Yota announced the launch of the YotaPhone smartphone in 2012. The manufacturer is offering the Yota YotaPhone phone with 4.3 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.
The Yota YotaPhone comes with Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable battery. The 4.3 inches phone comes with IPS display (720 x 1280 px). The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption.
Yota YotaPhone specifications
| Brand | Yota |
|---|---|
| Name | YotaPhone |
| Model | C9660 |
| Release date | 2012 |
Body
The weight of Yota YotaPhone is about 5.15 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Yota phone are average (5.26 x 2.64 x 0.39 inches).
| Weight | 5.15 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.26 x 2.64 x 0.39 inches |
| Colors | black, white |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The Yota YotaPhone comes with Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 320 |
Display
The size of YotaPhone screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.3 inches IPS display of Yota YotaPhone with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Yota YotaPhone (2 GB) cannot be expanded.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 32 GB |
| Memory card slot | no |
Camera
The camera of the YotaPhone is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 1 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Yota YotaPhone supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The YotaPhone phone doesn't have built-in FM radio.
| GSM 2G bands | 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | no |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of YotaPhone isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Yota phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | 4.3 inch secondary EPD (Electronic Paper Display) |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Yota YotaPhone, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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