Physical Specs: It consists all the physical specifications and details related to the device.

• Form Factor: Refers to the general look or shape of a mobile phone, following forms have been recognized.
  
  • Clamshell: As the name goes, two halves of the phone are connected with a hinge in the middle, this hinge allows the phone to be folded like a sea clamshell.
  • Bar: A bar phone consists of one single block with no movable parts. It is the simplest and most common form factor available.
  • Flip-down: A blend of both Bar and Clamshell, the shape mainly represents a bar with an added slider to slide the phone.

• Network Bands: Mobile networks operate on the standard radio frequencies, just like a radio. For example the GSM900 and GSM1800 frequencies. These frequencies are also called Bands. So the more number of bands a phone can support the better it is in terms of connectivity. And many countries even haveTri band and Quad band networks too.
  • Analog Transmission: The first generation of mobile phone technology in which radio signals are modulated proportionally by the strength and frequency of audio sounds.
  • 2G: Second Generation (2G), are a successor of the analog 1G systems, they use the spectrum more efficiently. 2G started data services withSMS.
  • 3G: 3G is short for the new third generation service of mobile communications that include better connectivity and higher speeds in terms of data transfer that is the base of any communication. 3G phones feature new services such as high speed Internet access, video/audio streaming, downloads and video calling.

• Screen Resolution (Pixels): Refers to the number of pixels on a screen display or in a camera. A higher resolution or more pixels results in greater picture clarity and more detail
• Screen Size (inches): Refers to the display screen size
• Maximum Number of Colours displayed on screen: maximum colors that can be displayed on the device's display. More the number of colors, better the view
• Touchscreen: A display that can detect the presence and location of a touch within the display area for user interface
• Dual Screen: It refers to an extra display on the other half of the phone , which basically comes with a flip phone. Generally works as a caller ID display when the mobile phone is in folded state
• Dimensions: Refers to the size specification of a mobile, generally in terms of Length x Breadth x height
• Weight: Refers to relative weight of a mobile phone (Including battery)
• Dual SIM: Specifies, if the handset supports two different SIM cards at the same time. Mobile phone supporting both GSM/CDMA and GSM/GSM are available in the market

Memory: memory refers to the storage space that is allocated to the device, one can store images, notes, songs, videos etc... according to the available memory. Memory is generally of two types, phone memory and expandable memory.

• Expandable Memory Type: Refers to the additional memory supported via memory cards, memory cards are available with a range of 128 MB to 32GB.
• Phone Memory: Refers to the inbuilt memory of the mobile phone.
• Hot Swappable: Inserting or removing an external peripheral device (such as flash memory) from a mobile phone while it is still operating.

Other Features: It corresponds to the additional features related to the device.

• Charging via USB: Refers, if the mobile phone is charged through USB, Mobile Charger, or Both (in some cases).
• Keypad (Regular/QWERTY): Refers to the keypad layout of the mobile phone can be either regular or QWERTY (commonly used on Pcs)
• Address Book Capacity: The Phonebook capacity (number of contacts you can save) of the mobile.
• Number of calls in Register: Refers to the call register memory, which keeps a track on the incoming, outgoing and missed calls.
• Talk Time: The amount of time you can leave your fully charged phone turned on before the phone battery completely dies out.
• Standby Time: The length of time you can talk on your phone without recharging the battery. The battery capacity of a phone is usually expressed in terms of so many hours of talk time or so many hours of standby time. When you're talking, the phone draws additional power from the battery.
• OS: Refers to the Operating System of the mobile, which controls all basic operations of the device.

Connectivity: Connectivity refers to the unbiased transport of packets between two end points. It can be either between two devices, or between the device and network.

• Browsing (GPRS/HSDPA/EDGE/3G): The Internet browsing support and specifications of the device.
  • GPRS: General Packet Radio Service. A technology that allows customers to remain connected to the network for the receipt and transmission of data.GPRS is the basic connection that allows mobile devices to connect to Internet.
  • HSDPA: High Speed Downlink Packet Access widely regarded as the next enhancement to 3G, also referred to as superfast 3G.
  • EDGE: Also known as Enhanced GPRS or EGPRS, is a data system used on GSM networks. It provides nearly three times faster speeds than the GPRS system. It is sometimes referred to as 2.75 G

• Connectivity (WiFi/Bluetooth/IR/USB): Refers to the Connectivity options available on a device.
  • WiFi: Is a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) technology that provides short-range wireless high-speed data connections between mobile data devices and nearbyWi-Fi access points (special hardware connected to a wired network).
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth is short range wireless technology that enables you to send and receive messages, pictures and video clips to other Bluetooth enabled handsets or devices.
  • IR: IR (Infra Red) is a short range wireless technology, a predecessor of bluetooth technology. It enables sending and receiving messages, pictures and video clips to other Infrared enabled handsets.
  • USB: USB (Universal Serial Bus) provides high speed data transfer between a mobile deice and a computer.

