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Sanyo Innuendo review

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6.6/10
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The Sanyo Innuendo currently has an Informr score of 6.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 1 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Sanyo Innuendo is the updated and upgraded version of the Sanyo Incognito. Yashuhiro Oishi, company vice president, said that they took the "very popular Sanyo Incognito and improved on it in every way" to create the final version of the Innuendo. It not only has software and hardware upgrades, it also sports a significantly improved physical appearance. The phone made its debut on the market in September of 2010.

The most noticeable element of the redesign is the phone's new shape. The phone was given a subtle s-curve silhouette and a side open clam shell design. The front panel has a glow-thru dialing pad that eliminates the need to open the phone to make a simple phone call. The new design is extremely thin and lightweight, making it comfortable and convenient to carry in a pants pocket or small clutch-style purse.

The phone has a newly redesigned QWERTY keypad, with one touch keys for emoticons and multi media message attachment. The phone is also fully compatible with Windows Live, Yahoo and Gmail email accounts, and offers calendar synching between devices.

The camera on the Innuendo will take not only photos but also short videos. The camera is a 3.2 MP device with night mode, a timer and multi-shot settings. It also has a proximity sensor to help center and focus pictures. The phone also has a microSD card slot that allows users to expand the memory for additional photo storage.

Need to Know: Sanyo Innuendo

1. Only 15mm thick making it light weight and easy to carry. (The Good)

2. The new lithium ion battery is long-lasting, giving users up to 4.5 hours of talk time. (The Good)

3. The one touch key board allows users to text message and email contacts quickly and easily. (The Good)

4. Programs do not close automatically when you close the phone. So, if you were playing a game and closed the phone without exiting the program, it is continuing to run. This is a problem because not only will the phone not let you place a call until all programs are closed out, it will also run your battery down quickly. (The Bad)


Custom
Operating system
Operating system
Custom
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
2.8"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2.8"
3+ MP
Camera
Camera
3+ MP
820 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


PhoneArena
PhoneArena

Call performance on the Sanyo Innuendo was fairly good.  Callers sounded much more natural than we’ve come to expect from Sanyo phones.  They were loud and clear, an 8/10 on our end.  We found similar feelings on the other end as callers also rated us 8/10, saying that we so...

- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArena


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


If your Innuendo has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sanyo support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sanyo's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
2.8"

The Sanyo Innuendo's screen size is 2.8 inches with 400 x 240 pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

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

Camera
3+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 3+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
60 MB

Internal memory is 60 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
820mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 820 mAh battery. Sanyo's performance ratings are 270 minutes.

Sanyo Innuendo Specs

Overview
Release Date September 12, 2010
Regions Available USA
Operating System Custom

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Processor
Internal Storage 60 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.96 W/kg
Body: 0.46 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
EV-DO Rev. 0
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 Yes
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
3+ Megapixels
Zoom
No
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Brightness control, Multi-shot, Night mode, Self-timer, White balance
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution 400 x 240 pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 2.8 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Proximity
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 Up to 270 minutes
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Flip
Colors Blue
Dimensions [H x W x D] 10.4 x 5.6 x 1.5 cm (4.1 x 2.2 x 0.6 in)
Weight 108 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 2.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Unknown
Home Key Unknown
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric, QWERTY, Touchscreen
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, Windows Live
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: XT9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
External Media Playback Controls: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 600
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Yes
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA):

1 GB card included

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