (Twisted Nematic - Thin Film Transistor). This is an active matrix LCD technology. display
Display Color DepthColor depth defines how many colors or greyscales can be displayed 24 bit/pixel
Number of Display ScalesMaximal number of displayable colors or scales 16.8M
Display IlluminationForm of illumination used for lighting or backlighting LCD display in dark and dim ambient condtions.  Yes
Display Light Reflection ModeThe ratio between reflected and transmitted light depends on reflection mode thus display technology. Possible options: transflective, reflective, transmissive, etc.  transflectiveTransflective LCD has medium reflectance factor. Hence it reflects and transmits the incident ambient light. It does not need backlighting and well readable in bright sunlight but can be backlit in dark ambient conditions without reducing readibility.
Display Subpixel SchemeSpecifies how and how many subpixels are pixels consists of. Usual schemes: RGB, RGBG, RGBW, PenTile, Diamond Pixel  RGB Matrix (3 subpixels)Each pixel has 3 subpixel (Red, Greed, Blue) with the same size. The subpixel order is often R-G-B but B-G-R is also used.
Scratch Resistant ScreenUsual types: Gorilla Glass generations, DragonTrail/X, Sapphire Glass  Corning Gorilla GlassIntroduced in 2007

Graphical SubsystemGraphical Subsystem: 
Graphical ControllerManufacturer and part number of the graphics controller IC or commercial name of the intellectual property (IP) if the graphics controller is the part of a chipset N/A

Audio/Video InterfacesAudio/Video Interfaces: 
A/V OutAudio/Video outputs form a heterogeneous group of interfaces that allow the user to connect the device to various external analog/digital multimedia devices (monitors, projectors, HD TVs) and play multimedia content. For example: MHL, DisplayPort, HDMI, e  HDMI 1.4HDMI 1.4 specification was published May 28, 2009 and introduces HDMI Type D micro connector and 4K video support.
HDMI Type D (Micro)From 2009Physical interface of the A/V out port. For example: HDMI D, USB-C, micro-USB or DB25
A/V Out Max. ResolutionThe largest resolution supported by video out  1280x720 (720p)

Audio SubsystemAudio Subsystem: 

Audio Channel(s)Number of independent channels supported by the audio subsystem of the device, e.g.: mono, stereo, 5.1, 7.1, etc.  stereo

Sound Recording: 
Microphone(s)Analog or digital sound receiver. Main applications: voice calls, active noise cancellation, voice command, voice/video recording, voice identification  stereo

Sound Playing: 
Loudspeaker(s):   Yes
Audio Output:   3.5mm

Cellular PhoneCellular Phone: 