• Bluetooth Version/A2DP support: Refers to the version of Bluetooth, and if it supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), which provides a very narrow frequency response that is optimized for voice communication.

Camera Specs: the camera specifications associated with the device.

• Camera:  This built-in capability allows you to take photos without having to carry an attachable camera in addition to your phone
• Resolution: Refers to the number of pixels on a screen display or in a camera. A higher resolution or more pixels results in greater picture clarity and more detail

Built-in camera: Most mobile phones have a digital camera as an integral part of the phone, which allows you to capture video or images.

• Video Capture: Refers, if the camera is capable of capturing videos or not
• Video Capture resolution: Resolution capability of the video capture
• Lens Protection: Refers, if the mobile phone provides protection for the camera lens
• Rear Mirror for Self Portrait: Refers, to a small mirror near the camera lens to view self portrait while capturing the image.
• Flash: A flash light that appears while taking an image. It works well while shooting in a low lit area, as it provides a temporary light in form of flash
• Auto Focus: A feature of digital cameras that allows them to focus correctly on a subject. It enhances the quality of the photo and allows for close-ups.
• Zoom: Zoom is a feature in cameras that is used to make the subject appear closer.

Multimedia: It is a medium consisting of multiple content forms including text, audio, still images, animation, video etc....

• Music Formats supported: Refers to the audio format that the device supports, most popular formats include Mp3, AAC, Wave, Avi, Mpeg4 etc........
• Video formats supported: Refers to the video formats supported by the device, formats not supported raise compatibility issues.
• FM Radio: Refers, if the device comes with the FM radio option or not.

Other associated terms: Following is the list of other commonly used jargons.

• GSM: The Global System for Mobile communications. Originally defined as a standard for digital cellular telephone networks to support communication, it is one of the world's main digital mobile standards.
• IMEI: The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique 15-digit code used to identify individual GSM mobile phones. The IMEI can be displayed on most phones by dialling the code *#06#. Also, it is usually printed on your phone under the battery.
• Media messaging (MMS): Media messaging is also known as picture messaging and multimedia messaging (MMS). It is the ability to send and receive messages including photos, text, sounds, and images from media messaging capable mobile phones and the Internet to other media messaging capable mobile phones and e-mail accounts.
• Megabyte (MB): GPRS data usage is measured in megabytes (MB). One megabyte is a million bytes, or a thousand Kilobytes.
• PDA: Personal Digital Assistant.
• Personal Hands-free: A standard personal hands free kit plugs into your phone and is easy and convenient to use. A personal hands free kit usually has a one-touch answer facility, a remote button for answering and terminating calls. Apart from just calling a personal hands-free kit also allows you to listen to FM radio or even to MP3 songs in case of multimedia mobile phones.
• Polyphonic: Polyphonic ringtones are better quality than the standard ringtones available because they have several tone series, which allows you to give your phone aringtone that sounds something close to richer music rather than just old “Beep Beep”.
• Predictive text input: For typing messages, predictive text input, also known as T9 Text Input is generally twice as fast as multi-tapping, and it is the easiest way to type text using the limited keypad on a mobile phone.
• SIM Card: SIM Card is the brain of any mobile device. It stores all sorts of information for you and for network provider. Quite simply, if you don't have one you can't make or receive any calls at all. When your SIM Card is in place and your phone is switched on it helps your network provider identify what types of calls you can make from your mobile.
• SMS: A service sometimes known as text messaging, or the common Short Messaging Service (SMS) which enables mobile telephone users to send and receive short messages on their handsets.
• Video calling: The ability of some 3G enabled phones to make calls while showing a live video stream of the person you are speaking to so that you can see as well as hear them.
• WAP: Wireless Application Protocol.  A global, open standard for accessing online services through mobile devices. WAP gives you text-based information from the web in a format that is easy for a mobile screen to display and quick to download.