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Sanyo Katana review

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Sanyo Katana
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7.3/10
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The Sanyo Katana currently has an Informr score of 7.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 141 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Sanyo’s Katana is a very thin flip that features a color outer display, VGA camera, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, speakerphone and a unique in-phone answering feature for call screening.

With the Katana you also get a 700-entry address book, alarm, calculator, calendar, voice memo and a WAP browser. It also includes Predictive Text for faster input.

The Sanyo Katana allows you to text, MMS, take pictures and access the internet. You can also customize via custom graphics and ringtones, picture and ringer ID.

Anyone looking for an attractive, slim flip should include the Katana on their list.


Custom
Operating system
Operating system
Custom
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
2.2"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2.2"
No
Camera
Camera
No
820 mAh
Battery



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Sanyo backs up the Katana with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
2.2"

The Sanyo Katana's screen size is 2.2 inches with 240 x 320 pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Custom operating system (OS).

Camera
No

This model has no built-in camera. Sorry, no selfies.

Storage
5 MB

Internal memory is 5 MB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
820mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 820 mAh battery.

Sanyo Katana Specs

Overview
Release Date July 7, 2006
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System Custom

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Processor
Internal Storage 5 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Unknown
SAR Head: 1.28 W/kg
Body: 1.05 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
1xRTT
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB No
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot No
NFC Unknown
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Zoom
No
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 65k
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 2.2 inches
Secondary Display No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 820 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 7 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Flip
Colors Blue Sapphire, Cherry Blossom Pink, Mystic Black, Polar White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 9.9 x 5.1 x 1.5 cm (3.9 x 2 x 0.6 in)
Weight 96 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Yes
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Unknown
Home Key Unknown
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, AIM, MSN
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 500
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: 7 numbers
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
Brew Applications: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Currency Converter, Weather, Stocks, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Sanyo SCP-6600

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