Supported Cellular BandsList of supported cellular networks with band names. For example GSM900 refers to the GSM system with the 890-915 MHz uplink and 935-960 downlink bands.  GSM 850MHz (B5)GSM850 phones support GSM 850 MHz (B5) band (downlink: 869.2 MHz - 894.2 MHz, uplink: 824.2 MHz - 849.2 MHz) , GSM 900MHz (B8)GSM900 phones support P-GSM (Primary GSM) 900 MHz (B8) band (downlink: 935.0 MHz - 960.0 MHz, uplink: 890.0 MHz - 915.0 MHz) and may support E-GSM (Extended GSM) 900 MHz band (downlink: 925.0 MHz - 960.0 MHz, uplink: 880.0 MHz- 915.0 MHz. , GSM 1800MHz (B3)GSM1800 phones support GSM / DCS / PCS 1800 MHz (B3) band (downlink: 1805.2 - 1879.8 MHz, uplink: 1710.2 - 1784.8 MHz). , GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)GSM1900 phones support PCS 1900 MHz (B2) band (downlink: 1930.2 - 1989.8 MHz, uplink: 1850.2 - 1909.8 MHz) , UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)UMTS2100 phones support UMTS 1900 / 2100MHz (IMT, also refferred as UMTS Band I) band (downlink: 2112.4 - 2167.6 MHz, uplink: 1922.4-1977.6 MHz) , UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)UMTS1900 phones support UMTS 1900MHz (PCS, also refferred as UMTS Band II) band (downlink: 1932.4 - 1987.6 MHz, uplink: 1852.4-1907.6 MHz) , UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)UMTS1700/2100 phones support UMTS 1700 / 2100 MHz (AWS, also refferred as UMTS Band IV) band (downlink: 2112.4 - 2152.6 MHz, uplink: 1712.4-1752.6 MHz) , UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)UMTS850 phones support UMTS 850 MHz (CLR, also refferred as UMTS Band V) band (downlink: 871.4 - 891.6 MHz, uplink: 826.4 - 846.6 MHz) , UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)UMTS900 phones support UMTS 900 MHz (UMTS Band VIII) band (downlink: 927.4 - 957.6 MHz, uplink: 882.4-912.6 MHz) bands
Supported Cellular Data LinksList of supported cellular data links and rates.  CSD 9.6 kbpsCircuit Switched Data (CSD) is the original data link protocol of GSM. Up to 9600bit/s download speed , GPRS (Class unspecified)General Packet Radio Service , GPRS Multi-slot Class 33 , EDGE (Class unspecified)Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution also known as Enhanced GPRS (EGPRS) , UMTS 384 kbps (W-CDMA)Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. UMTS Release '99 data link layer, W-CDMA grants up to 384 kbit/s pocket-switched download speed. , HSUPA (Cat. unspecified)High-Speed Uplink Packet Access is a 3.5G UMTS uplink protocol. , HSUPA 5.76 Mbps (Cat. 6) , HSDPA (Cat. unspecified)High-Speed Downlink Packet Access is a 3.5G UMTS downlink protocol. , HSDPA 14.4 Mbps (Cat. 10) , HSPA+ 21.1 Mbps (Cat. 18) data links
SIM Card SlotSupported Subscriber Identification Card (SIM) Format like mini-SIM, micro-SIM, nano-SIM, embedded SIM, etc.  Yes
Cellular AntennaPhysical antenna layout. Most common type: internal. Historic types: fixed external, pull-out, open-out  Internal antenna
Complementary Phone ServicesPossible extras: voice transmission, voice speaker, vibration, speakerphone, active noise cancellation, PTT, HD Voice, VoLTE, etc.  Voice transmissionDevice is able to receive and transmit voice over cellular network , Vibrating Alert , Speakerphone

Secondary Cellular PhoneSecondary Cellular Phone: 
Sec. Supported Cellular Networks:   No

Control PeripheralsControl Peripherals: 

Touchscreen TypeDetermines how the touchscreen module senses the touch of the screen  Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen
Touchscreen Simultaneous Touch PointsDetermines how many touches the touch-sensitive screen module is able to simultaneously detect at most  Yes
KeyboardConventional input peripheral which allows the user to enter characters by pressing a dedicated key  Slide-out/tilt QWERTYSlide-out and tilt QWERTY-type keyboard
Keyboard BacklightPhones and some palmtops, netbooks, notebooks, rugged computers have keyboard backlighting to help the user with typing in dim ambient conditions  Aut. keyboard backlight (upon press of key/low light)Automatic keyboard backlight (upon press of any key) with ambient light intensity sensor
Number of keysThe total number of keys in case of QWERTY or other standard keyboards OR the number of keys excluding navigation buttons in case of special keybaords 42
Directional PadA four-way mechanism that allows the selection of certain on-screen objects  Four-way (without action button)-way


Communication InterfacesCommunication Interfaces: 

Expansion InterfacesNon-volatile memory and/or I/O expansion interfaces. For example: microSD, microSDXC, SDHC, CF II., PCMCIA III., etc.  No
USBFirst or the only USB port. USB is a common high-speed serial bus standard that allows data and power transfer between the mobile device and another computer. Version of USB identifies USB standard.  Yes
YesDetermines the highest available data transfer speed of first USB port. Usual standard speed levels: High-Speed (HS), Super-Speed (SS)
USB ServicesPossible services: USB power supply, USB charging, USB fast charging, USB host, OTG, etc.  USB chargingThe device is able to charge its battery supplied from the USB port.
USB ConnectorPhysical USB connector layout. Most common types: micro-USB, USB A, USB Type-C or proprietary (e.g. Lightning)  USB Series Micro-B (Micro-USB)
BluetoothIEEE 802.15 is a short-range radio technology standard that allows transfer of data, and the use of accessories such as wireless audio devices and printers. This field specifies the supported BT version.  Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate
Internal antenna
Bluetooth profilesList of supported Bluetooth profiles e.g. aptX, A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HID, PBA, PAN, OPP, MAP  A2DPAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile , AVRCPAudio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Wireless LANWireless LAN / WLAN / Wi-Fi: 802.11 defines a medium-range wireless data link that allows for internet access and data transfer. This field enumerates the supported protocols (e.g. 802.11a/b/g/n).  IEEE 802.11aShort range standard, 5 GHz, max. 54 Mbit/s , IEEE 802.11b2.4 GHz (ISM band), max. 11 Mbit/s , IEEE 802.11g2.4 GHz (ISM band), max. 54 Mbit/s , IEEE 802.11n2.4 GHz (ISM band) or optional 5 GHz support, max. 600 Mbit/s thanks to MIMO antennas
Internal antenna
Wireless ServicesPossible extras: Miracast, DLNA, WiFi Tethering, UPnP, WiFi Display, AirPlay, etc.  DLNADLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) over Wireless LAN , UPnPUniversal Plug and Play

Multimedia BroadcastMultimedia Broadcast: 

FM Radio ReceiverWith a bulit-in FM radio the device is able to receive FM (frequency modulated) broadcast in 79 - 108 MHz band.  FM radio (88-108 MHz) with RDSFM radio (87.5-108MHz) with RDS
Proprietary headset as antennaIn small devices antenna of the FM radio receiver does not fit into the house of the device and external components needed (e.g. headset as antenna or external antenna)

Satellite NavigationSatellite Navigation: 

Supported GPS protocol(s)Possible protocols: NMEA 0183, SIRF, etc.  GPS (NMEA 0183)NMEA 0183
Satellite Antenna:   Internal antenna
Complementary Satellite ServicesPossible extras: S-GPS, A-GPS, Geotagging, TMC, QuickGPS, QZSS, etc.  Assisted GPS , Geotagging , QuickGPS

Primary Camera SystemPrimary Camera SystemPrimary camera usually has better imaging capabilities than secondary camera if any

Camera PlacementRefers to the placement of the primary camera on the device. Front, rear or rotatable. Generally rear.  Rear
Camera Image SensorRefers to the semiconductor technology of image sensor (FSI CMOS, BSI CMOS, etc.)  CMOSComplementary MOS circuit
Camera ResolutionA measurement of the maximum horizontal and vertical pixel numbers at which the camera can take a picture 3264x2448 pixel
Number of effective pixelsA measurement of the maximum pixel number at which the camera can take a picture, often referred to as Megapixels (when horizontal and vertical measurements are multiplied) 8.0 MP camera
ZoomA feature that changes the focal length of the lens of a camera. Optical zoom requires the lens to move in and out, providing high-quality close ups from a distance 1.0 x optical zoom
FocusCD AF, PD AF, Laser AF, etc. No / Not supported means there is no adjustable optical system or no camera built-in at all  Contrast Detection Autofocus (CD AF)Contrast-detection (CD) is a passive autofocus method without distance measurement which adjusts the optical system until maximum contrast is measured through the lens.
Recordable Image FormatsSupported file formats while capturing photos by primary camera  JPG
Video RecordingA measurement of the maximum horizontal and vertical pixel numbers at which the primary camera can capture video 1280x720 pixel
30 fpsRecording frame rate when recording video at maximum resolution
Recordable Video FormatsSupported file formats while capturing videos  MPEG4
FlashA flash is used to brighten dark areas when taking photographs; is also used as a flashlight. This field contains the exact type of the flash.  single LEDAlso known as mobile light
Camera Extra FunctionsPopular extra features of the primary camera: EIS, EIS for video, OIS, OIS for video, Face detection, 3D photo, HDR photo, HDR video, Macro mode, Panorama Photo, Red-eye reduction, Refocus, Smile detection, Slow motion video, Burst mode, Face Retouch  Macro modeAn autofocus feature that allows for close-up photographs to be taken with the onboard digital camera , Face detection

Auxiliary Camera: 
Aux. Camera Image SensorAuxiliary camera image sensor technology in at least dual lens setup  No

Auxiliary Camera No. 2: 
Aux. 2 Camera Image SensorAuxiliary 2 camera image sensor technology in at least triple lens setup  No

Auxiliary Camera No. 3: 
Aux. 3 Camera Image SensorAuxiliary 3 camera image sensor technology in at least quad lens setup  No

Auxiliary Camera No. 4: 
Aux. 4 Camera Image SensorAuxiliary 4 camera image sensor technology in at least penta lens setup  No
Aux. 4 Camera FocusFocusing method of the fourth auxiliary camera  No

Secondary Camera SystemSecondary Camera SystemWidely used for video telephony or taking selfies

Secondary Camera PlacementRefers to the placement of the secondary camera on the device. Front or rear. Generally front camera for selfies or video call.  Front
Secondary Camera SensorRefers to the semiconductor technology of sec camera image sensor (FSI CMOS, BSI CMOS, etc.)  CMOSComplementary MOS circuit
Secondary Camera ResolutionA measurement of the maximum horizontal and vertical pixel numbers at which the secondary camera can take a picture 640x480 pixel
Secondary Camera Number of pixelsA measurement of the maximum pixel number at which the sec. camera can take a picture, often referred to as Megapixels (when horizontal and vertical measurements are multiplied) 0.3 MP sec. cam
Secondary Recordable Image FormatsSupported file formats while capturing photos by secondary camera  JPG
Secondary Recordable Video FormatsSupported file formats while capturing videos by the secondary camera  3GP

Secondary Auxiliary Camera: 
Sec. Aux. Cam. Image SensorImage sensor technology of sec. auxiliary camera in at least dual lens secondary camera setup  No

Secondary Auxiliary Camera No. 2: 
Sec. Aux. 2 Cam. Image SensorImage sensor technology of sec. auxiliary 2 camera in at least triple lens secondary camera setup  No

Built-in SensorsBuilt-in Sensors: 

Built-in compassBuilt-in electroinc compass types: 1D, 2D, 3D  Yes
Built-in accelerometerAn internal component that senses acceleration components of the device.  Used for automatic screen rotation and for games and applications that rely on acceleration measurement  on X, Y, and Z axis. Possible types: 1D, 2D, 3D  Yes

Ingress ProtectionIngress Protection: 

Protection from solid materialsIngress Protection Standards. IP First digit: Protection from solid objects or materials  Yes
Protection from liquidsIngress Protection Standards. IP Second digit: Protection from liquids  Yes

Power SupplyPower Supply: 

BatteryBattery technology  Lithium-ion
removablePossible options: removable, built-in
1-cellIn case of high power consumption it is more efficient to connect more than 1 cells in the battery in series to minimize current thus loss.
Nominal Cell Capacity (1st cell)The nominal mAh capacity of the first battery cell 1320 mAh cell
Nominal Battery CapacityIf there are more than 1 cells in the battery in parellel connection the nominal resulting battery capacity is the sum of capacity of cells 1320 mAh battery

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Data IntegrityData integrity level determines the integrity of the published information. Final datasheets are not intended to be modified in the future, preliminary ones can be based on unofficial information or speculations, incomplete ones are also preliminary b  Incomplete
AddedThe exact time of the datasheet addition 2011-06-22 17:23
 
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